Seahawks draft SEC pass rusher in latest 2027 first-round mock draft

The Seattle Seahawks are set to face the Chicago Bears in a crucial NFC matchup on Monday Night Football during Week 8. Currently, the Seahawks find themselves at the 17th overall pick for the 2027 NFL draft. According to a first-round mock draft released by Sports Illustrated, the team has chosen to draft an Alabama defensive end, Yhonzae Pierre.

Pierre was initially seen as the top pick for the position of EDGE3, but his status has diminished slightly. Sports Illustrated notes that Pierre remains on track to match or exceed his 8.0 sacks from 2025. The Seahawks have yet to replace linebacker Boye Mafe adequately, and both DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler Jr. will not be with the team for much longer.

This season, Pierre has recorded 3.5 sacks for the Crimson Tide, including notable takedowns in recent contests against Tennessee and Georgia. He managed a career-high 8.0 sacks last year. Seattle's general manager, John Schneider, is clearly focused on replenishing the roster at the pass-rushing positions. It is highly likely that Pierre will be at the top of Schneider's list of potential draft choices. This story first appeared on Seahawks Wire.