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Jeremiah: 3 numbers that illustrate Seattle Seahawks' draft

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May 8, 2025

Jeremiah: 3 numbers that illustrate Seattle Seahawks' draft

The Seattle Seahawks have received high marks for their 11-player draft class, with numerous analysts praising their mix of need-filling picks, high-upside swings and overall value.

But how exactly does their draft stack up against the rest of the league?

Very well, according to NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah.

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During his final appearance of the spring on Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk, Jeremiah shared some numbers on Wednesday that illustrate what the Seahawks accomplished in the draft. The numbers are based on Jeremiah’s pre-draft ranking of the top 150 prospects in this year’s class.

“Coming on with you guys, I wanted to see where the Seahawks fared,” said Jeremiah, who was a former NFL scout for three different teams. “And again, it’s just off of how I had the players ranked. … I thought (it showed how) they got quantity and quality.”

• 3rd in most top-150 players drafted

The Seahawks drafted six players in Jeremiah’s top 150: South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori (Jeremiah’s No. 15 overall prospect), North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel (No. 26), Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo (No. 51), Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton (No. 73), Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (No. 86) and Notre Dame defensive lineman Rylie Mills (No. 108).

The only teams with more players drafted from Jeremiah’s top 150 were the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns, who each had seven.

• 3rd in total top-150 value

To measure overall value, a point value was assigned to each of Jeremiah’s top 150 prospects. Jeremiah’s No. 1 prospect was assigned 150 points, his No. 2 prospect was assigned 149 points, and so on.

Based on that measure, the Seahawks totaled 547 points for the six players they drafted from Jeremiah’s top 150. Once again, the only teams with more points were the Patriots and Browns.

• 4th in total top-150 value over expected

This takes into account how much value a team added relative to its draft capital.

The Seahawks ended up making five selections in the top 150, drafting at picks 18, 35, 50, 92, 142. Based on the same 150-point scale mentioned above, the total expected value of those five picks adds up to 418 points. That puts Seattle’s value over expected at plus-129 points, which ranked fourth in the league.

Listen to the full conversation with NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah at this link or in the audio player near the top of this story. Tune in to Brock and Salk weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. or find the podcast on the Seattle Sports app.

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Super Bowl watching, and what else is up today/tonight

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February 8, 2026

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WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Super Bowl watching, and what else is up today/tonight

(Photo by Steven Rice)

The Super Bowl is no doubt the super-sized event on today’s list – but you have other options today, particularly pre-game – here’s what else is up, mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOFTBALL CLINIC: Today’s the day WSHS players put on an 8:30 am skills clinic to mentor younger players – details here; the second (advanced) session still had some room as of Saturday. Rain or shine! Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex, upper field (2801 SW Thistle).

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: Exercise early! The Westies Run Club starts its 9 am run at Highland Park Corner Store today. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

FREE WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASS: Another way to get moving! 9:30 am at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: For a contemplative session, see if there’s space in the small-group meditation session at 9:30 am at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW).

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Lots of options for game-day food and drink! Open as usual on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in winter produce-and-products season – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – plus lots of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, prepared foods, condiments, pasta, more. (Even chips!)

ROLLER DERBY ROAD TRIP: Want to spend a few pregame hours watching West Seattle-based Rainier Roller Riot bout? 10 am, Magnuson Park in North Seattle, you can do exactly that.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

MARCUS HARRISON GREEN @ WSUU: As previewed here, the Seattle journalist and advocate is guest speaker for Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation‘s Black History Month Celebration service today, 10:30 am. (7141 California SW or livestream)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

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SUPER BOWL PARTIES: Here’s our list of 11 West Seattle places to watch the game, from Alki to Morgan Junction, many opening early and advising you to get there early to get a table!

