The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the Seattle Seahawks are bringing a legendary voice to the stage for their crucial Day 2 selections. The NFL has announced that Super Bowl XLVIII champion and former defensive end Cliff Avril will be the one announcing Seattle's picks in Pittsburgh.

This won't be Avril's first time at the draft podium. He performed the same honors for the Seahawks back in 2017, announcing picks like cornerback Shaquil Griffin. It's a fitting role for a player who knows exactly what it takes to succeed in Seattle.

Avril, a former third-round pick himself, was a cornerstone of the legendary "Legacy of Boom" defense. His relentless pass rush helped propel the Seahawks to two Super Bowls and a Lombardi Trophy, cementing his legacy as one of the franchise's all-time greats with 12th place on the team's career sack list.

This year, the Seahawks hold four total picks, with half of them—their selections in the second and third rounds—set to be called in by Avril. These mid-round picks are often where championship rosters are built, adding to the significance of the moment.

As the draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23rd, all eyes will be on Pittsburgh Friday night. When Cliff Avril steps to the mic, 12s everywhere will be hoping the names he announces carry on the tradition of excellence and tenacity he helped define in Seattle.