The Seattle Seahawks have traded the No. 96 overall selection in the NFL Draft to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per @AdamSchefter of ESPN. In the deal, the Steelers receive the 96th pick, while the Seahawks acquire the No. 99 overall pick and a sixth-round selection, No. 216 overall.
This move occurs during the third round of the draft. By moving up three spots, the Pittsburgh Steelers now hold the 96th overall selection. The Seattle Seahawks move back three spots in the third round and add a late-round asset in the sixth round. This transaction marks a shift in the draft order for both organizations as the third round nears its conclusion.
The Seahawks originally held the No. 96 pick as part of their draft capital. With this trade, Seattle's draft board shifts as they prepare to pick at No. 99. The addition of pick No. 216 gives the Seahawks an additional selection in the sixth round. The Pittsburgh Steelers will now make their selection at No. 96, having moved ahead of the original draft order to this specific position.
Prior to this trade, the Seahawks and Steelers each held their respective positions in the third round. The swap of the 96th and 99th picks, combined with the sixth-round compensation, alters the remaining draft board for both front offices. Seattle will now wait three additional slots before making their next scheduled selection at the 99th spot.
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