There is no real way to guess what the Seattle Seahawks will do early in any draft. If you have predicted even two of the first picks for the team since John Schneider became the team's general manager in 2010, you deserve to give yourself an award. Part of the reason the team is so difficult to predict is that Schneider rarely drafts for need first.
12s know that Seattle needs to address its offensive line, and Schneider likely will, but not in the first round. The GM has said he doesn't see a center worthy of choosing in the 2025 draft, but we still think he will get one. One that can be paired easily with a guard taken this year.
With less than 10 days left before the 2025 NFL draft, here is our best guess at what the Seahawks will do based on Schneider's tendencies. This mock draft was created using Pro Football Focus's (subscription required) mock draft simulator. The first choice below is unlikely to be around at pick 18, but it would be great if he were.
Round 1, pick 18: Walter Nolen - DL, Ole Miss
Nolen is 6'4" and 300 pounds with decent athletic ability. What he does, though, is get the most out of the ability he has. He seemingly plays quicker and stronger than his skill tests imply he should. Nolen needs to refine his pass-rush moves, but most college prospects do. In a couple of seasons, he could have Leonard Williams-type production.
Round 2, pick 50: Tate Ratledge - G, Georgia
New Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak uses an outside zone running scheme, and Ratledge was made for that. He has elite athleticism and excellent strength at 6'6 1/2" and 310 pounds, and gained a lot of experience in the best conference in college football. Over the last three seasons, the right guard started 36 games. He could be a Week 1 starter.
Round 2, pick 52: Jared Wilson - C, Georgia
Wilson might be chosen a little high here, but he might not be around at pick 82. Plus, getting Wilson, who could also start Week 1 in the 2025 season for Seattle, and pairing him with Ratledge would immediately cease any confusion between center and guard communication. Wilson also has fantastic athleticism and is ready-made for Kubiak's scheme.
Round 3, pick 82: Kevin Winston, Jr. - S, Penn State
With the Baltimore Ravens, Mike Macdonald used a lot of three-safety sets. He has done less of that with the Seahawks, mostly because Devon Witherspoon can play any spot on the field exceptionally well. Getting the 6'1 1/2" and 215-pound Winston could mean the Seahawks use Witherspoon at outside corner more, though. He missed a lot of 2024 with an injury, but his length should be a good fit in Seattle.
Round 3, pick 92: Kyle Williams - WR, Washington State
Williams is not going to be a replacement for DK Metcalf, but he could eventually be for Tyler Lockett. He is a slot receiver at 5'11" and 190 pounds and very productive. He was fourth in the FBS last year with 14 touchdown receptions. He has the explosiveness to create space, but needs to run crisper routes.
Round 4, pick 137: Sai'vion Jones - Edge, LSU
Jones probably won't be around in the fourth round, but he was in the PFF simulator, so why not choose him? He is 6'5" and 280 pounds with good athleticism. He should have been more productive in college (he never had more than 4.5 sacks in a season), but he might be a better pro than he was at LSU.
Round 5, pick 172: Tyler Shough - QB, Louisville
If the Seahawks select a quarterback, it must be in the later rounds. After signing Drew Lock in free agency, Seattle has three experienced quarterbacks, so a rookie is unnecessary. Potentially, John Schneider takes the 6'5", oft-injured, strong-armed Shough in round five in hopes he will eventually land on the practice squad. He needs to work on his mobility, though.
Round 5, pick 175: Jah Joyner - Edge, Minnesota
Joyner's athletic traits are fine. He ran a 4.6 40 at the NFL combine and is decently sized at 6'4" and 260 pounds. His issue is that he lacks proven production. He has the raw ability to contribute, but his worst season in college was arguably his last, when he had three fewer sacks than the year before. He could be the second coming of Tyreke Smith.
Round 7, pick 223: Clay Webb - G, Jacksonville State
Webb is 6'3" and 312 pounds, so he has the size to play. The risk is that he has not proven he can be good against high-end competition. He might need a year to sit and get stronger, and is probably no better than a quality backup throughout his career.
Round 7, pick 234: Ty Robinson - DL, Nebraska
Does Robinson fall to the seventh round? Probably not. He is 6'5" and 290 pounds with good athleticism. Last season at Nebraska, he had 12.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks. He is more likely a fourth or fifth-round selection.