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2025 NFL Draft: Ultimate guide for Seattle Seahawks fans
Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft preparations underway
The Seattle Seahawks are finalizing draft boards ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. Hear how President of football operations & general manager John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald are planning to add young talent through the draft this season.
SEATTLE – The 2025 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 24, and runs through Saturday, April 26. For the first time in history, Lambeau Field in Green Bay will host the three-day event.
The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 overall pick and are widely expected to select Miami quarterback Cam Ward.
Following Ward, a host of college football’s top talent, including Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, Michigan’s Mason Graham, Penn State’s Abdul Carter and LSU’s Will Campbell, are expected to go early in the first round.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about the 2025 NFL Draft, including top prospects, draft order, viewing options and special coverage for Seattle Seahawks fans.
Where, how to watch the 2025 NFL Draft
Round 1: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Rounds 2–3: Friday at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Rounds 4–7: Saturday at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT
TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network and ESPN Deportes in Spanish
Streaming: ESPN or NFL Network Live
A general view of the stage ahead of the NFL football draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025, in Green Bay. (Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks live 2025 NFL Draft coverage
KJR’s ‘The Ian Furness Show’
Streaming on FOX LOCAL from1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT on Thursday and Friday
Washington Sports Wrap with Aaron Levine and Alyssa Charlston, live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center
Watch on FOX LOCAL and FOX 13 Seattle at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday
Seattle Seahawks 2025 draft picks, strategy
What draft pick are the Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks do not hold a top-10 pick in the first round, but will make multiple selections across the seven-round draft.
Seattle’s exact draft position was determined by their 2024 regular season record and playoff outcome, positioning them in the latter half of Round 1. The full draft order is subject to change due to trades.
How many draft picks do the Seahawks have in 2025?
Seattle enters the 2025 draft with seven total selections. General Manager John Schneider and Head Coach Mike Macdonald are expected to focus on bolstering the offensive and defensive lines, as well as potentially adding depth at linebacker and running back.
Seattle’s 2025 NFL Draft picks
- Round 1, No. 18 overall
- Round 2, No. 50 overall
- Round 2, No. 52 overall (from Pittsburgh)
- Round 3, No. 82 overall
- Round 3, No. 92 overall (from Las Vegas)
- Round 4, No. 137 overall (compensatory pick)
- Round 5, No. 172 overall (compensatory pick)
- Round 5, No. 175 overall (compensatory pick)
- Round 7, No. 223 overall (from Pittsburgh)
- Round 7, No. 234 overall
What do the Seahawks need in the draft?
After finishing with a .500 record and narrowly missing the playoffs, the Seahawks’ key needs are:
- Offensive line reinforcements, particularly at guard and center.
- Defensive line pass-rushers.
- Inside linebacker depth.
- Running back support behind Kenneth Walker III.
What is the 2025 NFL Draft order?
- Tennessee Titans (3-14)
- Cleveland Browns (3-14)
- New York Giants (3-14)
- New England Patriots (4-13)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13)
- Las Vegas Raiders (4-13)
- New York Jets (5-12)
- Carolina Panthers (5-12)
- New Orleans Saints (5-12)
- Chicago Bears (5-12)
- San Francisco 49ers (6-11)
- Dallas Cowboys (7-10)
- Miami Dolphins (8-9)
- Indianapolis Colts (8-9)
- Atlanta Falcons (8-9)
- Arizona Cardinals (8-9)
- Cincinnati Bengals (9-8)
- Seattle Seahawks (10-7)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7)
- Denver Broncos (10-7)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
- Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)
- Green Bay Packers (11-6)
- Minnesota Vikings (14-3)
- Houston Texans (10-7)
- Los Angeles Rams (10-7)
- Baltimore Ravens (12-5)
- Detroit Lions (15-2)
- Washington Commanders (12-5)
- Buffalo Bills (13-4)
- Kansas City Chiefs (15-2)
- Philadelphia Eagles (14-3)
The order for Rounds 2-7 can be found on FOX Sports.
National storylines, players to watch
Top quarterback prospects
Cam Ward remains the frontrunner to go No. 1 overall to the Titans. The former Miami signal-caller impressed scouts during workouts and individual pro days.
“They finally got to see me throw in person. That should be all they need to see,” Ward said. “At the end of the day, if they want to give me the pick or not, I’m going to be happy with whatever team I go to. I just want to play football.”
Other quarterback prospects include Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, whose father is Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, and players such as Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) and Riley Leonard (Notre Dame).
Other potential top picks
Travis Hunter (CB/WR, Colorado): One of the few true two-way players in college football.
Abdul Carter (LB, Penn State): Known for his sideline-to-sideline range.
Mason Graham (DL, Michigan): A disruptive interior lineman with All-American potential.
Will Campbell (OL, LSU): Projected to anchor an NFL offensive line for a decade.
Frequently asked questions about the 2025 NFL Draft
Who has the 1st pick in the NFL Draft 2025?
The Tennessee Titans hold the first overall pick after a 2024 season that ended with a league-worst record.
What NFL team has the most draft picks in 2025?
As of Draft week, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers each have eleven picks. Seven teams have ten picks, including the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys.
Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held April 23-25, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
Where is the 2027 NFL Draft?
The NFL has not officially announced the host city for the 2027 NFL Draft. Washington, D.C. and Denver are among cities who have submitted bids to host the 2027 draft.
How much does a 4th-round NFL draft pick make?
A fourth-round selection in the NFL typically signs a four-year rookie contract valued at around $4 to $5 million total, depending on the exact pick number.
Are NFL Draft tickets free?
The NFL Draft experience is free and open to the public, but fans must register through the NFL’s OnePass app to access the viewing areas and fan activations.
There are limited ticket options available for fans who want a more premium experience which can cost upwards of $650.
What is the minimum age for the NFL Draft?
Players must be at least three years removed from high school to be eligible for the NFL Draft, generally making the minimum age around 20 to 21 years old.
Can you play in the NFL without going to college?
NFL eligibility rules require players to be three years removed from high school. While nearly all draftees play college football, the league does not require college graduation or even attendance.
Who is the youngest player to ever play in the NFL?
The youngest known player to play in an NFL game was Amobi Okoye, who debuted at age 19 after being drafted by the Houston Texans in 2007.
What’s next for Seahawks fans?
With a full slate of picks and several positions in need of depth, the Seahawks’ 2025 draft strategy will be key in shaping the team’s future. Fans can follow every selection live on local radio, television and digital platforms throughout the weekend.
Stay with FOX 13 Seattle and FOX LOCAL for complete local coverage of the Seahawks’ draft picks, analysis from experts, and interviews with newly selected players.
The Source: Information in this story came from the FOX 13 Seattle Sports Team, The Associated Press, FOX Sports, the National Football League and the Seattle Seahawks.
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The question Jeff Passan has about the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners enter this season with fewer question marks than they’ve had in any year in recent memory.
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The club began spring camp with few open spots on a big league roster set to return many of the same faces from last year’s run to the American League Championship Series. And outside of what are believed to be short-term injuries to shortstop J.P. Crawford and right-hander Bryce Miller, the M’s left their spring training facility in Peoria without much to be concerned about.
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan is high on this year’s Mariners, even picking them to represent the American League in the World Series. But there is one question he has about the team as the season begins, he told Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk on Wednesday.
“Cal Raleigh had a once-in-a-lifetime season last year, and while he’s still going to be excellent his year, once in a lifetime is once in a lifetime. So how does the offense make up for – I’m not gonna even say lack of production – but the difference in production from what they got from Cal Raleigh last year?” Passan said.
After leading MLB catchers in home runs during the 2023 and 2024 campaigns, Raleigh led all of baseball with a historic 60-homer season in 2026 that nearly doubled his previous career high of 34 hit in 2024. Raleigh’s 60 homers broke Salvador Perez’s single-season record of 48 for a primary catcher, Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle’s record of 54 for a switch-hitter and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.’s Mariners record of 56.
While Raleigh has displayed premier slugging abilities since becoming a full-time starter in 2022, Passan expects a significant drop from the 60 he hit last year.
“I don’t think it would be fair or reasonable to expect 60 home runs again from Cal Raleigh because let’s not forget no catcher in history had come close to that number,” Passan said. “I don’t even know if 50 is a reasonable expectation, frankly. But a 40-plus home run season from Cal Raleigh (is reasonable).”
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NBA to explore expansion opportunities in Seattle and Las Vegas after Board of Governors votes in favor of move
The NBA took its first major step toward bringing back the Seattle Supersonics on Wednesday. The league’s Board of Governors reportedly voted in favor of the NBA exploring expansion opportunities in both Seattle and Las Vegas, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The vote was expected, as Charania reported in mid-March that the league would put the issue up to a vote at its Board of Governors meeting later in the month.
The vote does not guarantee Seattle and Las Vegas will receive expansion teams in the near-future, but it allows the league to explore those opportunities. Given the amount of money at stake — Charania reported bids could be in the $7 billon to $10 billion range — it should not come as a major surprise that the Board of Governors allowed the league to move forward with the process.
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There are still a few more steps the league and Board of Governors must take before officially expanding to 32 teams. Wednesday’s vote was just the first step in the process. The league and Board of Governors will likely vote to finalize the motion later in the year, Charania reported in mid-March. He also stated that momentum was moving toward expansion being approved, as a “growing number of owners are believed to support” the idea. In order for the motion to pass, 23 of the league’s 30 owners need to vote in favor of it.
If the league is allowed to continue down this road, the NBA would likely look to add both teams to the league ahead of the 2028-29 season. If Seattle and Las Vegas both receive teams, they would be put in the Western Conference, which would lead to some team re-alignment around the league.
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For Las Vegas, the news opens up the possibility for the first-ever NBA franchise in the city. Las Vegas has shown the ability to support professional sports teams in recent year, with the NHL’s Golden Knights, WNBA’s Aces and NFL’s Raiders already in the city and MLB’s Athletics on the way.
Seattle hasn’t had an NBA franchise since the Supersonics left to become the Oklahoma City Thunder after the 2007-08 NBA season.
The NBA last expanded in 2004, when the Charlotte Bobcats — now the Hornets — started play.
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