The Seattle Seahawks own the No. 18 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager John Schneider possesses several pathways with that pick. Schneider could draft an offensive player, particularly a linemen, trade down, or select another defensive contributor.
The Draft Network recently released their latest mock draft. In that projection, Jaime Eisner has the Seahawks completing a trade with the Minnesota Vikings. In return for Seattle’s 16th overall selection, the Seahawks acquire No. 28 overall and a 2026 second-round pick. The Vikings trade up for Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in this scenario. That could interest Schneider, since he definitely won’t be drafting a running back.
The Sehahawks selected Donovan Jackson, offensive lineman, Ohio State.
“This would be a huge win for the Seahawks,” Eisner wrote. “They shore up an offensive line spot with one of the best interior offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft and pick up a high pick for next year’s draft. Donovan Jackson is a plug-and-play starter at left guard and a true first-round talent.”
The Seahawks desperately need to improve their offensive line this offseason and drafting Jackson would go a long way towards achieving that goal. Jackson, a natural guard, is playing tackle for the Buckeyes out of necessity during the College Football Playoff. Jackson has been a shutdown tackle in recent weeks, proving he possesses true positional versatility.
Jackson would be plug-and-play for the Seahawks in 2025, at either guard position, or at right tackle if Abe Lucas continues struggling with injury. Drafting Jackson after trading down to acquire more picks would be a home-run for Schneider.
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