Seattle's group is receiving nearly a consensus high grade. Pro Football Focus gave the Seahawks an A, just one step down from the highest possible grade a team can receive. That began with a well-loved first-round pick of former North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel at No. 18 overall.

That's the only explanation for why only two of Seattle's 11 selections in the 2025 NFL draft were utilized on the defensive side of the ball. Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald shifted their attention to the struggling offense,

Is John Schneider making up for lost years in which he didn’t draft a quarterback? Yes, the Seahawks took Alabama star Jalen Milroe in the third round with the No. 92 overall pick, marking their first QB selection since spring football legend Alex McGough back in 2018.