Seattle's group is receiving nearly a consensus high grade. Pro Football Focus gave the Seahawks an A, just one step down from the highest possible grade a team can receive. That began with a well-loved first-round pick of former North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel at No. 18 overall.

SEATTLE -- The 2025 NFL draft kicked off in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday. The Seattle Seahawks selected Grey Zabel from North Dakota State with the 18th pick in the first round. Below is analysis of every Seahawks pick:

That's the only explanation for why only two of Seattle's 11 selections in the 2025 NFL draft were utilized on the defensive side of the ball. Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald shifted their attention to the struggling offense,