Seahawks and Lions a Rare Position of Power in the Uncertain NFL Draft

Uncertainty surrounds the top of the NFL Draft, with even national insiders unsure of how it will play out.

Thick Brush Stroke By faruk 04.26.2023 Image by Gettyimage

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Both teams could also trade back with another team looking for a quarterback.

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Thick Brush Stroke 1. The shift of the draft's pivot point from the Cardinals to the Seahawks or Lions could be an unusual change, as the rich could get richer. Image by Gettyimage