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Seahawks make shocking pick in 2-round 2025 NFL mock draft

The 33rd Team’s Kyle Crabbs recently released a two-round 2025 NFL mock draft. Crabbs has the Seahawks making a surprising pick at No. 18 overall, with general manager John Schneider selecting North Dakota State interior offensive lineman Grey Zabel.

“Zabel is a home-run fit for Seattle, who needs grit and technique at all three interior spots on the offensive line,” Crabbs writes. “Zabel fortifies a glaring deficiency off of last year’s roster and gives [new OC Klint] Kubiak a plug and play starter at any spot they’d like him to fill inside.”

Zabel shined at this year’s Senior Bowl, showcasing the ability to play all three interior positions at a high level. NFL scouts feel Zabel’s best position is center, where he’d replace Olu Oluwatimi in Seattle. Kubiak’s system requires a high-level guard to be executed appropriately, but we’re unsure if the North Dakota State product is truly a first-round worthy prospect. This feels like a mini reach.

In the second round, Crabbs has the Seahawks taking UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger.

“Seattle swung the bat several times trying to secure a linebacker for Mike Macdonald’s defense and Scheswinger may finally be the fit they’re after,” Crabbs noted.

Seattle’s interest in drafting a linebacker this highly may depend on whether or not they successfully re-sign Ernest Jones IV before he reaches free agency.

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Source: https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2...hawks-2025-nfl-mock-draft-from-the-33rd-team/

 

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3 RTs Seahawks may target at No. 50 overall in 2025 NFL draft

The Seattle Seahawks may decide to target an offensive tackle capable of playing on the right side during the 2025 NFL draft. Last year’s presumed starter Abe Lucas spent the majority of the campaign injured for a second straight season. Lucas is entering a critical fate-deciding contract year after playing just 409 snaps in 2024. The Seahawks had a revolving door at right tackle as a result.

With Lucas under contract, general manager John Schneider may be hesitant to use a premium first-round pick on a right tackle. Alternatively, they could target depth (or a future starter) in the second round, at No. 50 overall. We’ve identified three offensive tackle prospects that would make sense in that range.

Anthony Belton, NC State​

Anthony Belton possesses the size and measurements required to play right tackle. A phone-booth blocker clocking in at a massive 6-foot-5 and 348 pounds, Belton overwhelms opponents with brute strength and power. His frame is powerful throughout, and his footwork is reactive enough to protect the edge from speed.

Wyatt Milum, West Virginia​

Wyatt Milum enters the 2025 NFL draft as a multi-year starter at offensive tackle, but scouts are projecting him to play guard at the next level. The Seahawks could draft Milum and attempt him at tackle. If they ultimately agree he’s better-served to be an interior blocker, they possess holes at guard and center, too.

Armand Membou, Missouri​

Armand Membou could elevate his pre-draft stock into first-round territory, but prior to the NFL Combine, a second-round grade is the general consensus. Membou is a natural right tackle who performed swimmingly at that position for Missouri this past season. He’d push Lucas for the starting gig.

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Source: https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2...ay-target-at-no-50-overall-in-2025-nfl-draft/

 

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Seahawks waive 2 players from the practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks remain active as ever, even in the offseason. On Friday, they made the decision to waive two players from their practice squad: wide receiver Cornell Powell and cornerback Ryan Cooper. Both players had been with the Seahawks practice squad during the 2024 season.

Cornell Powell was originally a 5th round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2021 NFL draft, and was a member of both of their Super Bowl LVII and LVIII championship teams. He was released by the Chiefs this season, and signed with the Seahawks practice squad.

Ryan Cooper was undrafted out of Oregon State following the 2024 NFL draft and initially signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Cooper was elevated for a game against the Cleveland Browns, but was released in November.

It will remain to be seen if either player winds back up on Seattle’s practice squad in the near future.

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Seattle Seahawks make different pick in 2024 NFL re-draft

The Seattle Seahawks likely do not regret selecting defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft. Though Murphy battled the occasional injury throughout his rookie season, he looked downright dominant at times when healthy. The former Texas standout concluded his rookie campaign having recorded 36 total tackles, and remains a big part of Seattle’s defensive future.

Despite that, Marcus Mosher of The 33rd Team has the Seahawks going in a different direction in his latest 2024 NFL redraft. Mosher has the Seahawks drafting Zach Frazier, a center prospect from West Virginia. Frazier went to the Steelers in the second round.

“Zach Frazier fell to the middle of Round 2, but he was one of the best centers in the NFL as a rookie,” Mosher wrote. “He fits any scheme, and his toughness makes him a perfect fit for the Seattle Seahawks. Drafting a center in the middle of Round 1 usually isn’t the best value, but Frazier projects as a 10-year starter and would instantly improve the interior offensive line for the Seahawks.”

Seattle struggled across the interior of their offensive line throughout 2024. They signed veteran Connor Williams to play center, but he abruptly retired midseason. Williams was replaced by Olu Oluwatimi, who delivered inconsistent results. Meanwhile Frazier immediately established himself as a high-level center. The Seahawks may enter the market this offseason for a center of Frazier’s quality.

It’s worth noting Murphy II was still selected in the first round, by the Green Bay Packers at No. 25 overall.

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NFC West Watch: Jaguars hire former Rams scouting director as GM

The Seattle Seahawks may be getting somewhat of an indirect boost by an opponent’s loss. On Friday, it was announced the Jacksonville Jaguars were hiring former LA Rams scouting director James Gladstone to be their next general manager. At age 34, Gladstone becomes the league’s youngest general manager.

This could be good news in the long run for the Seahawks, as it appears Gladstone was outstanding at his job… perhaps even a little too good. After all, look at the players he was instrumental in identifying for the Rams during his tenure in the City of Angels.

Since Gladstone took over scouting for the Rams in 2021, they have drafted:

Jared Verse

Puka Nacua

Kyren Williams

Kobie Turner

Byron Young

Steve Avila

Bobby Brown

Braden Fiske

Ernest Jones

Kam Kinchens

All while having only 3 (!) Top 50 picks.

Great hire. https://t.co/T3c2VyWaLb

— Gridiron Grading (@GridironGrading) February 21, 2025

Yes, Los Angeles will still have Les Snead as their top man, and head coach Sean McVay is destined to build teams that will forever challenge the Seahawks, but it appears they have lost a critical cog to their machine.

Unfortunately, those players Gladstone helped identify and draft will still be causing troubles for the Seahawks for years to come. Still, perhaps his departure might offer a bit of a pullback on selecting top-tier talent.

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