The Seahawks moved down again, sending pick 144 to the Browns, which they used to take Shedeur Sanders. Seattle got picks 166 and 192 in return and landed a solid with that 192nd pick. Whether Milroe or Sanders will be better is a discussion for another time.
John Schneider has more than re-established his credentials as the king of the Draft Weekend trades. First, he moved up to pick 35 to land Nick Emmanwori. Then the Seahawks traded Sam Howell to the Vikings, along with their 172nd pick, for Minnesota's 142nd selection.
Just moments later, Trader John sent pick 144 to Cleveland for picks 166 and 192. Not only did this add even more draft capital to Seattle's already deep trove, but it also added another NFC rival. Sure, the Eagles have an outstanding young QB in Jalen Hurts. But the draft is about the future. I doubt that was Seattle's biggest motivation, but it didn't hurt (no pun intended). It did give Seattle another.
Seahawks land guard Bryce Cabeldue with the 192nd pick
John Schneider has done a terrific job drafting the kind of players Seattle's coaching staff wanted to add to their roster. Mike Macdonald wants hard-nosed, tough, physical players, especially on the line of scrimmage. Grey Zabel, the Seahawks' first pick and the 18th overall, fits that description to a T. So does fifth-round selection, defensive lineman Rylie Mills. Both players have been described as nasty in the best way possible.
Seattle's pick at number 192 adds to that profile. Bryce Cabeldue was a four-year starter for the Kansas Jayhawks at tackle, playing on the left side last season. At 6'4" and 306 pounds, he's noted as more mauler than technician. Pro Football Focus (subscription required) graded him at 64.1 in gap schemes, but 81.0 in zone-blocking schemes. That fits in perfectly with the scheme Klint Kubiak will bring to Seattle in 2025.
The consensus on Cabeldue is that while he's quick off the ball, he isn't the best at sustaining blocks. He'll be moving inside to guard, where he'll face competition from Christian Haynes and Satoa Laumea. And maybe Anthony Bradford, although I'll be shocked if he's still on the roster after training camp.
At this point of the draft, we all know it's pretty much a crap shoot. Still, the Seahawks have struck gold a few times late in the draft. Chris Carson in the seventh round certainly stands out, but Travis Homer has shown promise as well. All Cabeldue needs is an opportunity, and he'll certainly have that as a guard in Seattle.