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Seahawks avoid splashy pick in latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Seahawks avoid splashy pick in latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The Seattle Seahawks’ interior offensive line struggled throughout the 2024 season. Veteran left guard Laken Tomlinson was ineffective while playing on an expiring contract. Starting center Connor Williams abruptly retired midseason and was replaced by sophomore blocker Olu Oluwatimi. Anthony Bradford and Christian Hayes failed to make the right guard position their own.

Starting quarterback Geno Smith deserves better protection next season. General manager John Schneider must identify upgrades this offseason via free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. The latest first-round projection from The Draft Network does just that.

The Seahawks are scheduled to own the No. 18 overall selection. Mason Johnstone of The Draft Network has Schneider selecting offensive guard Tyler Booker out of Alabama.

“This pick isn’t sexy, but there might not be another player on the board at this point who fits Seattle’s needs more than Tyler Booker,” Johnstone wrote. “An offensive line that struggled to find consistency on the interior now gets one of the most pro-ready interior linemen in the class. Booker pairs rare mass with natural power, similar to his former teammate J.C. Latham. I expect him to have a similar rookie season, becoming a mainstay starter and providing a massive improvement at guard.”

Booker would be plug-and-play for the Seahawks. If placed at left guard, where Seattle possesses an immediate vacancy, the Crimson Tide standout would be a terrific fit next to Charles Cross. Booker would help the Seahawks begin addressing their offensive line woes.

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Seahawks double down on trenches in latest 2-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Seahawks double down on trenches in latest 2-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler released a two-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft on Wednesday morning. Brugler is one of the more plugged-in draft analysts in the space, so his mock drafts rightfully capture a ton of attention, as they’re often based on conversations with sources around the league.

In the first round, Brugler has the Seattle Seahawks drafting Texas offensive linemen Kelvin Banks Jr. with the No. 18 overall selection.

“There are plenty of differing opinions around the league on Banks,” Brugler writes. “Some see him as a tackle; others as a guard. Some think he could sneak into the top 15; others see more of a late first-rounder. The Seahawks’ issues on the offensive line extend beyond their personnel, but Banks has “quality starter” written all over him and would help stabilize things.”

It’s interesting to hear Brugler say Seattle’s issues on the offensive line “extend beyond the personnel.” That indicates there’s coaching/management issues as well. It’s worth noting Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is searching for a new offensive coordinator after firing Ryan Grubb. If the Seahawks view Banks as an interior blocker, he’d be plug-and-play at either guard position. If he’s a tackle, he could push the oft-injured Abe Lucas at right tackle.

Brugler then has the Seahawks taking Kentucky Wildcats defensive tackle Deone Walker in the second round at No. 50 overall. Walker entered the 2024 season as a potential first-round pick, but failed to meet expectations by recording just 1.5 sacks in 10 appearances. It’s worth noting the Seahawks drafted Byron Murphy II last year, who plays the same position. Jarran Reed and Johnathan Hankins are scheduled for free agency, potentially creating another need at defensive tackle.

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Seahawks trade back, land instant starter in 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Seahawks trade back, land instant starter in 2025 NFL Mock Draft

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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Seahawks address offensive line in ESPN’s latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Seahawks address offensive line in ESPN’s latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The Seattle Seahawks will own the No. 18 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. As the only 10-win franchise to miss the postseason, it’s the lowest first-round selection among the non-playoff clubs. General manager John Schneider may address a multitude of issues, but none are more glaring than the underwhelming offensive line.

ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid recently released his latest first-round mock draft. Reid has the Seahawks focusing on Geno Smith’s protection by drafting Oregon Ducks offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.

“The durability concerns surrounding right tackle Abraham Lucas are becoming a long-term issue, as he has been limited to 13 games over the past two seasons,” Reid wrote. “Finding a player who can develop inside at guard and eventually replace Lucas or could slot in at tackle right away should be a priority. The 6-4, 315-pound Conerly made a huge leap in his second season as a starter, allowing only one sack and five pressures. He could be Lucas’ heir apparent or jump in somewhere else on Seattle’s line.”

