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Serena Sundell, sister of Seahawks’ Jalen Sundell, drafted by WNBA’s Seattle Storm

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The Sundells are reunited in Seattle!

Two Sundells, two different sports, same city.

As NFL fans await next week’s draft in Green Bay, WNBA fans tuned in for Monday night’s draft in New York. UConn star and national champion Paige Bueckers predictably went No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings, while the Seattle Storm selected Cameroonian-born French center Dominique Malonga with the second overall pick. Two rounds later, the Storm took Kansas State guard Serena Sundell at No. 26 overall. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because she’s the sister of Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen Sundell.

Serena and Jalen are both Maryville, Missouri natives and attended Maryville High School. While Jalen played his college football at North Dakota State, Serena was four-year player with the Kansas State Wildcats. She was a two-time All-Big 12 First-team selection and led the NCAA in assists with 7.3 per game. Serena was instrumental in Kansas State reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2002, most notably recording 14 assists in KSU’s second round win over Kentucky.


A family affair in Seattle

No. 26 pick Serena Sundell’s brother Jalen plays for @Seahawks! pic.twitter.com/Uxhl0ldXyx

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) April 15, 2025

Hopefully Serena can be a key part of the Storm as they embark on life after trading longtime star and two-time WNBA champion Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces.

Meanwhile, one of the few bright spots on the Seahawks offensive line was the emergence of undrafted free agent rookie Jalen Sundell. It’s quite possible that Sundell could be Seattle’s starting center in 2025. At the very least he is someone with the positional versatility to remain a part of Seattle’s plans on the offensive line moving forward.

You love to see cool stories like this! The Storm’s season opener is May 17 against the Phoenix Mercury.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...awks-jalen-sundell-drafted-wnba-seattle-storm
 
Report: Seahawks hosted potential first round LB on pre-draft visit

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Seattle doesn’t appear to have an immediate need at off ball linebacker, but that isn’t stopping them from looking into one of the top prospects at the position.

With the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, the Seattle Seahawks do not appear to have an immediate need at the off ball linebacker position, having prevented Ernest Jones from departing in free agency and Tyrice Knight showing flashes as a rookie during 2024.

However, that apparently did not prevent head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider from taking a long look this week at one of the top off ball linebackers available next week, according to a report from Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum.


Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell visited with the #Seahawks this week, per a source.

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) April 15, 2025

Linebacker is a position where Schneider has not hesitated to pull the trigger early, having selected Jordyn Brooks in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, though Brooks and future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner are the only off ball linebackers the Seahawks have drafted in the first two round during his tenure.

Like several recent first round picks of the Hawks, Jihaad Campbell is very young, having played the entirety of the 2024 season at just 20 years of age and will enter the NFL as a 21-year old rookie. In spite of his youth, Campbell finished the 2024 season third in the SEC in tackles with 118, while adding five sacks and 20 pressures as a pass rusher.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...t-round-lb-on-pre-draft-visit-jihaad-campbell
 
Pulse of the ‘Hawks: What Drew Lock’s return means, plus two 7-round Seahawks mock drafts

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Drew Lock is back. How does that affect the Seahawks’ draft plans?

Guess who’s back? Drew Lock is back.

In the latest episode of the Hawkszone Rundown podcast, hosts Bryce Coutts, Ryan MacMillan, and yours truly discussed Lock’s return and what that means for the Seattle Seahawks’ potential plans for drafting a quarterback next week. I believe that Sam Howell’s days in Seattle are numbered, but that it doesn’t necessarily mean the Seahawks won’t still take a QB. It’s less likely given Lock’s contract just about assures a roster spot for him behind Sam Darnold, but taking a seventh-round QB is still taking a QB. To me, I think Tyler Shough is now out of the question for Seattle on the premise that it’s silly to take a 26-year-old rookie QB to be behind two 28-year-olds, one of whom could actually be a long-term solution.

Bryce and myself did two mock drafts using ESPN’s simulator. The first mock was without any trades and the second one involved a trade down at the top and a trade down at the bottom. The no-trade one started with Boston College’s Donovan Ezeiruaku, who had 16.5 sacks in 2024. While Shemar Stewart has the traits without the stats, Ezeiruaku is a little on the lighter side as an edge rusher but he has tremendous productivity.

If you’re worried about the offensive line, fear not! We chose Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the second round, then Sacramento State’s Jackson Slater in the fourth, followed by UConn tackle Chase Lundt in the fifth round.

The mock draft with trades involved moving down from No. 18 to No. 21, with my desire to take tight end Colston Loveland. It was a risk that paid off as the Steelers bizarrely drafted Matthew Golden, so Loveland it is! The theme of building the offense continued with Jayden Higgins from Iowa State, followed by Purdue’s Marcus Mbow with the other second-rounder. TCU gadget player Savion Williams was taken with the fourth-rounder acquired in the Pittsburgh hypothetical. Other offensive linemen taken were Slater (again) and center/guard Jake Majors out of Texas. We even picked up linebacker depth in the form of Ohio State’s Cody Simon.

Mock Draft No. 1 (no trades)​

  • Round 1, No. 18 - Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
  • Round 2, No. 50 - Tate Ratledge, OL, Georgia
  • Round 2, No. 52 - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
  • Round 3, No. 82 - Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
  • Round 3, No. 92 - Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
  • Round 4, No. 137 - Jackson Slater, OL, Sacramento State
  • Round 5, No. 172 - Jalen Conyers, TE, Texas Tech
  • Round 5, No. 175 - Chase Lundt, OL, UConn
  • Round 7, No. 223 - Nasir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia
  • Round 7, No. 234 - Brady Cook, QB, Missouri

Mock Draft No. 2 (a couple of trades)​

  • Round 1, No. 21 (after trade with Pittsburgh Steelers) - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
  • Round 2, No. 50 - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
  • Round 2, No. 52 - Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
  • Round 3, No. 82 - Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
  • Round 3, No. 92 - Jayden Reed, S, Penn State
  • Round 4, No. 123 (via trade with Steelers) - Savion Williams, WR/RB, TCU
  • Round 4, No. 137 - Jackson Slater, OL, Sacramento State
  • Round 5, No. 172 - Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
  • Round 6, No. 181 (via trade with Los Angeles Chargers) - LaQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
  • Round 7, No. 223 - Elijah Simmons, DT, Tennessee
  • Round 7, No. 234 - Jake Majors, C/G, Texas

Which of these two drafts do you prefer? Let us know in the comments!

