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Seahawks Draft TCU Safety Bud Clark, Add Punt Gunner

4/28/2026

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Seahawks Draft Clark

Seattle Seahawks drafted TCU safety Bud Clark (No. 64) in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Clark recorded 201 tackles, 15 interceptions, 21 pass deflections and two touchdowns in 61 games from 2022-25.
GM John Schneider selected Emmanuel Henderson Jr. at No. 199 as a punt-team gunner, noting his 23 mph sprint.
Veteran kicker Jason Myers used kickoff rules to force negative returns, including a Week 2 touchdown after a loose ball.

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Seahawks Add Edge

Seattle will receive four compensatory picks for the 2027 draft, raising selections to eleven.
A free-agent signing after 1 p.m. Monday will not affect that compensatory-pick formula.
Veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., with 58.5 sacks, visited Seattle and may sign by Wednesday.
Coach Mike Macdonald highlighted young edge prospects O’Toole, Ivey and Sheriff.
GM John Schneider said an edge addition remains possible, noting interest in Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett trade.

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Schneider Draft Masterclass

GM John Schneider turned four original picks into eight via trades, earning praise as a draft masterclass.
Seattle displayed a Lombardi Trophy photo in the draft room as a reminder.
Coach Mike Macdonald stood behind the trophy, signaling confidence.
Analysts said the draft targeted holes left by Kenneth Walker III, Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen, linking selections to on-field needs after key departures.

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Seahawks Draft Clark

Seattle Seahawks drafted TCU safety Bud Clark (No. 64) in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Clark recorded 201 tackles, 15 interceptions, 21 pass deflections and two touchdowns in 61 games from 2022-25.
GM John Schneider selected Emmanuel Henderson Jr. at No. 199 as a punt-team gunner, noting his 23 mph sprint.
Veteran kicker Jason Myers used kickoff rules to force negative returns, including a Week 2 touchdown after a loose ball.

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