The Seahawks made 11 selections in this year’s draft, but just two when it came to the defensive side of the ball. The first may wind up being a big-time steal.

SEATTLE -- The 2025 NFL draft kicked off in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday. The Seattle Seahawks selected Grey Zabel from North Dakota State with the 18th pick in the first round. Below is analysis of every Seahawks pick:

The Seahawks had clear needs up front on the offensive line, at wide receiver, and even in the secondary, and they managed to address all of them. Before the draft, general manager John Schneider said the team was in a position to draft " darn good football players " and that's just what they did.