2025 Seahawks NFL Draft Preview Show

·1 hr 30 min·5 clips

Why does Bill Albsted think the 2025 NFL Draft's uncertainty after pick 10 could force the Seahawks to radically change their first-round strategy?

The episode begins with hosts Bill Albsted and Keith Myers setting the stage for the 2025 NFL Draft, noting it is less than 48 hours away. They immediately highlight the draft's unique characteristic: a perceived drop in talent after roughly the first 12 picks, creating a flat tier of players from the mid-first to early second round. This uncertainty forms the central theme, as it impacts whether teams will trade up, trade back, or stay put. The hosts discuss how this could affect the Seahawks at pick 18, exploring the possibility of General Manager John Schneider trading up in the first round—a move he historically avoids—using Seattle's capital of five picks in the first 92 selections. They reference a quote from Schneider about using those picks to maneuver for a player they identify as a 'starter'. Specific prospect names are debated extensively. For the first round, mentions include cornerback Will Johnson, tight end Tyler Warren, defensive linemen Shemar Stewart and Kenneth Grant, and guard Tyler Booker. The discussion assesses positional value, with a notable debate on whether taking a tight end like Warren constitutes a 'luxury pick'. For Day 2, prospects like guard Donovan Jackson and quarterback Jalen Milroe are analyzed for fit and potential. The hosts also delve into Day 3 and undrafted free agent possibilities, naming players like wide receiver Jalen Royals and offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius. Throughout, they weave in insights from reports about league-wide interest in trading back, which could complicate Seattle's plans to move down. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes about past drafts and a preview of upcoming post-draft coverage.

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A measured Seahawks draft conversation built around board uncertainty, roster need, and the risk-reward pull of a quarterback projection.

With the first round just a couple of days out and Seattle staring at a cloudy board, the Seahawks Playbook Podcast frames the 2025 draft as a test of patience and uncertainty.

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You want to know whether Seattle should stay put or move around once the draft board gets strange after pick 10.

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