Go to the 51:18 mark if you want the full mock draft segment, while the Lock discussion is at roughly the 4-minute mark.

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...wks-return-means-plus-two-7-round-mock-drafts
 
Seahawks host veteran Saints fullback in free agent visit

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Is somebody looking for a fullback? Why yes, the Seahawks are.

The Seattle Seahawks may not be done adding free agents ahead of next Thursday’s NFL Draft.

Adam Prentice, most recently with the New Orleans Saints, met with the Seahawks this week to potentially be the team’s fullback. It’s hardly a surprise that Seattle met with Prentice given current Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak was on New Orleans’ staff last season.

Prentice was undrafted out of South Carolina when he signed with the Denver Broncos in 2021. He did not make Denver’s final roster cuts and was claimed off waivers by the Saints shortly thereafter. Is he like Kyle Juszczyk? Nope. He has nine carries for 26 yards and eight catches for 37 yards to his name over 48 games played.

The 2024 season marked the first time Prentice was not bouncing between practice squad and active roster, appearing in all 17 regular season games and playing a career-high 272 offensive snaps. Of his 627 career offensive snaps, 464 have been for pass or run blocking purposes. He also has 575 snaps worth of special teams experience.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...host-saints-fullback-adam-prentice-free-agent
 
50 Seahawks seasons: Seattle turns iconic 2010s drafts into Super Bowl glory

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So. Many. Seahawks. Legends!

The Seattle Seahawks recently announced some of their plans for celebrating their 50th season this year. They’re also likely deep into their preparations for next week’s NFL Draft. What a perfect opportunity to combine them and look at some of the best Seahawks draft picks for each decade of existence!

Just a heads up…this is going to be a longest one yet. That’s a good sign, however, because it means the Seahawks were drafting well! I feel a little bad about some of the guys that I slotted as honorable mentions or were left off, but we’d be here all day if I included everyone that I had a soft spot for because of the success of the team.

Buckle up and enjoy!


Earl Thomas, FS – 2010 NFL Draft Round 1, Pick No. 14


The Seahawks ad a solid first pick of the 2010 decade with Russell Okung – you’ll find him in the honorable mentions below – yet it was their second pick of the first round, Earl Thomas, who stole the show. He erased the middle of the field by himself, allowing Pete Carroll’s cover-3 defense to shine. He was remarkably durable during his first six years, but was hit with the injury bug as he neared his 30s. Thomas played nine years in Seattle, starting 140 games with 664 tackles, 71 passes defensed, 28 INT, 12 forced fumbles, and 3 defensive TDs. He was a 6x Pro-Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and is a member of the HOF All-2010s Team. Thomas ranks in the Seahawks top 10 for career INTs and tackles.


One of the most dominant defensive players in our game, @Earl_Thomas lands on the #NFLTop100. #LOB pic.twitter.com/3NFtRj0uQb

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) June 13, 2017

Kam Chancellor, SS – 2010 NFL Draft Round 5, Pick No. 133


Not only did the Seahawks strike gold with Thomas in the first round, they also unearthed another gem in the fifth round with his running mate Kam Chancellor. Unlike Earl, “Bam Bam” didn’t become a starter until his second season but proved he was ready for the challenge by making the Pro Bowl that year. Kam was the hammer, and I’m sure that Vernon Davis still sees Chancellor and his dark visor in his nightmares. He was an alpha among alpha’s and was the true leader of that nasty Seahawks defense. Sadly, Kam’s career was cut short by a neck injury in his 8th season. He finished with 607 tackles, 12 INT and 9 forced fumbles. Kam was named to the Pro Bowl four times and ranks among the top 10 in Seahawks history for career tackles.


31 Days til the 2023 Season Kicks off

#31 Kam Chancellor was selected in the 5th round of the 2010 draft by the #Seahawks. Over 9 seasons, the Legion of Boom member recorded 12 interceptions, forced 9 fumbles, 17 TFL & made 4 Pro Bowls pic.twitter.com/YMBBF62mXx

— Draft HBCU Players ⚾️ (@NFLMaliik) August 7, 2023

K.J. Wright, LB – 2011 NFL Draft Round 4, Pick No. 99


With so many stars on Seattle’s defense in the 2010s, it would be easy to overlook the importance of KJ Wright. It would also be very foolish. Wright’s lanky frame combined with his high football IQ to make him the “screen whisperer.” I honestly think he took it as a personal affront when teams tried to run a screen his way and took it out on them by snuffing it out from the jump. Wright played in 144 games over 10 years in Seattle, collecting 941 tackles, 54 passes defensed, 66 tackles for loss, 6 INT, 11 forced fumbles and 13.5 sacks. It’s a shame that he was only named to the Pro Bowl one time. Wright’s 941 tackles are good for 3rd in Seahawks history.


K.J. WRIGHT ONE-HANDED INT

TOUGH.

(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/JUDjeuBnNv

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) October 12, 2020

Richard Sherman, CB – 2011 NFL Draft Round 5, Pick No. 154


Shoeless Richard Sherman. The Tip. “U Mad Bro?” If Kam Chancellor was the quiet leader for the Seahawks defense, Richard Sherman was the bombastic mouthpiece. His brashness and confidence brought eyes to the Pacific Northwest and – more importantly – his play backed up all the talking. Sherman played seven years in Seattle, totaling 368 tackles, 32 INT, 99 passes defensed, and 2 defensive TDs (plus a blocked field goal return TD). He was a 4x Pro-Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and was named to the HOF All-2010s Team. Sherm is 4th all-time for INT in Seahawks history and likely would have had many more if opposing QBs didn’t stop throwing his way completely.


