The Seattle Seahawks can do a lot in the 2025 NFL draft. After trading quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf this offseason, the team upped its selection possibilities to 10. Four of these come on Day 2 of the draft, which means Seattle can grab some high-end talent in the second and third rounds.
Even after general manager John Schneider made the wise move of choosing offensive lineman Grey Zabel with the team's first-round choice, another offensive lineman would not be a bad idea on Day 2. The Seahawks could do that, and still have three choices left to take a wide receiver or edge rusher.
The first three rounds of the draft should supply starters. Maybe not all of these players will be expected to become future Pro Bowlers or stars, but they could be foundational players who help the team win many games. But while getting another O-lineman would be terrific, the Seahawks' next pick should be obvious.
Seahawks first pick on Day should be Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins
Seattle needs to get younger at receiver, and they need a bigger one. Free agent acquisition Marquez Valdes-Scantling is 6'4", but a small 6'4." He isn't going to body anyone up and catch a bunch of contested balls. He does have speed, though.
Jake Bobo is 6'4", but he lacks high-end speed. The Seahawks need a player who is a combination of Bobo and MVS. The receiver that best fits that definition and is available on Day 2 is Iowa State's Jayden Higgins. He is 6'4" and 215 pounds, and he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at the NFL combine.
His issue was that he played at Iowa State, not necessarily known for producing NFL-ready wide receivers. His route tree is limited, and he will need a little time to adapt to the league. Thankfully, Seattle has depth at receiver with veterans Cooper Kupp and MVS, and a true WR1 in Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Taking Higgins and not expecting too much too soon is exactly what Seattle can offer. Plus, rookie receivers have a notoriously difficult time adjusting to the size and speed of NFL defensive backs. Even JSN struggled as a rookie.
Higgins should turn into an outstanding player exactly when the Seahawks need him to. MVS is on a one-year deal, and Kupp has no guaranteed money after his first season. Higgins could be ready to become WR2 in 2026, and pair with JSN to become one of the more dangerous receiver duos in the NFL for many years afterward.
The Seahawks might need to trade up to get Higgins, but the team has the draft capital to pull off that kind of deal. Higgins would be worth it.