Latest Draft Buzz & The PFF Story With Dalton Wasserman

In this engaging Friday episode of the Daily Seahawks Podcast, host Brian Emhouser welcomes back longtime analyst Dalton Wasserman to reflect on the Seahawks' historic Super Bowl run and the offseason moves that followed. Wasserman breaks down how the team proved their dominance in the playoffs, particularly highlighting the resilience shown in overcoming the Rams in back-to-back NFC Championship games, with special teams playing a pivotal role. He praises the team’s conservative free agency approach, expressing concern over the loss of Kenneth Walker while lauding the retention of Rashid Shaheed and the addition of Emmanuel Wilson. The discussion dives deep into the 2026 NFL Draft, with Wasserman offering detailed analysis on potential edge rushers like Malachi Lawrence, Cassius Howell, and Aki Mesidor—emphasizing the Seahawks' preference for powerful, run-defensive edge players. He also evaluates running back prospects, favoring Janarian Price and Mike Washington for their speed and fit in Mike Macdonald’s system. The conversation shifts to Wasserman’s new venture, Preferred Walk-On, a rebranded college football show following PFF’s acquisition and staff layoffs. The episode closes with a fun segment on the 'Draft Machine'—a data-driven tool that ranks NFL drafts since 2010—revealing the 2018 Ravens, 2016 Chiefs, and 2012 Seahawks as the top three drafts, while also showcasing the Seahawks’ recent drafting excellence from 2022–2025.