Just a little over 10 years ago…

Richard Sherman sent the Seahawks to Super Bowl 48 with “The Tip” pic.twitter.com/6gSIX4lwEA

— simplyseattle (@simplyseattle) January 22, 2024

Bobby Wagner, LB – 2012 NFL Draft Round 2, Pick No. 47


Bobby Wagner is in the running for the best Seahawks player ever and is firmly in the discussion of the best middle linebacker in NFL history, right there with guys like Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher. His 11 years in Seattle absolutely stuffed the stat sheets to the tune of 168 games played, 1,566 tackles, 72 passes defensed, 13 INT, 6 forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries, 79 tackles for loss, 27.0 sacks, and 4 defensive TD. Wagner made 9 Pro Bowl rosters, was 6x All Pro, and is another member of the HOF All-2010s Team. He holds numerous team records related to tackles including the all-time team tackle record of 1,566 tackles – nearly 600 more than second place.


Rookie Bobby Wagner was INSANE for the #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/itK3B4iMNj

— Seattle ON Tap (@SeattleONTap) September 14, 2021

Russell Wilson, QB – 2012 NFL Draft Round 3, Pick No. 75


Regardless of how his Seahawks career ended, Russell Wilson in the only Super Bowl-winning QB in franchise history. He started every single game from 2012-2020 before finally succumbing to injury in 2021. Wilson’s 10-year Seattle career included winning 104 of his 158 games played, 37,059 passing yards, 292 passing TD, 4,689 rushing yards, 23 rushing TD, and an additional 2 receiving TD just for good measure. Russ was a 9x Pro-Bowler in Seattle and was the 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year in the NFL. Wilson’s name is all over the Seahawks passing record books as you can imagine and he’s also 5th on the Seahawks career rushing yards list.


20/29
236 yards
4 TDs

In what would be his last home game in Seattle, Russ put on a show. pic.twitter.com/R1Zzux9zs2

— NFL (@NFL) March 8, 2022

Tyler Lockett, WR – 2015 NFL Draft Round 3, Pick No. 69


This one might still sting little bit as Lockett was recently released. He will be fondly remembered, however, as an extremely effective returner early in his career who transitioned to a focal point of the offense once Doug Baldwin retired. Lockett only made the Pro Bowl once, for his special teams contributions in his rookie season. As a receiver, Lockett gained 8,594 yards and scored 61 TDs. He ranks 2nd in Seahawks history for both receptions and receiving yards and is also top 10 in points scored and career TDs.


1x First Team All-Pro
2x Second Team All-Pro
661 receptions
8,594 yards

Tyler Lockett is a Seahawks legend FOREVER pic.twitter.com/tDfL4u37ta

— DraftKings Network (@DKNetwork) March 5, 2025

Michael Dickson, P – 2018 NFL Draft Round 5, Pick No. 149


When Seattle traded up with the Denver Broncos to select punter Michael Dickson in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Broncos thought it was hilarious. After Dickson made the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams as a rookie and established himself as one of the best punters in the NFL, who’s laughing now? Criminally, he hasn’t made another Pro Bowl or All-Pro team yet is always among the best at the position year in, year out. He already holds many of the Seahawks single-season punting records and is currently the team leader in career punt yard average and ranks 3rd in NFL history in the same category.


Michael Dickson IQ of 1000 with the double punt pic.twitter.com/SdlDphu9k2

— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) October 8, 2021

DK Metcalf, WR – 2019 NFL Draft Round 2, Pick No. 64


Similar to Lockett above, this one might hurt a bit depending on your viewpoint since Metcalf was just traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. That doesn’t change what DK achieved in a Seahawks uniform, including all six seasons of 900 or more receiving yards and two Pro Bowl bids. He set the Seahawks single season receiving yards record at 1,303 yards in 2020. Overall, Metcalf gained 6,324 receiving yards and caught 48 TDs. He ranks in the top 10 for receptions, receiving yards, and total TDs in Seahawks history.


Rookie in the program. Grown man on the field.
The 10 BEST D.K. Metcalf plays from his first season! @dkm14 pic.twitter.com/AwGKBVGllh

— NFL (@NFL) February 16, 2020

Honorable Mentions


Russell Okung, OT – 2010 NFL Draft Round 1, Pick No. 6 (Played six total years in Seattle, starting 72 games at LT. Made Pro Bowl in 2012)

Golden Tate, WR – 2010 NFL Draft Round 2, Pick No. 60 (Played six seasons with the Seahawks, gaining 2,195 receiving yards with 15 TDs. Made the Pro-Bowl with the Detroit Lions in 2014 and finished with 8,278 career receiving yards)

Malcolm Smith, LB – 2011 NFL Draft Round 7, Pick No. 242 (Spent four seasons in Seattle with just 16 starts. Notably, was the Super Bowl 48 MVP as Seattle brought home its first Lombardi trophy)

Bruce Irvin, DE/LB – 2012 NFL Draft Round 1, Pick No. 15 (Had three separate stints with the Seahawks, totaling 166 tackles, 30.5 sacks, 3 INT, 2 defensive TDs, and a Jimmy Graham ball punt at midfield of a 2013 playoff game!)

J.R Sweezy, OG - 2012 NFL Draft Round 7, Pick No. 225 (Was with the Seahawks two different times in his career. A converted DL, Sweezy started 64 games for the Seahawks at OG)

Luke Willson, TE – 2013 NFL Draft Round 5, Pick No. 158 (Another player with three tours of Seattle, playing in 85 games over 7 seasons with 1,208 receiving yards and 11 TDs)

Justin Britt, OL – 2014 NFL Draft Round 2, Pick No. 64 (Moved from RT to LG before finally settling in at C, Britt started 86 games over his six years with the Seahawks)

Frank Clark, DE – 2015 NFL Draft Round 2, Pick No. 63 (Played in five seasons for Seattle including his last snaps of his NFL career in 2023. Racked up 35.0 sacks and 8 forced fumbles. Made 3 Pro-Bowls and won 2 Super Bowls after being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs)

Jarran Reed, DT – 2016 NFL Draft Round 2, Pick No. 49 (Has played in seven seasons with the Seahawks and was just extended. Now has a leadership role to go along with 33.5 career sacks in Seattle)

Chris Carson, RB – 2017 NFL Draft Round 7, Pick No. 249 (Unfortunately, Carson’s career ended prematurely due to a neck injury. He played in 49 games over 5 seasons with Seattle, gaining 3,502 rushing yards, 24 rushing TDs, 804 receiving yards and 7 receiving TDs. Carson ranks in the top 10 for rushing yards in Seahawks history)



Next week is the last part of this series as we look at the most recent draft classes from the 2020s. There aren’t as many draft picks to choose from but there are some standout young players that have been added to help create an exciting young core for the Seahawks!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...asons-turns-2010s-nfl-drafts-super-bowl-glory
 
John Schneider: Drew Lock’s return ‘doesn’t preclude’ Seahawks from drafting QB

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Sam Howell also isn’t out of the running for QB2, per the Seahawks GM.

