Are The Seattle Seahawks’ 2025 NFL Draft Picks Limiting The Team’s Potential?

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The 2025 NFL Draft is coming up in three months, from April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Seattle Seahawks have the 18th pick in the first round.

Here is the current draft order, with the final two picks still to be determined after the Super Bowl:

  1. Tennessee Titans
  2. Cleveland Browns
  3. New York Giants
  4. New England Patriots
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars
  6. Las Vegas Raiders
  7. New York Jets
  8. Carolina Panthers
  9. New Orleans Saints
  10. Chicago Bears
  11. San Francisco 49ers
  12. Dallas Cowboys
  13. Miami Dolphins
  14. Indianapolis Colts
  15. Atlanta Falcons
  16. Arizona Cardinals
  17. Cincinnati Bengals
  18. Seattle Seahawks
  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  20. Denver Broncos
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers
  22. Los Angeles Chargers
  23. Green Bay Packers
  24. Minnesota Vikings
  25. Houston Texans
  26. Los Angeles Rams
  27. Baltimore Ravens
  28. Detroit Lions
  29. Washington Commanders
  30. Buffalo Bills

Here is what national media are predicting the Seahawks will do with their first-round pick:

Mel Kiper

Pick: Armand Membou, OT/G, Missouri

“Membou can play tackle or guard, but Seattle will focus on the interior. He might replace free agent Laken Tomlinson at left guard, while also providing backup for often-injured right tackle Abraham Lucas.

He is very good at pass protection and is strong at the point of attack. With over 2,000 career snaps, he’s experienced.”

Chris Trapasso

Pick: Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

“Tyler Booker is ready to play in the NFL and would help the Seahawks fix their run-game issues from 2024.”

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com

Pick: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

“Mike Macdonald returns to Michigan to pick Grant, who could be part of a strong defensive line alongside Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II. Remember, Jarran Reed and Johnathan Hankins will be free agents.”

Jason McIntyre

Pick: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

“I’m sticking with this pick, where I had Milroe in an earlier draft. I don’t see any other quarterbacks sneaking into the first round. Let’s see how Jaxson Dart’s process goes.”

Dane Brugler

Pick: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT/G, Texas

“There are varying opinions about Banks in the league. Some think of him as a tackle, others as a guard.

Some believe he might sneak into the top 15, while others see him as a late first-rounder. The Seahawks need help with their offensive line, and Banks is considered a ‘quality starter’ who would help stabilize things.”

Danny Kelly

Pick: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

“The Seahawks badly need help on the interior offensive line, so while it may seem a bit high to pick a guard here, I doubt many Seahawks fans will mind if Booker comes in and starts right away.

He’s a powerhouse in the run game, pushing defensive linemen out of the way and helping create lanes. He should improve Seattle’s weak run game and provide Geno Smith with better protection.”

Rob Rang

Pick: Josh Simmons, OL, Ohio State

“It’s been the same problem in Seattle for many years—a weak offensive line is holding the team back. Simmons caught scouts’ attention at San Diego State and played well for Ohio State before an October season-ending knee injury.

If teams are confident in his recovery, he will be a first-round pick. He has the size to play guard and the athleticism for tackle, giving Seattle valuable flexibility.”

Seattle Seahawks reacts after scoring a touchdown in the 2nd quarter

Daniel Flick

Pick: Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas

“Despite starting the season as a possible top-10 pick, Banks might slip out of the top 15. He has some concerns about arm length and whether he can stay at tackle long term, but Seattle needs help at both tackle and guard.

Banks allowed only one sack and two quarterback hits this season and is strong and athletic enough to play either position as a rookie.”

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

Pick: Armand Membou, OT/G, Missouri

“After firing offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald wants to focus more on a powerful rushing attack.

The strong Membou could help make that happen, whether he stays at right tackle or moves to the interior to address Seattle’s biggest offensive line problem.”

Josh Edwards

Pick: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

“Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald gets a leader for the secondary with Malaki Starks, who brings a combination of awareness and athleticism to the field.”

Max Chadwick

Pick: Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia

“The Seahawks had one of the worst interior offensive lines in the NFL this season. Milum, who played tackle for all four years at West Virginia, can also move inside to guard.

He was excellent this past season, leading all FBS tackles in pass-blocking grade and ranking third in run-blocking grade.”

Joseph Acosta

Pick: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

“Freak linebackers who can rush the passer and drop back in coverage? Campbell would be a perfect fit in Mike Macdonald’s defense.”

Jordan Reid

Pick: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

“The injuries to right tackle Abraham Lucas are becoming a serious problem, as he has only played 13 games in the past two seasons. Finding a player who can develop into a guard and eventually replace Lucas or step in at tackle right away should be a priority.

The 6-4, 315-pound Conerly made a big improvement in his second season as a starter, allowing only one sack and five pressures. He could be the future at right tackle or play elsewhere on the line.”

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By Ritik

Ritik Katiyar is pursuing a post-graduate degree in Pharmaceutics. Currently, he lives in Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India. You can find him writing about all sorts of listicle topics. A pharmaceutical postgrad by day, and a content writer by night. You can write to him at [email protected]

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