Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider needed more depth at cornerback after letting Riq Woolen leave in free agency (amidst other changes). That’s precisely why Schneider used three picks on cornerback during the 2026 NFL draft. Seventh-round pick Michael Dansby enters training camp as the underdog of the group.Schneider drafted former Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal in the third round. Andre Fuller was the next cornerback pick at No. 236 overall. Roughly 20 selections later, Schneider dipped back into the pool by taking Dansby (No. 255).AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDansby is slightly undersized, but showcased excellent coverage instincts on tape. After transferring to Arizona from San Jose State for the 2025 season, he registered 12 pass breakups, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery for the Wildcats defense. Dansby understands route concepts and crowds the catch point with a willingness to close.The Seahawks will start Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe at boundary cornerback. Nehemiah Pritchett is the favorite to support them based on his experience. After that, the trio of rookie cornerbacks are vying for positioning on the depth chart at training camp. Dansby is more of an underdog compared to Neal and Fuller, but anything is possible with a strong showing at camp.This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Michael Dansby is the underdog amidst 3 Seahawks rookie CBs
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