One week until the NFL Draft. Will the Seattle Seahawks draft a quarterback for only the third time since John Schneider became general manager in 2010? The return of backup Drew Lock may have been a little hint of what Seattle intends to do next week, but it’s hardly a definitive sign that the Seahawks will sit this class out (again).

In his weekly radio appearance on Seattle Sports 710, Schneider addressed the current quarterback room, which consists of Drew Lock, Sam Howell, Jaren Hall, and starter Sam Darnold.

“It doesn’t preclude us from doing anything in the draft either, in figuring out what’s going on there,” Schneider said. “It’s really like an, ‘Okay, let’s get this in the mix.’ Drew had other opportunities, so we figured we better wrap this up, kind of put a bow on it, get him in the building and then let’s see what happens in the draft, because it’s difficult to find that great fit at quarterback as you move through the process.

“So really excited to have all four of those guys. In particular to have Sam Howell and Drew kind of competing for that second spot is a pretty good deal for us.”

Not a surprising statement given no GM is going to give away their plans that publicly and overtly. Hall would be the longest odds to be on the active roster given his lack of starting experience, whereas Lock, Howell, and Darnold have all been full-time starters for at least one season. Lock’s two-year deal looks like it could spell bad news for Howell on his expiring (and non-guaranteed) rookie contract, but Schneider admits that the Ryan Grubb offense put Howell in a difficult situation.

“Sam [Howell] was put in a very hard spot last year,” Schneider said. “He comes in, he’s learning a new system—the year before I think he led the league in attempts and they didn’t run the ball at all. We loved the toughness and everything. Comes in, learns a whole new system that was heavy, heavy dropback and gets thrown into the game where we’re behind. We’re throwing the ball every play (and are) backed up. It didn’t go well for him. He would admit that, probably from a preparation standpoint too.

“But he wasn’t put in a great spot. And I think all of us, and Sam included, would say, okay, last year’s just a wash, man. Let’s put that aside. Let’s get back in a pro-style system, a proven system, because he can move.”

Schneider hinted that it’s possible the Seahawks could roster three quarterbacks this season, something they’ve rarely done over the last 15 seasons. It’s hard not to think that, at the moment, it’s Darnold and Lock as QB1 and QB2 respectively. Howell is still very much on shaky ground with this decision, and if the Seahawks do draft a QB reasonably high up the order it’s extremely unlikely that Howell will be on the roster much longer.

Watch the full video below.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...-drafting-quarterback-john-schneider-nfl-news
 
Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch joins Seattle Seawolves ownership group

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The Major League Rugby squad has a new high-profile investor.

A pair of Oakland natives turned Seattle sports stars are investing in Seattle’s Major League Rugby team.

Legendary Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and former University of Washington Huskies cornerback Marcus Peters have joined the Seattle Seawolves ownership group. The Seawolves have been runners-up in MLR two of the last three seasons, most recently losing the championship game to the New England Free Jacks last August, by far the most devastating championship loss Seattle has ever had in an oblong-ball based game against New England.

From the official press release:

“Rugby is about culture, community, and respect—and when this opp presented itself, I was with it, cause you already know that’s what imma about” Lynch said. “This move isn’t just business. It’s about building something with substance and purpose. The Seawolves are creating something dope in the PNW, and I’m here for it.”

Peters, best known for his Pro Bowl corner days with the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens, is attending the Seawolves’ Friday night home game against the Chicago Hounds at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.

“This is bigger than just a sport for me,” Peters said. “It’s about creating opportunity. We don’t just talk about it, we let our actions speak for us and this is about setting an example and putting energy into something that uplifts and brings people together. Rugby’s about heart and connection, and I’m hella proud to join a team that lives by that every day on and off the field.“

Marshawn also holds ownership stakes in the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken and United Soccer League’s Oakland Roots. He is all about that investment action, boss.

With the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the United States in 2031 and 2033 respectively, this looks like a great time to back the sport’s growth stateside.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...-seattle-seawolves-ownership-group-rugby-news
 
SBNation Reacts results: Seahawks fans eyeing the trenches with top pick

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Less than one week away from the NFL Draft, Seahawks fans are eager to see an addition to the offensive line.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week we ask questions of the most plugged-in NFL fans and fans across the country.


John Schneider has been getting a lot of pressure from the Seattle Seahawks fan base to improve the offensive line this offseason. Since the offseason began, Seattle has lost starting left guard Laken Tomlinson to the Houston Texans, and have only brought in backup level replacements. It is safe to say that has turned up the pressure for the Seahawks to draft an offensive lineman. Of the Seahawks fans polled, 33% believe the Seahawks will draft an offensive lineman with their first pick.



In a close second and third place are defensive lineman and wide receiver at 23% and 20%, respectively. Both those options make sense as well as Seattle could look to add another body at the interior defensive line, either to replace Johnathan Hankins (who remains unsigned) or Roy Robertson-Harris (who signed with the New York Giants this offseason). The Seahawks could also look to add another wide receiver, to replace DK Metcalf or Tyler Lockett, both of whom left the Pacific Northwest this offseason. Notably, quarterback did not make the top four options.

When polled over whether the Seahawks will trade their first-round pick or stick and pick, the results are overwhelmingly in favor of sticking and picking, with 57% of polled Seahawks fans leaning in this direction. This could be a testament to the Seahawks already having a lot of draft capital on day two (two second round picks and two third round picks), so there may not be as much of a need to trade back for more capital. This also could be because Seahawks fans won’t want to give up that extra draft capital to trade up.



Another reason why the majority of fans think the Seahawks will stick and pick could be because they may not be able to find a trade partner. This draft is said to have very few blue-chip players, with many draft experts stating that teams likely will have similar grades on players taken around 15-20, to players taken around 50-60. If this holds true, the demand for teams to trade up to 18 will likely be much lower. However, if Shedeur Sanders is still available at 18, could a potential team trade up to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers (who pick at 21) to him?

