The Seattle Seahawks added two potential starters in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. First, it was South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, who they moved up for at No. 35. Then at No. 50, they selected Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo.

With draft grades rolling in, this is one year when the Seahawks are going to hope the draft experts are right. Here’s a sampling of what is being said.

The Seahawks are clearly being reshaped in the style of the Baltimore Ravens, even down to their quarterback who is coming out of college with questions about his accuracy but still receives rave reviews about his speed.

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.

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,

John Schneider may not have hit on every one of his decisions in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he still made a lot of very sharp moves. Here are the five best.