Seahawks Select Deven Eastern With 242nd Overall Pick

Minnesota nose tackle Deven Eastern was selected by the Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Three-year starter with a long wingspan but inconsistencies in his game and a lack of standout production. Eastern plays with loose upper-body movement that helps him slip blocks and find gaps. He uses his length effectively to disengage when he times it right. However, his high-cut frame and below-average pad level create persistent issues anchoring and maintaining gap integrity, especially against zone blocks. He ends up on the ground too often and hasn’t proven he can create consistent pressure as a…