Regardless, Seahawks fans, along with the rest of the NFL will see what the Seahawks do at pick 18 in less than one week.

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...tle-seahawks-fans-eyeing-trenches-first-round
 
Let’s chat: Who are your favorite NFL Draft ‘sleeper’ picks this year?

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Are there any late-round targets who tickle your fancy, Seahawks fans?

We’re one week away from Day 3 of the NFL Draft, which is where all of the “sleeper” picks tend to be.

A comment from Friday’s Pre-Snap Reads drew my attention for an open thread idea.

Draztek
Can we do an open thread for everyone to post their favorite draft sleepers? It would be cool to have a thread to see some of the more obscure day 3 prospects people have discovered and latched onto.​

I know we have a lot of fans who have been voraciously following and studying the draft prospects, so let’s do this! In the interest of defining a sleeper pick, I think there are two obvious parameters:

Absolutely no projected first-round or second-round picks. Pretty much by definition these are the upper echelon of draft prospects and can’t be sleepers when they’re considered 75th percentile and up. I’d consider third-rounders as borderline but I don’t totally mind if there’s a sleeper draft pick in this range. This thread should mostly be populated with Day 3 guys.

No players who are considered at or near the top of their position. This is mostly for the off-ball linebacker class, where someone like UCLA’s Carson Schwesinger is considered second-best at his position behind Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell but has no shot at being a first-rounder. He might go in the second round and maybe even the third.

That’s pretty much it.

Running backs might be a popular answer in this thread given the depth of talent. I’m partial to Miami’s Damien Martinez as a Seahawks target if, if, if Seattle looks at tweaking the RB room again. He’s not a speedy back but he’s got great balance and an immediately to drive forward through contact, something I feel has been a problem for Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet at times (although Charbonnet ended the season strongly). Martinez can run through guys better than anyone on Seattle’s depth chart right now, and I can see him being very valuable in short yardage.

Day 3 wide receivers are plentiful. For the sake of being sentimental, Auburn’s Keandre Lambert-Smith is Kam Chancellor’s nephew. In his fifth and final collegiate season he posted up 981 yards on just 50 catches on an otherwise bad offense. He has long arms (32 5/8”) for his size (6’0) and is a burner with a 4.37-second 40-yard dash. Most likely he’d be taken in the 4th or 5th round.

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/1...re-your-favorite-nfl-draft-sleeper-picks-2025
 
CBS Sports’ Emory Hunt reveals 3 under the radar Seahawks draft targets to watch

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CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt breaks down the lesser-known prospects who could be perfect fits for the Seahawks in the 2025 NFL Draft — and why they might fly under the radar until draft day.

With just days to go before the 2025 NFL Draft, CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt joined hosts Ryan MacMillan and Bryce Coutts on The HawksZone Rundown to break down the Seattle Seahawks’ draft strategy — and offer a few bold predictions that might surprise fans.

Sitting at pick 18, the Seahawks have plenty of options, but Hunt believes Seattle could go in a slightly unexpected direction. While wide receiver and offensive line have been popular mock draft picks, Emory floated the possibility of the team targeting players to make sure Sam Darnold is rock solid in the interior but don’t forget who you already have in the building.

Quarterback still in play?


Even after signing Sam Darnold and Drew Lock this offseason, Hunt hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of the Seahawks drafting one — though not necessarily in the first round.

“You always want to bring in a guy to camp and get him in the mix,” he explained.

Fixing the offensive line


Seattle’s offensive line woes were a focal point of the conversation. Hunt stressed the importance of finding both starters and depth in this year’s draft.

“This is a deep O-line class,” Hunt said. “There’s real talent in the mid-rounds that could come in and compete right away — especially on the interior.”

Looking back to look ahead


Reflecting on last year’s draft class, Hunt sees untapped potential. While the 2024 rookies didn’t make a huge splash, he noted several players who could still develop into quality starters:

“It’s too early to write guys off — [Christian] Haynes could still be your guy,” Hunt said.

Under the radar Seahawks draft targets


Emory provided some of his draft gems and under the radar targets who could fit the Seahawks profile. These are players you may not be familiar with but are ones to watch out for in Day 3.

Car’lin Vigers, CB, UL Monroe: “Long corner. Had a really good Hula Bowl. He’s about 6’1, maybe a little bit over 6’1, 190 lbs, 4.4-4.5 speed. Good ball skills, good instincts. Go watch his game against Texas and we know the receivers Texas had. He had a really good game there. I thought he was excellent.”

A.J. Gillie, G, University of Louisiana: “Fantastic guard. And it’s fascinating when you think about the pedigree of the program. Max Mitchell, O’Cyrus Torrence before he transferred, Kevin Dotson, you also look at Robert Hunt. We know how to do offensive line talent at the University of Louisiana.”

Gabe Taylor, S, Rice: “If we’re talking about safety [...] Sean Taylor’s brother. Fantastic player. He’s shorter than Sean Taylor—he’s not 6’2, 230, he’s about 5’9 and 185-190. But he can move, he can tackle, he can hit, he can kind of be be that nickel guy. Has great ball skills, like, every time I look up the ball is in his hands. I’m surprised no one’s talking about him based on the story lone, but also based on the football side of things, Gabe Taylor’s an outstanding player.

The Lightning Round


To wrap things up, Emory took on a rapid-fire lightning round from Ryan and Bryce, answering quick-hitters like:

  • Do the Seahawks draft a quarterback?
  • One player Seahawks fans should hope falls to 18?
  • Prospect most likely to be a Seahawk?

His answers? You’ll have to tune in to the episode for the full rundown — but let’s just say Seahawks fans might want to start Googling a few names they haven’t heard yet.

Show Topics (timestamps included)

  • Intro (00:00): Introduction to Emory Hunt from CBS Sports
  • What type of NFL Draft is this (02:00): What type of draft is this? Hunt discusses what kind of vibe this draft is.
  • 18th Pick (03:50): Emory Hunt discusses what the Hawks might do at No. 18
  • Seahawks Draft Blueprint (06:29): Emory ‘s thoughts on the defensive side of the ball in this draft for the Seahawks
  • Under the Radar Prospects (08:45): Emory’s under the radar guys he can see the Seahawks pick up later on
  • Sam Darnold (13:30): Emory’s ranking with Sam Darnold back in the 2018 draft and what’s his thoughts are about his fit in Seattle
  • Lighting Round (17:20): Emory Hunt answers rapid fire from the guys

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Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...ttle-seahawks-2025-nfl-draft-targets-to-watch
 
Field Gulls Mailbag: Submit your pre-NFL Draft Seahawks questions!