Lucas performed admirably after returning from injury this season, but there’s no denying that his recurring setbacks are becoming a long-term problem for Seattle. The Seahawks struggled mightily at right tackle in his absence, and need reliability at his position moving forward. It’s also worth acknowledging Lucas will be entering a contract year in 2025.

Seattle’s larger issues are across the interior of their offensive line. Perhaps if Conerly could play guard while Lucas remains at tackle, Schneider would address a more pressing performance issue while simultaneously finding a long-term solution at right tackle should Lucas suffer another setback. Either way, the Seahawks would be adding a quality player to their offensive line by drafting Conerly.

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Seahawks make shocking pick in 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Seahawks make shocking pick in 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The Seattle Seahawks’ 2024 campaign concluded with a 30-25 Week 18 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The 10-win Seahawks missed the playoffs, meaning they’ve learned their fate in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager John Schneider will officially possess the No. 18 overall selection.

It’s now mock-draft season for the Seahawks. The Draft Network released their latest first-round projection following the end of Seattle’s season. Dan Harms has Schneider selecting Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom.

“Mike Macdonald has done a fantastic job getting the Seattle defense going in the right direction to close out the season, but he will be looking for a few pieces to help unlock that defense,” Harms wrote. “Lathan Ransom is an exceptionally versatile defensive back with the attitude Macdonald wants in his unit.”

The Seahawks are fairly well-stocked at the safety position. Starters Rayshawn Jenkins, Coby Bryant, and Julian Love are both signed through next season and played high-level football for Macdonald in 2024. It’s worth noting K’Von Wallace is slated for free agency, so Schneider could add a rotational player, but does it require first-round draft capital? Probably not.

Then again, Schneider has been known to make off-the-wall picks throughout his tenure. Ransom is still playing for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff. Ransom has accumulated 68 tackles, three forced fumbles, two pass breakups, and one interception to date this campaign.

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Seahawks address offensive line in latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Seahawks address offensive line in latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The struggling offensive line is the biggest weakness for the 4-5 Seattle Seahawks. The offense has forfeited a sixth-worst 28 sacks heading into the Week 10 bye. Starting quarterback Geno Smith has been pressured on 153 of his dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.

The right side of the offensive line has particularly been an issue. Right guard Anthony Bradford has allowed 24 pressures, second-most among 113 qualifying guards. Bradford has also been whistled for a position-high nine penalties, and he’s allowed five sacks, ranking 110th out of 113. Yet rookie blocker Christian Haynes hasn’t been successful in dethroning him for a starting role.

Right tackle has been equally as questionable. With preferred starter Abe Lucas still on the Physically Unable To Perform (PUP) list, the Seahawks have played three different players there, due to additional injuries and underperformance. George Fant and Stone Forsythe have been particularly disappointing, thrusting Day Three rookie Mike Jerrell into action.

It’s no surprise that an NFL Mock Draft would have the Seahawks selecting an offensive lineman. The Draft Network’s Daniel Harms recently dropped his iteration. He has GM John Schneider selecting Purdue offensive tackle Marcus Mbow with the No. 13 overall selection.

“Watching the offensive line in Seattle is a tough task, and if they want to bring in a young quarterback at any point, addressing the offensive line is top of the list,” Harms wrote. “Marcus Mbow is one of the best tackles most don’t know about and he could complete Seattle’s bookends with some of the best hand usage out there.”

The Seahawks could certainly use reinforcements on the offensive line ahead of the 2025 campaign. Whether Mbow plays tackle or guard at the next level remains to be determined, but he’s an underrated prospect. Depending on Lucas’ outlook, Seattle could utilize instant contributors at both positions.