CLOSED ON GAME DAY: On the other hand, it’s a tradition for some local venues to close – or close early – on Super Bowl day. So far we’ve seen Mashiko mention it’s closed today and Cactus mention they’re closing early (2 pm). Anyone else? (Added: Raccolto and GH Pizza and Pasta.)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Pre-game relaxing at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

MUSIC AT C & P: 3-5 pm, Martha Liz & Friends provide music to go with your beverages at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

‘TOPDOG/UNDERDOG’: Theater instead of football – the new “comic fable” at ArtsWest has a matinée today, 3 pm. Check here for tickets.

ASTRA LUMINA: Held over into February, but no shows tonight.

TRIVIA AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5 pm to 8 pm, twice-monthly trivia hosted by Morgue Anne, all ages. (9444 Delridge Way SW)

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: 7:30 pm, play after the game, win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm, end your weekend with live music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could add to the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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Inside the world of the unsung heroes who could decide Super Bowl 60

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February 8, 2026

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Inside the world of the unsung heroes who could decide Super Bowl 60

SAN JOSE, CA — When it comes to special teams in the NFL, nearly every team talks the talk – even if it’s merely lip service – regarding their often-crucial importance. But the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks walk the walk.

“We have such a good group of core guys – everybody’s bought in. I think that’s shown when we flipped some games,” Seattle kicker Jason Myers, who led the league with 171 points scored this season, told USA TODAY Sports.

“Everyone always says it’s one-third of the game, but not a lot of places where that’s true. Obviously, we do (believe it).”

Myers was quick to cite the investment from Seahawks general manager John Schneider, who signed him in free agency coming off a Pro Bowl season with the New York Jets in 2018 and added a four-year extension in 2023.

Schneider spent a fifth-round draft pick in 2018 − rare currency for a punter − on Michael Dickson, a second-team All-Pro who’s now on his third contract with the team. Then there was the midseason acquisition of wideout Rashid Shaheed, who’s had a massive special teams impact for the Seahawks – including three TD returns, highlighted by a 95-yarder to open (and effectively end?) the game in Seattle’s 41-6 divisional-round playoff rout of the San Francisco 49ers.

That was among many examples where a special teams play – particularly late in the season – proved pivotal for the Seahawks on their way to the NFC’s top playoff seed and, ultimately, their berth in Super Bowl 60:

▶ In an 18-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15, Shaheed had 137 return yards while Myers accounted for all the scoring (6-for-6 on field goals) on a day when Seattle’s offense couldn’t find the end zone.

▶ In their riveting 38-37 defeat of the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16, a victory that put the Seahawks in control of the conference’s No. 1 seed, Shaheed’s 58-yard punt return for a TD midway through the third quarter sparked their comeback from a 30-14 deficit.

▶ Dickson’s towering third-quarter punt in windy conditions during the NFC championship game proved too much for the Rams’ Xavier Smith to handle, Seattle’s Dareke Young recovering the muff and setting up a TD pass from quarterback Sam Darnold on the next play (LA never led in the game from that point forward).

“They’re talented players,” Seahawks special teams coach Jay Harbaugh told USA TODAY Sports.

“We just have guys that are so about the team, from the weekly preparation to how they operate on game day. When a group of people has that mindset, it’s crazy how good you can get over time. I’m really thankful to be able to coach them. It’s been a blast.”

Jay Harbaugh, ‘underrated hero’

One of Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald’s first orders of business when the team hired him in 2024 was to recruit Harbaugh, with whom Macdonald had overlapped while with the Baltimore Ravens and University of Michigan.

“He’s kind of like an underrated hero behind this whole operation,” Macdonald said of Harbaugh amidst the Seahawks’ preparations to face the New England Patriots on Sunday.

“Great eye for talent, the way he got buy-in, and the way that he creatively coached these awesome fundamentals. … It was, like, a very, very easy decision to beg him to come to Seattle – and he’s done a tremendous job from Day One.

“Jay’s awesome.”

