{
  "id": 2616128,
  "title": "Seahawks select Miami DT at No. 30 in 2027 NFL draft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/seahawks-select-miami-dt-at-no-30-in-2027-nfl-draft",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T17:24:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-select-miami-dt-no-172416959.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2027 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks have shown their commitment to strengthening their defense by selecting Miami defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr. at No. 30 overall, according to Bleacher Report's 2027 NFL mock draft. The reigning Super Bowl champions are known for their formidable defense, which has consistently confounded opponents and controlled games. To maintain their status, the Seahawks need to bolster their defensive line, particularly with the aging front seven.\n\nMoten Sr. has emerged as a standout player in the Miami defense, recording an impressive 4.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss in 2025. His ability to disrupt plays and generate pressure will undoubtedly make him a valuable addition to the Seahawks' defensive lineup. With already proven defensive linemen Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II anchoring the interior, the Seahawks' draft choice of Moten Sr. demonstrates their intent to further strengthen their defensive arsenal.",
  "summary": "Ahmad Moten Sr. had a productive year in 2025 at Miami and lands with the Seahawks in Bleacher Report’s 2027 mock draft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Seattle Seahawks draft Miami DT Ahmad Moten Sr. at No. 30.",
    "Moten Sr. recorded 4.5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss in 2025.",
    "Seahawks aim to strengthen defensive line with Moten Sr. addition."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}