Seahawks Meet with Missouri Linebacker Josiah Trotter for Pre-Draft Visit

The 20-year-old linebacker is the son of former NFL All-Pro Jeremiah Trotter Sr.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:00pm

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The Seattle Seahawks have added Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter to their list of top 30 pre-draft visits. Trotter, the son of former NFL All-Pro linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Sr., is a 20-year-old prospect who earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2025 after transferring from West Virginia.

Why it matters

The Seahawks have focused many of their pre-draft visits on edge rushers, running backs, and cornerbacks, so Trotter's visit represents a potential interest in adding depth at the linebacker position ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The details

In his lone season at Missouri, the 6'2", 237-lb Trotter recorded 84 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 1 pass defensed while wearing the green dot as the Mike linebacker in the Tigers' 4-2-5 base defense. Trotter is known for his physicality and competitiveness as a run-stopper, but he has shown some inconsistencies in pass coverage.

  • Trotter declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after two seasons of college football, including a redshirt year at West Virginia.
  • He earned Freshman All-American honors at West Virginia in 2024 before transferring to Missouri for the 2025 season.

The players

Josiah Trotter

A 20-year-old linebacker who earned first-team All-SEC honors at Missouri in 2025 after transferring from West Virginia, where he was a Freshman All-American in 2024.

Jeremiah Trotter Sr.

Josiah Trotter's father, who was a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker during his 12-year NFL career.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

Josiah Trotter's brother, who is currently a linebacker with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Corey Batoon

Missouri's defensive coordinator, whose 4-2-5 base defense featured Josiah Trotter as the Mike linebacker.

CJ Allen

Georgia linebacker who earned first-team All-SEC honors alongside Josiah Trotter in 2025.

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What’s next

The Seahawks will continue to evaluate Josiah Trotter and other linebacker prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold picks at No. 64 and No. 96 in the second and third rounds.

The takeaway

Trotter's pre-draft visit with the Seahawks suggests the team is interested in adding depth at the linebacker position, even though it may not be their top priority. His physicality and competitiveness could make him an appealing Day 2 target for a Seahawks defense looking to build on their Super Bowl championship.