Harbaugh – the son of Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, who will be in attendance Sunday with the rare opportunity to see one of his son’s games in person, and nephew of New York Giants coach John Harbaugh, his boss for three years in Baltimore – reciprocates his praise for Macdonald.

“Mike makes it really important,” Jay Harbaugh told USA TODAY Sports regarding Seattle’s investment in special teams, including the support of fellow coordinators Klint Kubiak (offense) and Aden Durde (defense).

“You’re never battling any of that, which happens in a lot of places. So, getting the staff support and buy-in is a great thing. And then the players making it their own and taking ownership and being able to provide their input and ideas – them being committed to the success of each unit and not chasing their own stats.”

Harbaugh specifically name-checked fullback Brady Russell as a player who could probably attain special teams stardom, such as it is, but willingly plays within the confines of the system for the betterment of the group. An undrafted free agent in 2023, Russell has played nearly 1,000 special teams snaps during his time in Seattle compared to 107 on offense. He has 24 tackles over the past two seasons.

But big tackles – just like big kicks and returns – can change the tide of a game, especially when teams are evenly matched, as they theoretically are in a Super Bowl.

“It goes both ways. It really can spark your team and the stadium,” said Harbaugh. “We’ve had a couple of instances where we’ve been on the wrong end of that – you feel that the other way, too. One thing Mike talks about is just the complementary football – which is cliché, but like most clichés, they’re that way because they’re true. … When you have a great play on special teams, and then the offense goes and punches it in after a long return, or the kickoff team gets a really violent tackle at the 25-yard line – you just kind of build that momentum.

“The team feeds off each other, it’s like a family in that sense.”

Brenden Schooler, an All-Pro special teams player who succeeded the great Matthew Slater in New England, has admired Harbaugh and the Seahawks from afar.

“I mean, (Seattle) literally flips a game in one play. You just feel the energy shift,” Schooler told USA TODAY Sports. “Being on the short end of that stick is not fun.”

He added Harbaugh and the Seahawks are “ahead of the curve” while scheming blocks on kickoff returns.

“I’ve watched them all year long,” said Schooler, “it’s been a lot of fun to watch those guys go to work.”

New England special teams coach Jeremy Springer told USA TODAY Sports: “They’ve got the right pieces in the right places – Jay’s done an unbelievable job for them.”

Patriots also thrive on special teams

In addition to Schooler, the Pats also have an All-Pro player in the third phase, return ace Marcus Jones – one of the team’s captains who also doubles as a slot cornerback.

“It’s like having a really good quarterback – you always have the opportunity to score,” Springer said of the impact of a dangerous return man. “When you have a really good returner back there, guys just block harder. Because they know, they don’t want to be the block that doesn’t spring the guy to a touchdown – so your guys play harder for him.

“He just elevates the team.”

While Springer lauded Shaheed’s speed and acceleration, he believes the gift possessed by Jones, who has three punt return TDs in four NFL seasons, is setting up his blocks.

New England is less experienced in the kicking game, long snapper Julian Ashby and kicker Andy Borregales both rookies – though Springer says both are “even keel” and not effectively rookies at this stage of the season.

“We’ve got some good players, too, and at the end of the day, it’s gonna be an identity war,” said Springer, “their identity on special teams and our identity.”

Will opportunity knock in the Super Bowl?

It’s been nearly three decades since Green Bay Packers returner Desmond Howard was named the MVP of Super Bowl 31, the only special teamer who’s ever garnered that honor. If someone is to replicate it Sunday, the key is being prepared to maximize a chance.

“As a specialist, returner – you can’t really force the game,” said Myers. “So you’ve just got to be ready for your opportunity.”

Newly elected Hall of Fame kicker Adam Vinatieri was a frequent Super Bowl hero for the Patriots. Ten players have returned a kickoff all the way, but none since Seattle’s Percy Harvin 12 years ago.

No one has ever returned a punt for a TD in the Super Bowl. Springer also notes that teams are generally at the point of the season when it’s harder to get quality special teams repetitions in practice.

