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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider is always searching for pass rushers. The upcoming 2025 NFL draft offers Schneider an opportunity to draft depth and competition at EDGE. Unsurprisingly, the Seahawks have done an abundance of homework on players at the position. They hosted Ole Miss outside linebacker Princely Umanmielen on a pre-draft visit, according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson.
Umanmielen was incredibly productive at Ole Miss this past season after transferring to the program from Florida. The Austin, Texas native recorded a career high 10.5 sacks, establishing himself as one of the premier pass rushers in the 2025 NFL draft. Umanmielen pairs speed with explosiveness to defeat offensive linemen.
Umanmielen ran a 4.72-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He continued displaying athleticism by leaping a 38 inch vertical and 10-foot-6 broad jump. Umanmielen also completed a 7.33 three-cone and 4.46 short shuttle at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Boye Mafe and Derick Hall remain on their rookie contracts in Seattle. Schneider signed veteran pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence to serve as depth this coming season. The oft-injured Uchenna Nwosu is also set to return. Schneider could already be considering succession plans. Hosting Umanmielen on a pre-draft visit indicates Seattle may draft a pass rusher fairly early.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Seahawks host Ole Miss pass rusher on pre-draft visit
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Umanmielen was incredibly productive at Ole Miss this past season after transferring to the program from Florida. The Austin, Texas native recorded a career high 10.5 sacks, establishing himself as one of the premier pass rushers in the 2025 NFL draft. Umanmielen pairs speed with explosiveness to defeat offensive linemen.
Umanmielen ran a 4.72-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He continued displaying athleticism by leaping a 38 inch vertical and 10-foot-6 broad jump. Umanmielen also completed a 7.33 three-cone and 4.46 short shuttle at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Boye Mafe and Derick Hall remain on their rookie contracts in Seattle. Schneider signed veteran pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence to serve as depth this coming season. The oft-injured Uchenna Nwosu is also set to return. Schneider could already be considering succession plans. Hosting Umanmielen on a pre-draft visit indicates Seattle may draft a pass rusher fairly early.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Seahawks host Ole Miss pass rusher on pre-draft visit
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