NFL: APR 27 2023 Draft

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What’s on your mind as the Seattle Seahawks approach the 2025 NFL Draft?

It’s NFL Draft week!

The Seattle Seahawks have 10 draft picks, half of them in the top 100, and there is much interest in what John Schneider and Mike Macdonald do in their second offseason together. How early will they draft an offensive lineman? Is this the year they finally draft a quarterback who actually has a chance to be a starter? Will the Seahawks trade up, trade down, or stand pat?

What questions do you still have about the Seahawks’ draft plans and strategy? This is your chance to spill them all in the comments section and I’ll answer as many as I’m able. I know it feels like we’ve said this every year for the past few drafts, but this is such a critical draft for Schneider in particular and the Seahawks organization.

Last time I had to abort our previous mailbag because we had a million things happen to the Seahawks roster shortly afterward, which meant the mailbag quickly became obsolete and lost in the shuffle. This won’t be the case for this mailbag, as I aim to have your questions answered by Wednesday.

Reminder: If you have multiple questions, PLEASE put those questions in separate comments. Do not write 5-6 questions in one comment. For greater visibility, hit the rec button for questions you’d like to see answered.

Head to the comments section to leave your answer and join the conversation! You can sign up for a commenting account here and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...s-q-and-a-submit-your-pre-nfl-draft-questions
 
It’s Here: The 2025 NFL Draft Field Gulls Armchair GM Challenge

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It’s time for fans to put their GM cap on and show they know what John Schneider and Mike Macdonald are up to.

The 2025 NFL Draft is just days away, with the Seattle Seahawks set to make ten additions to the roster from the pool of eligible college players.

And that, of course, means that it is time for fans to show off their knowledge of what the front office looks for in players by entering this year’s version of the 2025 Field Gulls Armchair GM Challenge.

The scoring system for the challenge will be the same as in years past: each entrant chooses 20 players they believe the Seahawks may select in the draft. Those 20 players are selected using the entry form in the order in which one believes them likely to be drafted. For example, the player an entrant believes is most likely to be drafted by Seattle is chosen in the “30 Point Selection”. If that player is then taken by the team in any of the seven rounds of the draft, the entrant gets 30 points. The process then follows for the remaining 19 selections, with each being worth one less possible point down to the player one believes least likely to be selected by the Seahawks worth 11 points.

At the end of the draft, the entrant with the most points wins. If multiple entrants finish with the same number of points, there are two separate tiebreakers which will be used to decide the victor.

So, don’t delay, and CLICK HERE to access the entry form.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...-gm-challenge-seattle-seahawks-mike-macdonald
 
Seahawks add another coach to staff as offseason workout program begins

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The Seahawks look to improve upon areas of strength... get it?!

Hey, we have some Seattle Seahawks coaching staff news to bring you!

This is sort of a coaching staff hire but realistically it’s about strength and conditioning. Tim Ojeda, who has several years of prior working experience with Seattle’s longtime head S&C coach Ivan Lewis, has been hired as a strength and conditioning assistant.

Ojeda joins head strength and conditioning coach Ivan Lewis’ staff following a long career at USC during which he worked with multiple teams, including football, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s water polo.

Prior to joining USC, Ojeda was the outside linebackers coach for his alma mater, Eastern New Mexico. Ojeda played linebacker at Eastern New Mexico from 2005-2006, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and physical education, later adding a master’s degree in sports administration.

Ojeda assisted with the USC football team from 2011 through 2018, which was Lewis’ last season at the school before he was hired by the Seahawks in 2019. Curiously enough, Ojeda was not involved with USC football after Lewis left, but he’s otherwise overseen a wide variety of other sports during that span as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance.

Today (April 22) is the first day of the Seahawks’ offseason workout program, so the team is getting this addition squared away in time for the first day of the program, in addition to this week’s NFL Draft.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...im-ojeda-offseason-workout-program-ivan-lewis
 
Seahawks 2025 7-round mock draft 3.0: Now or never

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The mock drafts are winding down. Which players could be coming to Seattle?

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!

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/22/24414235/seattle-seahawks-2025-nfl-draft-7-round-mock-draft
 
Seahawks waive 2023 draft pick on eve of NFL Draft

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Cameron Young is the first player from Seattle’s 2023 draft class to be let go.

The Seattle Seahawks have moved on from one of their recent draft choices.

One day out from opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Seahawks waived nose tackle Cameron Young after two seasons. Young was chosen in the fourth round back in 2023 out of Mississippi State.

As a rookie, Young played in 16 of 17 games and had 205 defensive snaps, recording 18 tackles, a QB hit, and a pass defensed. Injuries limited Young to only one game in 2024, with two defensive snaps and one on special teams. He started the season on injured reserve with a knee issue and was placed back on IR in November.

Young is the first draft pick from the Seahawks’ 2023 class to be let go.

Seattle’s current nose tackle depth officially consists of reserve/future signing Brandon Pili and veteran Jarran Reed, but Reed isn’t a true nose tackle and Pili is almost certainly going to be battling just to be on the roster. Expect the Seahawks to make a push to get a nose tackle in the draft this year... whether that means Michigan’s Kenneth Grant in Round 1 or someone else in the later rounds remains to be seen.

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...3-draft-pick-cameron-young-eve-nfl-draft-news
 
Seahawks legend Tyler Lockett has his new team

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Seattle’s second-everythingest receiver ever has found his new team.

Tyler Lockett has found his new home.

Following the lead of another former Seattle Seahawk-turned Tennessee Titan, Lockett self-reported on Wednesday evening.


