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Here are the best and worst picks by the Seahawks in the 2025 draft, from the perspective of whether each selection was a "steal" or a "reach" relative to consensus rankings.

Emmanwori and Zabel essentially cancel each other out. Martinez and Horton were excellent Day 3 steals.

Using consensus big board rankings prior to the draft, we can evaluate how much value each team got from its draft selections and trades. Here's how each team did:

10 most accurate big boards on Day 1:

Pro Football Network (0.60)
Tankathon (0.59)
The Huddle Report (0.58)
Consensus Median (0.57)
Consensus Adjusted Average (0.57)
Consensus Average (0.53)
Fantasy Pros (0.52)
Draft Board Guru (0.51)
Daniel Jeremiah (0.44)
The Ringer (0.42)

Well, the manifesto is finally complete. 11 weeks, 11 positions, and 55 draft targets for the Seahawks.

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Luke Newman, Michigan State
6034, 308
PFF's highest pass blocking grade on play action. 9.86 RAS. Left guard.

Thomas Perry, Middlebury
6026, 310
Shrine Bowl standout. 8.38 RAS. Left guard/center.

Nash Jones, Texas State
6040, 320
Coachable NFL qualities. 8.78 RAS. Left guard.

Willie Lampkin, North Carolina
Height: 5106, Weight: 279
Unprecedented size but awesome tape. Versatile run blocker with potential development into a fullback.

Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Height: 6046, Weight: 320
9.76 RAS but overextends and loses balance. Developmental left guard.

Jackson Slater makes sense for the Seahawks as an outside zone weapon with the strength to hold the point of attack off the snap as well. His consistency as a pass protector suggests a ceiling not yet reached, and his technical miscues are fixable with his IQ and better coaching.

Jackson Slater creates some of his best tape springing outside runs with counter concepts and pin-pull action. In pass protection, he has a nice jump set with the upper body power to knock back and/or lock onto opponents, confirmed by 30+ reps on the bench at the combined.

Over 2023 and 2024 combined, Jackson Slater allowed not a single sack and only 1 QB hit. He's smart, tough, and quite frankly too good for the FCS. He's more ready for the NFL than it might seem at first glance. He's a competitive learner that has been improving year over year.

If you remember my love for Mason McCormick last year, you'll find no surprise Jackson Slater is on this list. Slater is another multi-sport athlete who went to a small school and was remarkably consistent as a left guard over several years, logging more than 2,500 snaps.

Jackson Slater, Sacramento State
Projection: 4th Round

Height: 6030
Weight: 318
Broad: 108

Pros:
- Dense core with strong arms
- Large range and burst off the line

Cons:
- Discipline and balance suffer from over-eagerness in space
- Unrefined hand usage in pass protection

Jared Wilson makes sense for the Seahawks because he is suited for a system that plays as much zone as possible, due to a lack of size and power limiting his ability in the phone booth. He plays with excellent leverage and flexibility with good balance as a moving blocker.

Jared Wilson was finally the premiere center in 2024, logging 810 snaps, mostly pass blocking, allowing only 5 hurries, 1 QB hit, and of course 0 sacks. His footwork is impressive and shows up in his quickness on angles. He set the record for 40-yd dash top speed among centers.

Jared Wilson calls his mother his backbone, citing all she sacrificed for him and his three brothers. He credits her for his mental toughness and work ethic that allowed him to earn a starting center role at Georgia after a rocky start and uphill battle in the tough program.

Jared Wilson was a 3-star recruit from North Carolina who received offers from many top ranked programs and ultimately chose to join the Bulldogs. He came in as a guard and was immediately humbled by Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter in practice reps over a formative first two years.

Jared Wilson, Georgia
Projection: 2nd Round

Height: 6031
Weight: 311
Broad: 112

Pros:
- Extremely agile, master of the three R's (react, recover, redirect)
- Locks onto blocks with hands

Cons:
- Limited experience/processing consistency
- Susceptible to heavy, powerful tackles

Tate Ratledge makes sense for the Seahawks because of his vast experience in a varied scheme and his special personality. He scored a 9.98 RAS and offers a high ceiling as a right guard. If durability becomes a factor, Seattle does have Christian Haynes, who makes a fine backup.

Tate Ratledge had a shoulder injury in '22, a knee injury in '23, and an ankle injury in '24, but this did not stop him from playing over 2,000 snaps at a high level with that classic trench nastiness. Coaches rave about his love of the game and teammates adore him as a captain.

Tate Ratledge was the starting right guard by his second year, but his season ended as quickly as it started when he suffered a Lisfranc injury in the first quarter of the opener. He returned in 2022 and won a championship with Georgia and was First Team All-SEC in 2023 and 2024.

Tate Ratledge is a Southern kid from Chattanooga who grew up in Georgia playing football, basketball, and track & field. Few know that he actually won 3rd place in a shotput state championship. In football, he not only played offensive line, but also defensive line and punter.

Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Projection: 2nd Round

Height: 6064
Weight: 312
Broad: 113

Pros:
- Manipulates and controls gaps with strength
- Experienced pass protector that maintains the pocket

Cons:
- Susceptible to quick-twitch opponents
- Injury history over the past 4 years

Jonah Savaiinaea makes sense for the Seahawks because of his character and leadership on and off the field. He has the physical gifts of an NFL guard and is highly motivated to stick at the position and succeed. He has both the range and physicality to thrive in any scheme.

Jonah Savaiinaea has been praised for not complaining about the shuffling on the OL. He was their best asset, and needed to fill positions due to injuries and deficiencies to help the team stay competitive. He has powerful hands with a sweet anchor and athleticism to match.

Jonah Savaiinaea was an immediate starter as an Arizona freshman, allowing only 2 sacks and 0 QB hits on 790 snaps at right guard. In 2023, he played both right guard and right tackle, playing mostly right tackle. In 2024, he spent equal time at both left and right tackle.

Jonah Savaiinaea is from American Samoa but grew up playing football in Hawaii. He loves music and plays most instruments with the ability to play music by ear. He also loves cooking and graduated with a degree in Leadership and Learning Innovation on a 3-year fast track.

Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Projection: 2nd Round

Height: 6041
Weight: 325
Broad: 106

Pros:
- Dense, powerful, and sturdy
- Consistently creates vertical displacement

Cons:
- Still working on handling of stunts and games
- Imbalance at the second level

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Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Jared Wilson, Georgia
Jackson Slater, Sac State

Day 3 Sleepers:
Willie Lampkin, NC
Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Luke Newman, Michigan State
Thomas Perry, Middlebury
Nash Jones, Texas State

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Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson makes sense for the Seahawks because he fits into varied run schemes with both zone and power concepts that set up vertical passing attacks. His vertical pass sets are his strength and he can play on either side of the line in case of injury to a starter.