2026 DRAFT PICK #148: G Beau Stephens

[Seahawker]

Great pick, worth the 4th, Iowa is an OLine factory. Creates true competition at RG, insurance at LG. Floor is solid backup that can step in without losing much, ceiling is solid starter. Needs a little refinement but good in zone and a bit of a glass eater.
Multi sport athlete who had his best year at LG in 2025. If he doesn't beat Bradford out initially, he likely makes noise it camp and sticks on the 53.

 

[samwize77]

Come on. This is going to be our RG. Outstanding pick. Screw next year

Ya got me on this one Soul!! I'm actually excited now that I've educated myself on him!

 

[Dallashawksfan]

So they traded a 4th from next years arguably better draft for a 5th in this years weaker draft? I hope this guy is worth the draft capital.

We won the superbowl with the team to repeat, I wouldn’t sweat over a 4th rounder

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I only know about him from the several videos a friend sent me

 

[Floridahawk79]

Excellent choice and value. He’ll start

 

[Trackhawk]

So they traded a 4th from next years arguably better draft for a 5th in this years weaker draft? I hope this guy is worth the draft capital.

But we don’t need IOL help next year, we need it now. Happy to see them addressing areas of need for long-term sustainable success.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

Absolutely love this pick!

Stephens will be RG starter this year, I’m calling it!

 

[Rat]

Good pick. One of the reasons I was annoyed we passed up Dunker was because it seemed like the board felt like it fell perfectly for us getting a quality offensive lineman who fits our system from that program. Glad we made a move to get another.

 

[Chapow]

I can dig it. Seems like a great pick at this point in the draft.

I think we'll find a way to make due with a mere 11 picks next year. Lol.

 

[Seahawker]

Bradford is in his contract year, Haynes isn't pushing anyone and Stephens is already behind Zabel on the depth chart.
I feel better about our run-game and Darnold's protection in the pocket with this pick.

 

[Rat]

So they traded a 4th from next years arguably better draft for a 5th in this years weaker draft? I hope this guy is worth the draft capital.

Is next year's draft expected to be worse in the mid-rounds? Usually when people talk about "draft strength" they're talking about the top tier.

Regardless, this is one player, not a whole draft.

 

[CouchLogic]

People complaining about the 4th rd pick wont even remember that 4th rd pick this time next year. Shoot, they won't even remember next month or even next week.

Seattle is reloaded, and they're not even done yet.

 

[RehireMora]

To the people who are upset, you have to party when you have a window... because the window will only last so long.

Imagine next year when Bradford is standing tall and the defender strolls around him and gets a sack, and you say "Yeah, that may have happened twice today, but at least we have a 4th round pick next year.

In time, you will like the choice

 

[Chukarhawk]

I knew they were going to trade back into the 4th or 5th for someone they wanted.

 

[Trackhawk]

Is next year's draft expected to be worse in the mid-rounds? Usually when people talk about "draft strength" they're talking about the top tier.

Regardless, this is one player, not a whole draft.

To add to this, how do the two drafts compare IN RE IOL players? I kind of hate the whole strong draft/ weak draft terminology. Every draft has unique areas of strength and weakness.

In this case, our GLARING weakness, before the off season, free agency losses, was IOL. Mortgaging the last pick of the 4th round next year, for a mid-fifth rounder this year, to upgrade this area, seems wise.

 

[Maelstrom787]

Extremely short arms for a guard at 31 1/8 inches. That's 1st percentile.

Tells us that Benton does not give a rip about length if the guy has the right background and tape.

 

[warden]

Late fourth round pick for an early fifth round pick to grab a player you wan

 

[FrodosFinger]

RB with the highest missed tackle and explosive rate

Best ball hawking Safety in College Football

Most Physical Corner in the draft

An Offensive Guard with 0 sacks given up in 2 years & 1 penalty for all of his 2025 season

 

[warden]

First team all American in the fifth round.

 

[Shane Falco]

Extremely short arms for a guard at 31 1/8 inches. That's 1st percentile.

Tells us that Benton does not give a rip about length if the guy has the right background and tape.

Exactly. Smaller hands too. Bad combine. All about the tape and character / fit.