I’m excited to be a Tennessee Titan!! I’m super thankful and grateful Let’s get it!! God you get all the glory!! #Thankful #Grateful #GodGetsAllTheGlory

— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) April 24, 2025

Compensation was reported by others, namely ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Compensation update: Free-agent WR Tyler Lockett is signing a one-year, $4 million deal worth up to $6 million with the Tennessee Titans. pic.twitter.com/35bs2USdTi

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2025

The 32-year old receiver had been released by the Seahawks on March 5th, after landing himself second all-time on Seattle’s franchise leaderboard in nearly everything, behind only Steve Largent.

Lockett’s 661 receptions, 8,594 yards, 61 touchdowns, and 83 career Approximate Value put him above DK Metcalf, Doug Baldwin, and everybody else.

As many have immediately noted, it’s incredibly likely we’ll get to see Lockett catch a pass from the next number one overall draft pick in Cam Ward.


Tyler Lockett continuing his career in Tennessee, will likely be catching passes from No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. https://t.co/GPw4w1BXGN

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) April 24, 2025

Lockett had an untenable $31 million cap hit for this year, but many fans had held out hope that the team might ultimately sign him back. Those hopes were tempered once the Seahawks signed both Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

This one truly feels like the end of the last chapter of Pete Carroll ball. I’ve always found Tyler Lockett to be the bridge between the Legion of Boom era, and the promising future success that never quite materialized in the second half of Carroll and Russell Wilson’s tenure. The last link is gone, and new Seattle ball is ahead of us.

I hope No E can find success in the twilight days, as a number of others have in Tennessee. Seattle will face the Titans on the road this regular season.

Memory time! What’s your favorite moment from Tyler Lockett’s 10-year career?


My friends Tyler Lockett caught this ball pic.twitter.com/89H77rjJMD

— Tyler (@TylerjAlsin) September 13, 2024

Tyler Lockett's time with the Seahawks have come to an end. It's bittersweet, end of an era.

This was one of the most underrated catches of ALL-TIME and of course it went down by one of the most underrated receivers of ALL-TIME.

Forever a Seattle legend. One of the best to… pic.twitter.com/MxZggy8wJZ

— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) March 5, 2025

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...-star-tyler-lockett-tennessee-titans-nfl-news
 
Top 25 best players available on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft

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Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders ended up falling out of the first round. W

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and now our attention turns to Rounds 2-3 on Friday night. There’s been a lot of excitement over the middle portion of this year’s draft, with value picks aplenty in lieu of a surplus of blue chip prospects.

By far the most notable name among the players still on the board is Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who dropped out of Round 1 completely after the New York Giants drafted Jaxson Dart in a trade up to No. 25 overall. With the Cleveland Browns on the clock, it’s possible that Sanders’ landing spot is just simply the top pick of Round 2. But what if the slide continues? What if Jalen Milroe and Tyler Shough are both preferred over him?

In non-Sanders news, Michigan cornerback Will Johnson’s knee injury has created the type of medical red flag that has tanked his stock. One of the best corners in the draft is still unselected. Despite his outstanding NFL Scouting Combine performance, South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori wasn’t deemed Round 1 caliber.

Using Arif Hasan’s Consensus Big Board, these are the top 25 best players available ahead of Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Would you want any of these players to fall to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 50?

Best Players Available​

  • Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
  • Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
  • Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
  • Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
  • Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
  • Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
  • Shavon Revel Jr, CB, East Carolina
  • Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
  • Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
  • Tre’Veyon Henderon, RB, Ohio State
  • Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
  • Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota
  • Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
  • Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
  • Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
  • Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
  • Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
  • Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
  • Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
  • Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
  • JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
  • Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
  • Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
  • Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
  • T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...2-2025-nfl-draft-shedeur-sanders-will-johnson
 
NFL Draft 2025: Round 2 Seahawks tracker and full results

2023 NFL Draft - Round 1

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Day 2 of the NFL Draft is upon us, and it’s a busy one for the Seattle Seahawks.

The NFL Draft continues from Green Bay, Wisconsin on Friday! Day 2 means we get to second- and third-round picks, of which the Seattle Seahawks have a pair in each. Four selections in the “value pick” portion of the draft creates a lot of interesting options for the Seahawks. Will they make any trades? Are they in the mix for Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe? Any interest in wide receivers or tight ends? Could we see Seattle double up on offensive linemen following their Grey Zabel pick on Thursday? A lot of questions to be answered over the next few hours.

Field Gulls is your place for complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the week, including on-site work from our own Ted Zahn, who’s credentialed for us and in Green Bay for this event.

Normally we would make this one thread but with the Seahawks set for two picks in Round 2 and two picks in Round 3, there will be separate threads for each round.

Seattle Seahawks 2025 NFL Draft picks​


Round 1, Pick 18: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

Remaining Seahawks Draft Picks​


Round 2: No. 50 (native), No. 52 (via Steelers after DK Metcalf trade)

Round 3: No. 82 (native), No. 92 (via Raiders after Geno Smith trade)

Round 4: No. 137 (comp pick)

Round 5: No. 172 (comp pick), No. 175 (comp pick)

Round 6: N/A (traded No. 185 to the Steelers in DK Metcalf trade)

Round 7: No. 223 (via Steelers after DK Metcalf trade), No. 234 (native)

NFL Draft Round 2 start time, TV network options​


Round 2 airs live on ESPN2, ABC, and the NFL Network at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT. The estimated Seahawks pick times can be found here, assuming there are no trades up or down for Seattle. Of course, that could be off by a few minutes on either side, so might as well just tune in to Field Gulls to stay on top of everything that transpires on Day 2.


NFL Draft 2025 Round 2 Selections​


33. Cleveland Browns - Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

34. Houston Texans (from Giants) - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

35. Seattle Seahawks (from Titans) - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

36. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars) - Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

37. Miami Dolphins (via Las Vegas Raiders) - Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona

38. New England Patriots - TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

39. Chicago Bears (from Panthers) - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

40. New Orleans Saints - Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

41. Buffalo Bills (via Chicago Bears) - T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

42. New York Jets - Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

43. San Francisco 49ers - Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

44. Dallas Cowboys - Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

45. Indianapolis Colts - JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

46. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons) - Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

47. Arizona Cardinals -

48. Las Vegas Raiders (via Miami Dolphins) -

49. Cincinnati Bengals -

50. Seattle Seahawks -

51. Denver Broncos -

52. Tennessee Titans (from Seattle Seahawks via Steelers) -

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -

54. Green Bay Packers -

55. Los Angeles Chargers -

56. Chicago Bears (via Buffalo Bills from Vikings and Texans) -

57. Carolina Panthers (from Rams) -

58. Houston Texans -

59. Baltimore Ravens -

60. Detroit Lions -

61. Washington Commanders -

62. Chicago Bears (via Buffalo Bills) -

63. Kansas City Chiefs -

64. Philadelphia Eagles -


Round 2 Draft Day Trades​


Bills trade up with the Bears!

