It’s difficult to get accurate information on what prospects and position group NFL teams might target in the NFL Draft. This weekend, there are conflicting reports on whether the Seattle Seahawks will meet with cornerback prospect Chris Johnson.
The San Diego State cornerback was previously on Seattle’s top 30 pre-draft visit schedule. However, NFL analyst Tony Pauline reported Saturday the Seahawks have not hosted Johnson on a visit this month.
“Chris Johnson/CB/San Diego State, making an official 30 visit to see the Raiders next week,” wrote Pauline on X. “I can confirm, contrary to reports, Johnson never made trip to see the Seahawks.”
Seahawks podcast host Dan Viens described the development of Johnson not visiting the team as very unexpected.
“Curveball here from Tony, that Chris Johnson apparently never made a visit to Seattle as previously reported,” wrote Viens. “Doesn’t mean he won’t still, but it could be an indication the Seahawks don’t think he’ll be there at 32.”
Johnson’s draft stock appears to be rising quickly, which might mean he’s not still on the board for the Seahawks at No. 32 overall.
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will be Thursday, April 23.
Why Did Seahawks Not Meet With CB Chris Johnson?
GettyThe Seattle Seahawks could still meet with cornerback Chris Johnson before the 2026 NFL Draft.
It’s not clear why the Seahawks haven’t hosted the San Diego cornerback for a pre-draft visit as reports indicated they would. But the theory amount pundits who cover the team was Johnson’s rising stock may have caused the Seahawks to turn their efforts elsewhere.
“I wonder if Seahawks had a visit scheduled and then canceled,” wrote Seahawks reporters Corbin K. Smith on X. “Reaching out to a few channels to see if I can find answer.
“But this may be case where Seattle doesn’t think he will be there at 32.”
On his latest big board released at the beginning of April, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah had Johnson ranked as the No. 40 prospect on his big board. But Johnson had risen two spots from Jeremiah’s previous big board.
The San Diego cornerback continues to see his stock rise considerably among draft experts.
The Seahawks pick at No. 32 overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Could Seattle Still Host Johnson for Pre-Draft Visit?
GettyNFL analyst Tony Pauline reported the Seattle Seahawks didn’t meet with cornerback Chris Johnson for a pre-draft as scheduled.
While Johnson has yet to see the Seahawks in Seattle, that doesn’t mean he won’t.
Smith and Viens both left open the possibility of Johnson visiting the Seahawks this upcoming week. NFL teams must conclude their 30 pre-draft visits by Wednesday, April 15.
If the Seahawks want to host Johnson, though, the cornerback will have to carve out time in a potentially busy schedule. The San Diego State product will at least see the Raiders by Wednesday.
Johnson posted 49 combined tackles, including three tackles for loss during his senior season last fall. He also had nine pass defenses and four interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns.
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