Seattle Seahawks are hosting a player on top-30 visit who would be more of a luxury pick rather than filling a need
We are just over one week away from the 2025 NFL Draft. The Seattle Seahawks likely already have most of their draft board completed and are prepared for as many different scenarios as possible. However, they are still doing their due diligence of meeting with as many prospects as possible. That includes Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, […]
We are just over one week away from the 2025 NFL Draft. The Seattle Seahawks likely already have most of their draft board completed and are prepared for as many different scenarios as possible.
However, they are still doing their due diligence of meeting with as many prospects as possible. That includes Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, who is meeting with the Seahawks on a top-30 visit on Wednesday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
What is a top-30 visit?
A top-30 visit denotes one of the 30 prospect visits allowed for teams during the pre-draft period. The Seahawks host prospects varying from potential first-round selections to those who go undrafted, providing them a glimpse into NFL life in Seattle. Although no on-field workouts will occur, teams can utilize this opportunity to conduct meetings with coaching staff for film analysis, perform physical exams with team doctors, tour the facilities, and more.
How does Johnson fit with the Seahawks?
Scheme-wise, Johnson would fit right in with coach Mike Macdonald's two-high safety, heavy zone coverage defensive system. Johnson picked off nine passes in 22 games started at Michigan, returning three for touchdowns – which is a school record.
Johnson has ideal size for a CB at 6-foot-2 and has the fluidity to hang with all types of NFL wide receivers. Like many young CBs, he needs to work on his tackling, but that is coachable as long as he has the willingness to do it. Johnson has been a bit injury plagued, missing time in 2023 with a knee injury and missing the final seven games of 2024 with turf toe.
The Seahawks don't particularly need a CB with Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon on the roster, but with Witherspoon performing best in the slot, it would be nice if Seattle could land a true boundary CB so Witherspoon wouldn't have to split time between the two areas. Woolen has been the subject of trade rumors as he has just one year remaining on his contract, so CB is a position that will need addressed by the Seahawks sooner than later.