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Rookie CB DJ James is Seahawks scouting failure

Rookie CB DJ James is Seahawks scouting failure

The Seattle Seahawks waived and released approximately two dozen players during Tuesday’s roster cut-down process. One of the minor surprises included rookie cornerback DJ James, who was waived and passed through the waiver wire process. A bigger surprise arrived when the Seahawks declined opportunities to add James to their practice squad, seemingly admitting defeat on a player they drafted four months ago.

General manager John Schneider drafted James with the No. 193 overall selection in April’s 2024 NFL Draft. It wasn’t necessarily surprising that James didn’t make the roster. He joined a deep cornerback room that features Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen, Tre Brown, and his former Auburn teammate Nehemiah Pritchett, who was drafted one round earlier.

The real shocking development was that James wasn’t re-added to the practice squad. The Seahawks announced a 15-player practice squad, leaving one spot open (16 maximum) for another addition. Veteran corner Artie Burns is the only cornerback on the practice squad. Other defensive backs include safeties Marquise Blair and Ty Okada.

Perhaps that final practice squad addition will be another cornerback, but early indications are it won’t be James. That seemingly indicates the Seahawks didn’t see enough developmental potential to continue investing in James. It sounds harsh, but it means they did not assess his abilities to be NFL-caliber throughout training camp.

James definitely struggled throughout the preseason. Pro Football Focus tagged the former Auburn product with eight receptions on nine targets for 84 yards and two touchdowns. His coverage grade was a generous 60.8 considering opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 145.1 when targeting him.

Sixth-round selections flame out of the league all the time. What makes this particular case unique is how quickly the Seahawks are calling quits on James, a prospect they drafted ahead of 65 selected players in the 2024 draft. That indicates the scouting staff failed when it came to assessing James’ abilities.

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2023 NFL draft: The top 50 remaining prospects going into Day 3

After a promising start, the Seahawks didn’t do much to meet their needs on the second day of the 2023 NFL draft.

After a promising start, the Seahawks didn’t do much to meet their needs on the second day of the 2023 NFL draft. Once again they picked a running back too early – taking UCLA’s Zach Charbonnet at No. 52 overall. While Charbonnet is an awesome prospect, we would have liked it much better as a third or fourth-round pick. Seattle’s other Day 2 pick, Auburn EDGE Derick Hall was a bit of a reach and won’t help against the run.

Fortunately, they still have six more picks to go through. Here are the 50 best remaining players going into Day 3 of the draft, per ESPN.

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Seahawks 2023 NFL draft primer: Picks, needs, rankings and latest buzz

Here are links with all the information you need about the Seahawks and this draft class.

The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the 2023 NFL draft tonight with a treasure chest of draft capital and a chance to re-establish themselves as a true championship contender.

Here are links with all the information you need about the Seahawks and this draft class.

Start time, TV info:

2023 NFL draft: When and where to watch all seven rounds

Seahawks 2023 draft picks:

Round 1: No. 5 overall
Round 1: No. 20 overall
Round 2: No. 37 overall
Round 2: No. 52 overall
Round 3: No. 83 overall
Round 4: No. 123 overall
Round 5: No. 151 overall
Round 5: No. 154 overall
Round 6: No. 198 overall
Round 7: No. 237 overall

Full seven-round draft order:

Full 2023 NFL draft order – all 259 picks

Seahawks roster needs:

Seven positions Seattle should be targeting in the 2023 NFL draft

The top 75 prospects:

The consensus big board top 75 overall prospects

Biggest questions for Seattle:

10 questions for the Seahawks front office going into the draft

Options for each pick:

Ranking 5 potential options for each of Seattle’s 10 picks

Latest draft buzz:

Pete Carroll would be fired up over 2 QBs at No. 5

Seahawks won’t leave Round 1 without a QB

Seattle comfortable going BPA with No. 20 pick

Malik McDowell may have soured Seahawks on Jalen Carter

Recent mock drafts:

Network wide: Early run on QBs

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