The reigning Super Bowl champions could target elite San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. His ball-hawking skills and speed could inject new life into Seattle's secondary.
The Seattle Seahawks are coming off of their second Super Bowl win in franchise history, but they have lost some of their key players to free agency.
Key defensive backs such as Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant have departed the team, so Seattle could be looking to go into the 2026 NFL Draft and fill the holes that they left behind.
A recent mock draft by Bleacher Report has them doing exactly that and taking San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson to bolster their ailing secondary.
"Johnson's pre-draft process has been excellent," BR's Daniel Harms wrote. "His work ethic, paired with his natural talent, should be an attractive asset for head coach Mike Macdonald, whose defense thrives on executing complex disguises and various looks."
Physically, Johnson checks many of the boxes the Seahawks have prioritized at the position. He possesses good length, fluid movement skills, and the speed to stay stride-for-stride with receivers downfield. His 4.40 speed shows up on tape, especially when recovering in coverage or closing on the football.
Whether lining up in press-man situations or dropping into zone coverage, he has shown the ability to adapt—an important trait in today’s NFL, where offenses are constantly creating mismatches.
In his senior season with the Aztecs, he was one of the best cornerbacks in all of college football as far as ball-hawking goes. He racked up four interceptions, two of them being pick-sixes, and a very impressive 146 yards of interception return yards.
For the Seahawks, this type of addition would go beyond just filling a positional need. It would be about continuing to build a fast, aggressive defense capable of generating turnovers and dictating tempo. The team has clearly emphasized speed and athleticism in recent roster decisions, and Johnson fits that direction seamlessly.
And with his 38-inch vertical and broad jump of ten-and-a-half feet, it shows just how athletic of a corner he is.
While nothing is guaranteed until draft night, this pairing makes plenty of sense. A player with Johnson’s production, athletic profile, and upside could provide an immediate boost while also developing into a foundational piece for the future.
If Seattle does go this route, it would be a move that could help them defend their Vince Lombardi Trophy.