Bills trade 56, 62, 109 to Chicago for 41, 72, 240 https://t.co/jfpvM8Mc3W

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2025

Miami Dolphins trade up with Las Vegas Raiders

Trade:

Dolphins get:
2025 2nd-round pick (No. 37)
2025 5th-round pick

Raiders get:
2025 2nd-round pick (No. 48)
2025 3rd-round pick (No. 98)
2025 4th-round pick (No. 135).

And at No. 37, Miami picks Arizona OL Jonah Saviinea.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2025

Seahawks give up No. 52 and No. 82 for the No. 35 pick from the Titans!

#Seahawks trade 52 and 82 (third round) for 35 from the #Titans. https://t.co/pvgriqwdYk

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 25, 2025

HawksZone Rundown Podcast live draft watch party!​



Join the comments by scrolling below! You can sign up for a commenting account here and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines. No rules against spoilers from Round 2 onward considering how ludicrously behind the broadcasts/pick announcements tend to be at this point of the draft.

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NFL Draft 2025: Rounds 4-7 results tracker, Seahawks news, updates, open thread

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It’s time to wrap up the 2025 NFL Draft! What will the Seahawks do next?

We’ve reached the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft!

The Seattle Seahawks enter Rounds 4-7 with four picks made and five remaining. They entered this draft with 10 picks but gave up one of their second-rounders to trade up to select South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. On the docket for Saturday are one fourth-rounder, a pair of fifth-rounders, no sixth-rounders, and two seventh-rounders.

As usual, we are not doing a pick-by-pick tracker for Day 3 because... come on, that’s pretty tedious for four rounds. This is as Seahawks-centric as it gets. Tune in at 9 AM PT on ABC, ESPN, or NFL Network for extensive NFL Draft coverage/Shedeur Sanders monitoring, then stick around for our Seahawks UDFA tracker. That can often be as fun as the draft itself given Seattle’s history.

2025 Seahawks draft class​


Round 1, Pick 18: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

Round 2, Pick 35: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Round 2, Pick 50: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

Round 3, Pick 92: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Day 3 Seahawks draft picks​


Round 4: No. 137

Round 5: No. 172, No. 175

Round 6: N/A (traded No. 185 to the Steelers in DK Metcalf trade)

Round 7: No. 223 (via Steelers after DK Metcalf trade), No. 234


Seahawks Day 3 trades​


Notable Day 3 picks across the NFL​

  • Round 4: New York Giants draft Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo at pick 105.
  • Round 4: Philadelphia Eagles select Nebraska DT Ty Robinson at pick 111.
  • Round 4: San Francisco 49ers draft Indiana NT C.J. West at pick 113.
  • Round 4: Los Angeles Rams draft Auburn RB Jarquez Hunter at pick 118.
  • Round 4: New Orleans Saints draft Louisville CB Quincy Riley at pick 131.
  • Round 4: Las Vegas Raiders take South Carolina DT Tonka Hemingway at pick 135.
  • Round 4: Tennessee Titans take Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor at pick 136.


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Seattle Seahawks 2025 UDFA tracker

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The Seattle Seahawks have finished their 2025 NFL Draft. Now it’s time to sign some undrafted free agents.

The NFL Draft comes to a close on Saturday, but that doesn’t mean that’s a wrap for college prospects finding their new teams.

This is the part of draft weekend where teams vie to sign the top undrafted free agents. We know the Seattle Seahawks have a deep history under general manager John Schneider of finding hidden gems in the UDFA market. Some of the most noteworthy undrafted free agents for the Seahawks in the Schneider era include Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse, Poona Ford, Jake Bobo, Thomas Rawls, DeShawn Shead, among many others.

As for how many spots there are available for undrafted free agents, the Seahawks entered Thursday with 68 players on the 90-man active roster. Seattle drafted 11 players but also traded quarterback Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. That leaves 12 spots available for undrafted free agents.

Field Gulls is your place to be for updates not just on UDFA signings but also those who are set for rookie minicamp invites and otherwise wouldn’t count toward the active roster. Watch this space!


Reported UDFA signings​

  • It looks like UNLV LB Jackson Woodard is going to the Seahawks (source)
  • Report: Illinois DE/LB Seth Coleman coming to Seattle (source)
  • Illinois State OLB Jalan Gaines is reportedly going to the Seahawks (source)
  • Florida Atlantic center Federico Manages signs with Seahawks (source)
  • Add South Alabama DL Wykevious ‘Bubba’ Thomas to the UDFA mix for the Seahawks (source)
  • Northwestern TE Marshall Lang gets a Seahawks UDFA contract plus a signing bonus (source)
  • Utah EDGE Connor O’Toole is signing with the Seahawks (source)
  • Report: West Virginia DL TJ Jackson heading for Seattle (source)
  • Report: Villanova DB Isas Waxter is going to the Seahawks (source)
  • LSU DB Zy Alexander is signing with Seattle (source)
  • UCF OL Amari Kight reportedly joining the Seahawks (source)
  • Seahawks signing former Arkansas WR Tyrone Broden, who stands 6’7 (source)

Rookie Minicamp Invites​

  • Hawaii OL Luke Felix-Fualalo is another Seahawks rookie minicamp invitee (source)
  • Tyler Elsbury, Iowa iOL, receives Seahawks invite (source)
  • Brandon Brown, UTSA DL, invited to Seahawks rookie minicamp (source)
  • Portland State DB Tyreese Shakir invited to Seahawks minicamp (source)
  • Central Missouri WR Zach Patterson gets Seahawks minicamp invite (source)
  • Hawaii CB Cam Stone invited to Seahawks rookie minicamp (source)
  • Louisville DT Thor Griffith invited to Seahawks rookie minicamp (source)

Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/4/2...-seattle-seahawks-udfa-tracker-roster-updates
 
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