Seattle Seahawks final 2025 NFL Draft class proves the team is ready to compete right now and built for the future
The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2025 NFL Draft desperately needing to address the offensive line, add weapons to fit new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's system, and fill strategic defensive spots on the roster. Now that the draft is all wrapped up, let's breakdown all eight selections made by general manager John Schneider and company. Round […]
The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2025 NFL Draft desperately needing to address the offensive line, add weapons to fit new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's system, and fill strategic defensive spots on the roster. Now that the draft is all wrapped up, let's breakdown all eight selections made by general manager John Schneider and company.
Round 1, pick 18: Grey Zabel, OL North Dakota State
The number one need for the Seahawks was offensive line and they grabbed perhaps the most versatile option available in the first round. They may have preferred Tyler Booker (IOL, Alabama) to drop to them, but the Cowboys selected him. Zabel logged nearly 2,800 college snaps playing left tackle, left guard, right guard, and right tackle throughout his college career. He likely slides in at one of the guard spots long-term as a perfect culture and scheme fit.
Round 2, pick 35: Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina
Nick Emmanwori, a safety from South Carolina, should help bring back a Legion of Boom feel to the Seahawks defense. He can play the deep free safety role, but has the athleticism and tackle consistency to drop into the box and blow up plays in the run game. Emmanwori tested as a 100th percentile athlete at the NFL Combine and allowed a passer rating when targeted below 40 last season (on par with a standard incomplete pass).
Round 2, pick 50: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami
Klint Kubiak loves to use multiple tight ends that can catch passes, motion into the backfield to play fullback roles, and add value after the catch off of play action. That's exactly what Elijah Arroyo is going to do alongside Noah Fant this year to hopefully give new Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold an extra reliable weapon to target frequently. Arroyo fought through a long history of injuries and finally blew up last season with Cam Ward (first overall pick) tossing him passes.
Round 3, pick 92: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama
This was a move for the future with an extremely high ceiling. Jalen Milroe is the fastest and most impressive athlete overall at quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. He boasts a phenomenal deep ball when he's "on". The inconsistencies on the simpler throws in the short to intermediate range speak to his lack of trustworthy mechanics, but he's improving there. Milroe could be an explosive dual threat in the distant future, or a fun backup plan if Sam Darnold falters earlier than expected.
Round 5, pick 142: Rylie Mills, DT Notre Dame
Rylie Mills broke out as a significant contributor along Notre Dame's defensive line from an early age, but took a few years to make an impact in every facet of the game. He tallied eight sacks last year after putting together his most balanced year of pass rush and run defense in 2024. He isn't an elite athlete for his size, but should be at worse a rotational pass rushing defensive tackle.
Round 5, pick 166: Tory Horton, WR Colorado State
Tory Horton missed much of his final season due to injury, so he fell to the Seahawks here as a real value pick. At 6'3", with a slender frame, Tory Horton can win in a variety of ways, projecting as a true outside wide receiver that can push vertically, but also wins with YAC underneath thanks to his strong route running ability.
Round 5, pick 175: Robbie Ouzts, TE Alabama
The Seahawks needed to add a blocking tight end to give the team depth in assisting the run game for Klint Kubiak's scheme. Ouzts wont ever catch many passes, but he'll fit a very specific role where he can add value if he makes the Seattle roster.
Round 6, pick 192: Bryce Cabeldue, OL Kansas
The Seahawks double-dipped on versatile offensive lineman here with Bryce Cabeldue. He's been a steady riser ever since his strong showing at the East-West Shrine Game this spring. He focused on playing guard there, where he might thrive best in the NFL, but nearly all of his collegiate experience is at right and left tackle. The Seahawks only had one competent offensive lineman last year, so Cabeldue should be able to compete for two or three potential spots this year.
Round 7, pick 223: Damien Martinez, RB Miami (FL)
Damien Martinez was an extremely productive running back for both Oregon State and Miami who posted three straight years of 1000+ yards from scrimmage and he just turned 21 years old. Running back is obviously not a huge need for the Seahawks, but he gives the team another powerful runner who can slide into increased action if Kenneth Walker continues to struggle with injury.
Round 7, pick 234: Mason Richman, OT Iowa
The Seahawks took their final swing on the offensive line since they just need to add more bodies with any level of remote competence in pass blocking. Richman played almost exclusively at left tackle for Iowa, and frankly struggled for much of his career. However, he put it all together in 2024 as a top 30 pass blocking offensive tackle in the country according to both Pro Football Focus and Sports Info Solutions.
Round 7, pick 238: Ricky White III, WR UNLV
Ricky White III didn't test very well at the NFL Combine, but he still has one of the best predictive metric profiles in the entire 2025 NFL Draft class. I spoke with him this spring about what it takes to step into a new locker room, immediately earning respect and a starting role. He's a special kid who will likely operate as a depth receiver early, but could push his way into more significant snaps later in his rookie contract after Cooper Kupp departs.
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Full 2025 Seahawks Draft Class
- Round 1, pick 23: Grey Zabel, OL North Dakota State
- Round 2, pick 35: Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina
- Round 2, pick 50: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami
- Round 3, pick 92: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama
- Round 5, pick 142: Rylie Mills, DT Notre Dame
- Round 5, pick 166: Tory Horton, WR Colorado State
- Round 5, pick 175: Robbie Outz, TE Alabama
- Round 6, pick 192: Bryce Cabeldue, OL Kansas
- Round 7, pick 223: Damien Martinez, RB Miami
- Round 7, pick 234: Mason Richman, OT Iowa
- Round 7, pick 238: Ricky White III, WR UNLV
Seattle Seahawks might have missed their first choice, but Grey Zabel is exactly what the team needed in the 2025 NFL Draft
The Seattle Seahawks had an absolutely terrible offensive line in 2024. On Thursday night general manager John Schneider did his best to try and fix that in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.The entire offensive line group for Seattle surrendered over 250 pressures in pass protection and nearly 40 sacks on the season […]
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And if you want to look back at Elijah Arroyo's career to see why he should be a difference maker for the Seattle Seahawks just check out his highlights in the video below!
