The latest Seattle Seahawks undrafted free agent gem is yet to be known. Of course, we know who the team signed in 2025, but training camp has not yet begun. UDFAs will need to be preseason stars to have any chance of making the active 53-man roster.
As 12s know, Seattle has not only kept some UDFAs on the roster since John Schneider became the team's general manager in 2010, but a few have become stars. Wide receiver Doug Baldwin (a 2011 UDFA) became arguably a top-five wideout in team history. His teammate, Jermaine Kearse, played a significant role for the team in the 2010s.
Current receiver Jake Bobo is a fan favorite, and he could be even more productive in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's system. His impact might not yet have been fully felt, but it could be in 2025.
Jared Ivey might be the Seahawks next UDFA star
The Seahawks' defense might have found a winner in this offseason's UDFA signings. A couple of the edge rushers have been highly touted, and many would not have been shocked had they been drafted. One defensive back could be a presence on the active roster, too.
The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler is especially high on two UDFAs for Seattle: Edge rusher Jared Ivey and defensive back Zy Alexander. Ivey, in particular, might have a couple of things on his side that mean keeping him around should be a priority.
Lots of talent that didn’t hear their name called on draft weekend. A few UDFAs I expect to push for the 53 this summer:
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) May 6, 2025
• LB Shaun Dolac - Rams
• DB Jabbar Muhammad - Jags
• WR Xavier Restrepo - Titans
• TE Jake Briningstool - Chiefs
• ED Jared Ivey - Seahawks
• OT Hollin…
The 6'6" and 280-pound edge rusher had seven sacks for Ole Miss last season. He has had double-digit tackles for loss in the previous two years. Bleacher Report had a third-round grade on him before the 2025 NFL draft. He is strong, but not with a lot of bend.
There were also doubts about his motor, but it is doubtful that Schneider would have chosen Ivey if the GM had doubted Ivey's passion for football. The Seahawks organization craves guys who want to play and get better. Seattle will probably pass them by if there are doubts about that with a player.
Because of Ivey's size, strength, and height, which allows him to gain more mass, he might want to focus on the damage he can do from the interior of the defensive line instead of on the edge. Leonard Williams and Jarran Reed are good, but over 30 years old. Seattle will need to replace them sooner rather than later.
If Ivey gains size and works on his technique, which he can do as a rookie, he might be ready to become a very significant player in 2026. In other words, he could be the Seahawks' next UDFA diamond.