Brendon Nelson· Sep 3, 2026
Nelson endorses the pick, arguing Pierre will be viewed as a first-round caliber prospect for the 2027 draft, and expects Seattle's edge free agents Uchenna Nwosu and Dante Fowler Jr to be gone for 2027.
“If Pierre isn’t looked at as a first round caliber player right now, there’s a very good chance he will be after a double-digit sack season for the Crimson Tide.”
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- Mock Draft PicksYhonzae PierreSep 3, 2026
Yhonzae Pierre to be picked “first round caliber player” (picks 1–32)
“If Pierre isn’t looked at as a first round caliber player right now, there’s a very good chance he will be after a double-digit sack season for the Crimson Tide.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Uchenna Nwosu to move to Seattle Seahawks
“Uchenna Nwosu and Dante Fowler Jr are both free agents in March, so there’s a decent chance both are gone for 2027 as well.”
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Dante Fowler Jr. to move to Seattle Seahawks
“Uchenna Nwosu and Dante Fowler Jr are both free agents in March, so there’s a decent chance both are gone for 2027 as well.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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