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The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2025 NFL draft with a clear strategy. Long-time general manager John Schneider is still acclimating to how second-year head coach Mike Macdonald wants to build the roster. Furthermore, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is the new play-caller, leading to additional changes in how the Seahawks acquire talent.
It appears the Seahawks targeted athleticism all throughout the 2025 NFL draft. First-round guard Grey Zabel is an athletic and versatile blocker. Second-round safety Nick Emmanwori put forth one of the most breathtaking performances at the NFL Combine in recent memory. The strategy remained in place all throughout the draft. Sixth-round guard Bryce Cabeldue is a 99th percentile athlete for the position.
Pro Football Focus recently made note of this approach.
"Seattle focused on elite athleticism throughout the 2025 draft, stockpiling explosive prospects across multiple positions as the franchise transitions into a new era," Dalton Wasserman recently wrote. "Offensive lineman Grey Zabel brings rare versatility, having played all five positions along the line during his career at North Dakota State. Safety Nick Emmanwori enters the league as one of the most dynamic and athletic defensive backs in recent memory."
"Tight end Elijah Arroyo brings big-play potential as a vertical threat, leading the FBS with 16.9 yards per reception last season," Wasserman continued. "And at quarterback, the Seahawks added the most athletic signal-caller in the class in Jalen Milroe — a true dual-threat weapon with game-breaking ability. With speed and flexibility now infused into the roster, Seattle is clearly building a more dynamic and unpredictable offense for the future."
The Seahawks showcased a shifting strategy during the 2025 NFL draft. Schneider, Macdonald, and Kubiak want to revamp the roster with outstanding athletes. It was mission accomplished, following the additions of talents like Zabel, Emmanwori, Cabeldue, and Jalen Milroe.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Seahawks take new direction
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It appears the Seahawks targeted athleticism all throughout the 2025 NFL draft. First-round guard Grey Zabel is an athletic and versatile blocker. Second-round safety Nick Emmanwori put forth one of the most breathtaking performances at the NFL Combine in recent memory. The strategy remained in place all throughout the draft. Sixth-round guard Bryce Cabeldue is a 99th percentile athlete for the position.
Pro Football Focus recently made note of this approach.
"Seattle focused on elite athleticism throughout the 2025 draft, stockpiling explosive prospects across multiple positions as the franchise transitions into a new era," Dalton Wasserman recently wrote. "Offensive lineman Grey Zabel brings rare versatility, having played all five positions along the line during his career at North Dakota State. Safety Nick Emmanwori enters the league as one of the most dynamic and athletic defensive backs in recent memory."
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"Tight end Elijah Arroyo brings big-play potential as a vertical threat, leading the FBS with 16.9 yards per reception last season," Wasserman continued. "And at quarterback, the Seahawks added the most athletic signal-caller in the class in Jalen Milroe — a true dual-threat weapon with game-breaking ability. With speed and flexibility now infused into the roster, Seattle is clearly building a more dynamic and unpredictable offense for the future."
The Seahawks showcased a shifting strategy during the 2025 NFL draft. Schneider, Macdonald, and Kubiak want to revamp the roster with outstanding athletes. It was mission accomplished, following the additions of talents like Zabel, Emmanwori, Cabeldue, and Jalen Milroe.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Seahawks take new direction
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