“It’s pretty likely that if you’re on offense or defense, there’s something that you’re dying to call – that you’ve worked on and you’ve schemed up, (and) you’re probably gonna get to call it,” said Harbaugh, explaining that executing a specific special teams play requires so many conditions to be in proper alignment.

“You’ve got be ready to take advantage of the moment when it comes. That’s part of the nature of the beast for us.”

Unlike Candlestick Park, the 49ers’ previous home, Levi’s Stadium – the Super Bowl 60 venue, far removed from the windier bay – isn’t known for erratic conditions that can play havoc with the kicking game. Frankly, it’s much warmer and calmer than Seattle or New England at this time of year.

Maybe what’s expected to be ideal weather can foster a big play from the unsung guys often viewed as having suboptimal NFL jobs.

“I think you’ve got to be a little crazy to do this, running full speed into somebody. At the end of the day, man, it’s doing whatever you can to help the team – whether that’s me running down as a gunner, me covering kicks, blocking for Marcus,” said Schooler.

“It’s whatever you can do to help the team.”

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WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 30 options!

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1 day ago

February 7, 2026

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(Skyline Seahawks support, seen from Hamilton Viewpoint last night, this photo and next by Greg Snyder)

Happy Super-Bowl-Eve Saturday! Highlights for today and tonight include open houses, student performances, workouts, comedy, music, theater, roller derby, a donation drive, more – mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you can join the Saturday 8 am free group run.

FREE PRENATAL WORKOUT: 9 am at FIT4MOM West Seattle (3707 California SW), free FIT4BABY class.

FREE MEDITATION: Start the weekend with Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile as a prelude to the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.

DONATE AT NEW WEST SEATTLE CLOTHESLINE SITE: 10 am-1 pm at 5444 Delridge Way SW, take seasonally appropriate clothing donations to the new location of the West Seattle Clothesline clothing bank.

OPTIMIZING DIGESTION: Invest 2.5 hours in learning how! 10 am-12:30 pm online with Megan Taylor, ND, FABNG, of Neighborhood Naturopathic Clinic (WSB sponsor) and Fawn Coussens, PT, of Kinetic PT – find details and registration info in our calendar listing.

ARK PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, visit the preschool at Arbor Heights Community Church. (4113 SW 102nd)

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond). Free.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group – details in our calendar listing.

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE – OPEN HOUSE @ VILLAGE GREEN: 11 am to 1 pm, visit Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor) for an open house with tours, Q&A, and info about their senior-living options.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, noon-4 pm most Saturdays (61st SW and SW Stevens).

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm Saturdays, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

LONG-DISTANCE ADVOCACY: Monthly Saturday meeting gathering to write Postcards 4 Democracy, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

ALKI ELEMENTARY MUSICAL, TWO PERFORMANCES: See rock musical “Olympus,” performed by Alki Elementary students, at 1 pm or 6:30 pm at Schmitz Park Elementary (5000 SW Spokane) – info and tickets here!

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)

JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: Southside Revolution hosts visitors from Whatcom County for bouts starting at 4:15 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW, White Center) – details and advance ticket link in our calendar listing.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6 pm, Circle of Songs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.

ASTRA LUMINA: A few more weekends for the celestially inspired lights-and-sound show at Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of the South Seattle College campus (6000 16th SW); first admission at 6 pm, get tickets here.

SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS: Play at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs), starting at 6:30 pm.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Morsel Trio, piano and strings, 7 pm; get tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: West Seattle School of Rock house band, 7 pm, free, all ages. (California SW & SW Alaska)

‘TOPDOG/UNDERDOG’: First weekend for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm curtain, get tickets here.

COMEDY COMPETITION, NIGHT 3: You get all the laughs, and you’re the judge! 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), get tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM: 9 pm, Dilla Day. (4547 California SW)

SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to a listing on our calendar, free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

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