The Seahawks have a settled roster, despite losses in free agency, but as the NFL Draft approaches, what is the top priority?
How the Seattle Seahawks approach the NFL Draft with only four selections is going to be an interesting watch.
We know that general manager John Schneider has had a good hit rate on draft picks over the last handful of years, and it appears he'll have to work his magic yet again in a couple of weeks.
With a handful of key players moving on in free agency, Seattle's secondary and running back rooms were hit hardest, as Riq Woolen, Kenneth Walker, and Coby Bryant all left.
So it would be easy to envision the Seahawks looking to reinforce those positions, as the franchise has selections in each of the first three rounds, plus a sixth-round pick.
Given the roster needs, the Seahawks can go in any direction they want, but should there be one position that takes priority over the others?
CBS Sports' Josh Edwards thinks so, and he's named running back as Seattle's biggest need.
"Seattle is in good shape overall," Edwards wrote. "The Seahawks had multiple players hit free agency, including cornerback Riq Woolen, edge rusher Boye Mafe and running back Kenneth Walker III. Zach Charbonnet may not be available early in the season as he recovers from injury, so depth is required.
"The offensive line would be another spot."
Finding a genuine starter for Brian Fleury would be the route I'd take if Seattle has running back as a top priority.
Zach Charbonnet will likely miss the early part of the season as he recovers from his ACL injury, and the options behind him don't scream super productive.
George Holani, Emanuel Wilson, and Kenny McIntosh are the options for Fleury, so it makes sense that the Seahawks would prioritize getting another body into the room.
Najee Harris met with the Seahawks a couple of weeks ago, so he could be an option, plus we have seen Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price be mocked to the Seahawks several times.
So there are options; it is just a matter of what Seattle wants. A bona fide starter, or a change-of-pace back who can relieve Charbonnet.
Seattle answers that, it narrows down their search focus in the draft.