University of Connecticut

The Seahawks faced a lengthy wait in the 2024 NFL Draft due to the absence of a second-round pick. Their second selection of the draft didn’t come until the 81st overall pick in the third round, leading to some anxious moments in the Seahawks’ draft room on Friday evening. As their turn approached, the Seahawks were eager to secure Christian Haynes, a guard from the University of Connecticut. However, with several offensive linemen drafted between the 73rd and 79th picks, there was uncertainty about Haynes still being available when the Seahawks’ turn arrived.