Seahawks 7-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Seattle surrounds QB Sam Darnold with major upgrades on offense
The Seattle Seahawks gave themselves quite the makeover during free agency. Gone are their top two wide receivers in D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, as well as Geno Smith – who has been their starting quarterback for over the past three seasons. Taking over for Smith is Sam Darnold, who Seattle signed to a three-year, $100.5 […]
The Seattle Seahawks gave themselves quite the makeover during free agency.
Gone are their top two wide receivers in D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, as well as Geno Smith – who has been their starting quarterback for over the past three seasons.
Taking over for Smith is Sam Darnold, who Seattle signed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract. Also new in town is veteran WR Cooper Kupp, formerly of the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams.
Other notable free agents signed by the Seahawks this offseason are defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Now, it's on to the 2025 NFL Draft, which is less than three weeks away.
Still with some holes in its roster, Seattle will have to walk a fine line between addressing them and picking the best player available, regardless of position. The Seahawks have 10 total picks, including five in the top 100.
That gives them the opportunity to walk away with multiple players who can make an instant impact. With that in mind, let's take a look at how this year's draft could shake out for Seattle.
No. 18: OG Tyler Booker, Alabama
A to Z Sports expected draft range: 14-51
Booker is arguably the best interior offensive lineman in this year's class and is one of the safest picks in the entire draft. His technique and mechanics are already on par with NFL veterans, and he possesses tremendous size and power at 6-foot-5 and 352 pounds.
While Booker is an adequate enough athlete, he isn't the quickest lineman around. However, his intelligence and fundamentals make up for it. Booker will be an instant starter and fill the Seahawks' biggest remaining need.
No. 50: WR Isaiah Bond, Texas
A to Z Sports expected draft range: 50-117
A former high school track star, Bond is highly touted for his top-end speed. He clocked in at 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash during his pro day, and recorded an impressive 15.9 yards per catch average in 2024 with the Longhorns.
Speed isn't Bond's only good trait, as he is a smooth route runner and has good hands. He was a bit underutilized at both Alabama and Texas, so he may need some time to develop in a rotational role as a rookie in the NFL. With Valdes-Scantling only on a one-year deal, Bond could step as a starter opposite Kupp in 2026.
No. 52: CB Quincy Riley, Louisville
A to Z Sports expected draft range: 58-131
On the surface, Seattle appears set at CB with Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen and Josh Jobe. However, Jobe only has one year remaining on his contract, and Woolen has been the subject of potential trade deals.
Riley is one of the better press man coverage CBs in this year's draft. He has a nose for the football, recording 13 interceptions and 34 passes defended during his collegian career. He is a tad undersized at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, but his competitiveness and tough nature make up for it.
No. 82: OG Tate Ratledge, Georgia
A to Z Sports expected draft range: 50-116
Another guard in the top 100? It's a bit boring, but necessary for a team that needs new starters at both guard spots. Ratledge is as physical as they come, and ranked first at his position in athleticism score during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
Ratledge also brings experience as he was a three-year starter at Georgia. He would very likely take the starting right guard spot off the bat, and with Booker over on the left side, the Seahawks would have two young starters at the position for the foreseeable future.
No. 92: TE Gunnar Helm, Texas
A to Z Sports expected draft range: 59-133
Starting TE Noah Fant is serviceable, but isn't cutting it as the top option. Bringing in Helm would give the Seahawks a nice one-two punch at the position in 2025, with Helm potentially taking over as the starter in 2026 if Fant isn't re-signed.
Helm is one of the most complete TEs in this year's draft. He doesn't have the top-end athleticism as some of his peers, but has sure hands and is a smooth route runner. His large frame also helps him to be a solid blocker.
No. 137: EDGE David Walker, Central Arkansas
A to Z Sports expected draft range: 65-144
Seattle could use a solid third pass rusher coming in off the bench, and Walker could be that guy. He is explosive off the line of scrimmage, and racked up a whopping 39 sacks during his collegian career with the Muleriders.
Walker has a small frame and may struggle a bit against the run, but should have value as a pass rusher right off the bat.
No. 172: QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse
The Seahawks need a developmental QB with upside to potentially take over for Darnold if things don't work out. McCord played in a high-passing volume and pro style offense at Syracuse, leading the FBS in passing yards in 2024 with 4,779.
McCord does a good job of getting the ball out quickly and is accurate on short to intermediate throws. He doesn't have the strongest arm, nor the best mobility, but has adequate size and a great mind for the game.
No. 175: DT Cam Jackson, Florida
Jackson is a prototypical nose tackle who would fit well in Seattle's 3-4 base scheme. While he doesn't provide much as a pass rusher, he gets a great push against the run and will clog gaps in the line of scrimmage with his huge 6-foot-6, 328 pound frame.
No. 223: RB Donovan Edwards, Michigan
Edwards has a nice blend of speed, power, and receiving ability. Puzzlingly, those traits never led to high-end production throughout his four-year career at Michigan. He struggles to run between the tackles, but can make things happen in space. Edwards could develop into a solid rotational RB.
No. 234: WR Isaiah Neyor, Nebraska
Neyor has D.K. Metcalf-like dimensions at 6-foot-4 and possessing a 133-inch broad jump. He also ran an impressive 4.41 40-yard dash during the combine. Neyor could certainly be an interesting project player for Seattle over the next couple of years.
Seattle could snag a talented player who is falling down the draft board and draws comparisons to former Seahawks playmaker
A great deal could fall into their lap.
