The Seahawks have a storied history of finding undrafted gems under John Schneider. Which players stand out from their latest reported crop of priority free agent signings following the 2025 NFL Draft?

Stockpiling players oozing with athleticism, positional flexibility, and swagger, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald couldn’t have been much happier coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft. How did they fare with each of their 11 selections?

Washington Huskies linebacker Carson Bruener was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where his dad, Mark Bruener, is a scout.

Capitalizing on an abundance of picks and benefiting from their first full offseason together, Mike Macdonald and John Schneider were all smiles at the VMAC coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, confident the Seahawks’ latest draft class took them a big step closer to fulfilling their coach’s vision.

Wrapping up an offense-heavy class, the Seahawks added two more guards, a powerful back, and a smooth pass catcher in their sixth and seventh round haul to close out the 2025 NFL Draft.

Possessing one of the best athletic profiles ever for an NFL prospect, Nick Emmanwori will have to earn his keep in a crowded Seahawks secondary, but both the player and organization have lofty expectations for him as a centerpiece in Mike Macdonald’s defense.

Continuing to add to their retooled offense in the fifth round, the Seahawks gave Sam Darnold a flashy new vertical threat on the outside and the running back group will now have a 274-pound thumper ready to lead block for them.

While it remains to be seen whether or not he will be ready for the start of training camp or the regular season, the Seahawks felt comfortable enough with Rylie Mills’ knee to take a shot on him early in the fifth round with a pick acquired for Sam Howell.

Armed with five picks in the final four rounds, the Seahawks have plenty of talent left to potentially choose from rolling into Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Trading up for one of their highest graded prospects and nabbing a potential franchise quarterback in waiting, the Seahawks enjoyed an exciting Day 2 in the 2025 NFL Draft adding talent on both sides of the football to their roster.

Picking a quarterback for just the third time in 16 drafts, John Schneider and the Seahawks rolled the dice on an exciting playmaker in Jalen Milroe, who will have a chance to develop behind Sam Darnold and Drew Lock.

Prioritizing athleticism at the tight end position, the Seahawks used their second of two second round picks on Elijah Arroyo, giving Sam Darnold a new toy to work with in the passing game.

Coveting a defensive playmaker to pair with Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love among others in the secondary, the Seahawks packaged two Day 2 picks to slide up for talented safety Nick Emmanwori early in the second round.

Headlined by several big names who many projected to be first round picks, the Seahawks will have plenty of talent to choose from on Friday when they select twice in the second round and twice in the third round.

Learning the value of hard work behind the support of his parents and siblings on the family farm, Grey Zabel has leaned on three foundational cornerstones to pave his way to success, and he will get to continue enjoying one of those as the latest first round pick for the Seahawks.

Coming from the FCS level, Grey Zabel proved himself with a dominant week in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. How will his strengths fit into the Seahawks’ plans on offense and where will he need to improve at the next level?

Tackling their biggest deficiency from the 2024 season early, the Seahawks snagged one of the fastest rising prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class, drafting North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel with the 18th overall selection.

Scheduled to make 10 picks, including the 18th overall selection in the first round and four picks on Day 2, the 2025 NFL Draft could go in a number of different directions. Reporter Corbin Smith dives into five key questions prior to the opening round in Green Bay.

Holding 10 picks total, the Seahawks will be on the clock for the first time with the 18th selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Will John Schneider make a pick or trade up/down?

Every fan now has access to several online programs to conduct their own mock draft for their favorite team. Who do these simulators expect the Seahawks to pick 18th overall in Thursday’s opening round?