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There have probably been some sleepless nights in Seattle this offseason.
For a Seattle Seahawks team that has been a model of consistency through the years, the "12s" will have to get used to some new faces in 2025.
Tyler Lockett was released, DK Metcalf was traded and Geno Smith was dealt, as well.
2025 NFL mock draft tracker: See the trends in expert forecasts for every team
The replacements for that trio came in the form of Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, so Seattle didn't necessarily get much younger in the swap.
Instead, they are betting on Darnold's breakout season being the expectation going forward, while kicking the tires on a pair of veteran receivers. While not a complete rebuild, it's clear there is a retool happening in the Emerald City.
The Seahawks are under construction. With plenty of picks to work with, they could be finishing that project earlier than expected.
Here's what to know about the Seahawks' picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Seahawks are armed with 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft after all their wheeling-and-dealing this offseason. Of those, six fall into the first four rounds, giving Seattle a chance to continue reshaping their roster. They acquired Picks 52 and 223 from Pittsburgh in exchange for Metcalf, while Pick 92 came from the Raiders in the Smith deal.
Here's the complete list:
NFL draft order 2025: Where every team picks over seven rounds, 257 picks
Offensive line
The Seahawks offensive line has been a problem for what feels like forever. In order to rebuild the team in Mike Macdonald's vision, that will have to begin in the trenches. It would also do wonders for fixing the offense, especially after bringing in Darnold. Limiting the pressure and opening up running lanes in a must for the group up front on offense this season.
Wide receiver
Kupp is a fine signing, but his injury history makes him a bit of an unknown. The Seahawks will need some additional depth and youth in the room, which can eventually take over for Kupp and Valdes-Scantling.
Defensive back
Seattle's secondary has plenty of question marks following the 2025 season, with just Devon Witherspoon and 2024 fifth-round pick Nehemiah Pritchett under contract at the cornerback spot in 2026. Seattle could use their excess of picks to reinvest in those positions as they continue to reshape their team.
Here's what the Seahawks could do come draft night, according to USA TODAY Sports' Ayrton Ostly:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Seattle Seahawks NFL draft picks 2025: Round-by-round team selections
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For a Seattle Seahawks team that has been a model of consistency through the years, the "12s" will have to get used to some new faces in 2025.
Tyler Lockett was released, DK Metcalf was traded and Geno Smith was dealt, as well.
2025 NFL mock draft tracker: See the trends in expert forecasts for every team
The replacements for that trio came in the form of Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, so Seattle didn't necessarily get much younger in the swap.
Instead, they are betting on Darnold's breakout season being the expectation going forward, while kicking the tires on a pair of veteran receivers. While not a complete rebuild, it's clear there is a retool happening in the Emerald City.
The Seahawks are under construction. With plenty of picks to work with, they could be finishing that project earlier than expected.
Here's what to know about the Seahawks' picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Seahawks 2025 NFL Draft picks
The Seahawks are armed with 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft after all their wheeling-and-dealing this offseason. Of those, six fall into the first four rounds, giving Seattle a chance to continue reshaping their roster. They acquired Picks 52 and 223 from Pittsburgh in exchange for Metcalf, while Pick 92 came from the Raiders in the Smith deal.
Here's the complete list:
- Round 1, Pick 18
- Round 2, Pick 50
- Round 2, Pick 52 (from Pittsburgh)
- Round 3, Pick 82
- Round 3, Pick 92 (from Detroit through New York Jets and Las Vegas)
- Round 4, Pick 137 (compensatory)
- Round 5, Pick 172 (compensatory)
- Round 5, Pick 175 (compensatory)
- Round 7, Pick 223 (from New Orleans through Philadelphia and Pittsburgh)
- Round 7, Pick 234
NFL draft order 2025: Where every team picks over seven rounds, 257 picks
Seahawks 2025 NFL Draft needs
Offensive line
The Seahawks offensive line has been a problem for what feels like forever. In order to rebuild the team in Mike Macdonald's vision, that will have to begin in the trenches. It would also do wonders for fixing the offense, especially after bringing in Darnold. Limiting the pressure and opening up running lanes in a must for the group up front on offense this season.
Wide receiver
Kupp is a fine signing, but his injury history makes him a bit of an unknown. The Seahawks will need some additional depth and youth in the room, which can eventually take over for Kupp and Valdes-Scantling.
Defensive back
Seattle's secondary has plenty of question marks following the 2025 season, with just Devon Witherspoon and 2024 fifth-round pick Nehemiah Pritchett under contract at the cornerback spot in 2026. Seattle could use their excess of picks to reinvest in those positions as they continue to reshape their team.
Seahawks 2025 NFL mock draft
Here's what the Seahawks could do come draft night, according to USA TODAY Sports' Ayrton Ostly:
- Round 1, Pick 18: WR Matthew Golden, Texas
- The Seahawks signed Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in free agency but both are aging options on the outside. Golden's mix of speed, route running and bounce will be a skillset worth investing in for the future alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- Round 2, Pick 50: IOL Marcus Mbow, Purdue
- The Seahawks address the interior in Round 2 with the Purdue product. Mbow has a pro-ready skillset but his lean frame and arm length will likely force him inside at the NFL level.
- Round 2, Pick 52: Edge Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
- Seattle gets a great value pick here with the productive edge rusher from Texas A&M. Scourton won't blow you away with athleticism but sets the edge, has pass rush moves already and plays with a high motor.
- Round 3, Pick 82: LB Demetrius Knight, South Carolina
- Round 3, Pick 92: CB Nohl Williams, Cal
- Round 4, Pick 137: G Jackson Slater, Sacramento State
- Round 5, Pick 172: OT Hollin Pierce, Rutgers
- Round 5, Pick 175: TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
- Round 7, Pick 223: LB Kobe King, Penn State
- Round 7, Pick 234: QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
2025 NFL Draft: Every team's picks
- AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
- AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
- AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
- AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
- NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
- NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
- NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
- NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Seattle Seahawks NFL draft picks 2025: Round-by-round team selections
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