While the Seahawks would have preferred to leave Lumen Field with a victory on Thursday night, a ballyhooed crop of incoming rookies led by Grey Zabel shined in an impressive debut for the group as a whole. What stood out on film?

While the Seahawks nearly coughed up their first preseason game, strong starts by their heralded rookie class helped the team build a 13-point halftime lead in an eventful exhibition opener at Lumen Field.

Hitting the practice field without their head coach, the Seahawks engaged in a physical Monday practice with the offense getting the upper hand thanks to excellent red zone execution.

Busting out the pads for the first time in nearly eight months, several members of the Seahawks’ latest draft class stood out, while their newest elder statesman showed he has packs plenty of punch in year No. 12.

From a trio of new quarterbacks getting their first extended look running Klint Kubiak’s offense to free agent additions in the secondary impressing, plenty of action unfolded during the Seahawks three open OTA practices at the VMAC.

The Seahawks continued to struggle in the trenches on offense last season, but with a young core returning a year older and a proven veteran offensive line coach now in town, the team hopes to see the unit take a big step forward this spring.

As the Seahawks launch the final phase of their offseason program with OTAs, these non-contact practices carry plenty of importance heading into the upcoming season, starting with a lot of new pieces on offense from both a personnel and coaching standpoint.

As first-round pick Grey Zabel and the rest of the Seahawks rookie class prepare for their first OTAs alongside returning veterans, what are realistic expectations for all 11 players heading into their first season?

Six years ago, Grey Zabel didn’t look the part of a future NFL prospect weighing under 250 pounds, drawing minimal interest from Division I schools. Now a Seahawks first round pick, his story once again proves the process matters far more than the number of stars.

Taking advantage of a sunny day in early May, Seahawks rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday with Jalen Milroe and Nick Emmanwori leading a surprisingly smooth minicamp session.

Quickly taking the field for the first time as Seahawks, a new draft class will have an early opportunity to impress their new coaches at the VMAC.

Both of the Seahawks top two selections will have big shoes to fill numbers-wise as they begin their NFL careers, but the opportunity will be presented to write their own legacies in the Pacific Northwest as part of the 2025 draft class.

With OTAs set to kick off next month, the Seahawks have several intriguing competitions set to commence both for starting roles and roster spots. Who has the inside track for a roster spot in September?

The Seattle Seahawks put together their largest draft class this offseason since 2019, combining a mix of NFL-ready prospects with project players who could be future contributors.

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?

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.

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.

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?