This is my last Seattle Seahawks mock draft of the season. All the important events have already passed. Free agency has also come and gone, teams have strengthened and some gaps remain open. The idea is to fill them during the draft, in Seattle’s case, the OL is the main focus, or at least it should be.
PS: I used the PFF Simulator, so it was based on the Board created by them.
Let’s go!
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
There will always be three options for the team: move up, move down or stay in its original position. Seattle has never moved up in the first round under John Schneider. This year could be the chance to break that record. Seattle is in 18th, so it is closer to reaching the top 10 than in other years.
You must have read/heard several times that this year’s class is not the most talented. Therefore, I think there will be trades in the top 10 and then things should calm down until the end of the first round. Perhaps a target for Seattle would be a trade with Chicago. Possible targets would be the two OLs, Will Campbell and Armand Membou or maybe Tyler Warren, TE.
After that, there will be more teams interested in moving down than moving up. It was reported that the Chiefs would be interested, but with the low demand the values should not be good and therefore, I believe Seattle will stay at 18 and go with the best player available, similar to what it did in the last Drafts and this change in strategy greatly improved our results.
Seattle Seahawks picks in the 2025 Draft
1st round (18);
2nd round (50);
2nd round (52) – (received in the DK Metcalf trade);
3rd round (82);
3rd round (92) (received in the Geno Smith trade);
4th round (sent in trade for Ernest Jones IV);
4th round (137) – projected compensatory pick for Damien Lewis’s departure;
5th round (sent in trade for Leonard Williams);
5th round (172) – projected compensatory pick for Jordyn Brooks’s departure;
5th round (175) – projected compensatory pick for Bobby Wagner’s departure;
6th round (185) – (received in trade for Darrell Taylor); (sent in trade for DK Metcalf);
6th round (sent in trade for Trevis Gipson);
7th round (223) – (received in trade for DK Metcalf);
7th round (234);
Seattle Seahawks mock draft picks
R1.18 – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona;
R2.50 – Shavon Revel, CB, ECU; R2.52 – Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona;
R3.82 – Jared Wilson, C, Georgia;
R3.92 – Ty Robinson, DL, Nebraska;
R4.137 – Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska;
R5.172 – Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State;
R5.175 – Brashard Smith, RB, SMU;
R7.223 – Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA;
R7.234 – Kitan Crawford, S, Nevada;
R1.18 – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona;
I think only two OLs would be worth the 18 (Will Campbell and Armand Membou), but both should be in the top 10. Next on the list would be Grey Zabel and Josh Simmons, but I have them at 32 and 34 on my board, which would be a reach. I had already explained in another article that the difference between Zabel and names listed in the second round for OL would not be as big as in other positions.
Here I would go with BPA. The candidates would be Malaki Starks, S from Georgia, Jihaad Campbell, LB from Alabama and T-Mac, WR from Arizona. In this simulation the only one who was available was the receiver and I went with him. I know there may be reservations about the investment in Cooper Kupp (and his contract that is not as easy to get out of as we expected) and the fact that Klint Kubiak’s offense runs more than it passes the ball.
He is an excellent weapon. Forget the narrative of his final speed. Good coaches put their players in the best possible position. Why would I want him on vertical routes if McMillan wins in other ways? He would be an immediate upgrade for the backside digs in the new OC’s scheme.
R2.50 – Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina;
Revel needs to improve his footwork and turn deflected passes into interceptions. However, if he were healthy, he would definitely be a top-20 player. The Seahawks brought him in for a visit and must have evaluated his status. If they are healthy, this could be a great steal.
He has the talent to be an immediate starter in place of Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett. He would raise the level of our secondary and allow Devon Witherspoon to be moved around throughout the formation. In addition, his arrival would bring a little more peace of mind regarding the renewal of Riq Woolen, who is going into the final year of his contract.
R2.52 – Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona;
Finally, the Seahawks’ first OL. I saw Savaiinaea on many boards as a third-rounder, but I disagree with that assessment. He is an OT, but he has had games as an OG and that is where his technique fits best. He has the athleticism and lateral mobility for the zone scheme and the strength for the gap scheme.
His hand positioning as a guard is better than as an OT. He also has the ability to be an OT in an emergency. He has experience as an RT and LT. But, as mentioned, both he and NFL teams have viewed him as an OG.
R3.82 – Jared Wilson, C, Georgia;
The best center in the class. His athletic tests match Erik McCoy, who shined in Kubiak’s offense. We’ve talked a few times about the importance of the position in his scheme. There may be other guys who can make the transition to center and play better than Wilson, but naturally, he should be the best.
It would be an interesting matchup in training camp with Olu Oluwatimi, who came out of college with a lot of experience, against Wilson, who has only one season as a starter under his belt. I confess that I still don’t understand the Seahawks’ plans for center, but Wilson and his athletic potential are a good bet.
R3.92 – Ty Robinson, DL, Nebraska;
Tony Pauline reported that the Seahawks are very interested in him. I was very happy when I read that. The problem is that he talked about Seattle taking him with one of their second-round picks. That’s pretty high for him. He’s a great player, a fighter in the trenches, and an excellent player to have in the group.
He has a very similar profile to Roy Robertson-Harris, who was in Seattle last year. He is versatile and can play as a 0-tech or EDGE. He is very good against the run game and has improved a lot as a pass rusher in the last year, where his production exploded.
R4,137 – Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska;
The Seahawks could come out of the Draft with up to two TEs, depending on how the team projects Noah Fant. If they don’t go with the first and second round options (Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Elijah Arroyo, Mason Taylor and Harold Fannin) they will go after a blocking TE. Fidone is the best option in this regard. Jackson Hawes is a better blocker, but Fidone has the ability to produce in the passing game as well.
He would be the team’s TE3 with the potential to achieve more in the coming years.
R5,172 – Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State;
Jalen Travis is the typical fifth round pick. An incredible athletic potential, but still needs refinement. The Seahawks have an experienced OL coach who can work with Travis to help him reach his full potential. He would be a good backup and would bolster the OT group that includes Mike Jerrell and Josh Jones.
R5,175 – Brashard Smith, RB, SMU;
There have been rumors that the Seahawks could trade Zach Charbonnet or Ken Walker. Unless that trade happens, the Seahawks may want to wait to pick their RB. Smith is the best player available right now and his receiving ability is a big plus. He moved from WR to RB and was the focal point of SMU’s offense that went deep this season. He’s a worthwhile investment in the fifth round.
R7,223 – Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA;
If you’ve read his draft report, you know I think he’s a steal. He was available at that point and can be a part of the group, help out on the STs while also getting a chance to show his ability to tackle. His athleticism and coverage skills are evident on every snap with his WR background.
R7.234 – Kitan Crawford, S, Nevada;
With Rayshawn Jenkins out, the Seahawks need reinforcements. No FA names are big names, and Coby Bryant is expected to be the starter in the final year of his contract. Crawford has a lot of special teams experience and ball skills that make him a good weapon at the position. The big problem is that he spent years on the sidelines in Texas before transferring to get playing time in Nevada.
Other targets
During the process, we brought several Draft Reports of players who have the best fit with Seattle. Obviously, it is not possible to cover everyone at once, so here are some more players to keep an eye on:
Shemar Stewart, DL, TAMU;
Mykel Williams, DL, Georgia;
Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo;
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State;
Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
Harold Fannin, TE, Bowling Green
Grey Zabel, OL, NDSU;
Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma;
Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA;
Azareye’h Thomas, CB, FSU;
Xavier Watts, S, ND
What would you do differently? Let us know in the comments!
