We’re two weeks out from the 2025 NFL Draft in Inexperienced Bay, which implies it’s the height time of yr for rumors. Observe these rumors at your individual discretion!
ESPN lately printed its draft intel piece, full with a “what we’re listening to in regards to the [team’s] draft” blurb for every workforce. The Seattle Seahawks one, written by Matt Miller, signifies an curiosity in getting a receiver early… probably as early as No. 18.
What we’re listening to in regards to the Seahawks’ draft: Seattle is within the midst of a roster makeover, and with 5 picks within the high 100, it has loads of draft capital to do it. Whereas the offensive line is an space the Seahawks are anticipated to deal with, count on them to be on the lookout for a big-bodied receiver, too. Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) may fill that want with their first-round choose. — Miller
Usually this may simply be an fascinating footnote and nothing extra, however we might have cause to pay a bit of nearer consideration to what Miller is saying. This was the draft intel piece on Seattle again in 2024:
What we’re listening to in regards to the Seahawks’ draft: The hiring of Mike MacDonald as coach shifted how we view the Seahawks’ wants, however one fixed has been at defensive sort out. The Seahawks re-signed Leonard Williams in free company, however sources with the workforce reiterated to me this week that No. 16 is the ground for Texas defensive sort out Byron Murphy II. Murphy’s first-step quickness and energy are best within the 3-technique place and would enhance the inside pass-rush abilities of this protection. — Miller
Final I checked, the Seahawks did choose Byron Murphy II. Seems to be like he was the ground because the No. 16 general choose.
And in 2023:
What we’re listening to in regards to the Seahawks’ draft: The Seahawks may be checking in on the quarterbacks, however a supply in Seattle mentioned to count on line of defense assist over quarterback at No. 5 general. That would appear to level to a perception that both Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) or Jalen Carter (Georgia) will likely be accessible, a state of affairs that’s extremely probably at this level. However right here’s another Seattle nugget that throws a wrench in that: I used to be informed it loves cornerback Devon Witherspoon (Illinois) if the highest pass-rushers are gone. — Miller
Will Anderson Jr was off the board however Jalen Carter was not. Clearly the Seahawks valued Witherspoon greater than Carter and whereas there wasn’t a ton of pre-draft hypothesis about Seattle taking Witherspoon, Seattle broke from previous draft tendencies and chosen the star cornerback at No. 5.
There’s an excellent likelihood that Tetairoa McMillan will likely be off the board by the point the Seahawks are on the clock. I’m certain he’s ruffled some feathers with this lately resurfaced clip of him as an Arizona freshman admitting to not liking watching movie.
Arizona WR and potential high 10 choose Tet McMillian says he doesn’t like soccer or watching movie. Provides he by no means watches it on his personal.
Is that this regarding to you or no massive deal?
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— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) March 30, 2025
If we suppose Miller’s assertion of “on the lookout for a big-bodied receiver” is extra generalized and centered on their 5 picks within the high 100, then one other title to look at is Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins, a projected Day 2 choose who’s 6’4 and an All-Huge 12 Second-Workforce choice in 2024. The highest receivers on this draft typically usually are not as tall as both McMillan or Higgins. There are considerations about McMillan’s route-running and his lack of nice downfield velocity, however he’s identified to have an excellent catch radius and skill to win “above the rim,” one thing the Seahawks have persistently struggled with even when DK Metcalf was on the workforce.
As famous earlier this month, the Seahawks solely have two receivers below contract by way of 2026, one among whom is Cooper Kupp and he could also be an prompt cap casualty if 2025 doesn’t go in addition to hoped. Whereas the offensive line is of nice significance, 5 picks within the high 100 received’t all be spent at that place. It wouldn’t be a shock if Seattle checked out a receiver sooner quite than later.
