The Seahawks are the final team for our 2025 NFL roster projections and are trying to build on a 10-7 campaign from head coach Mike Macdonald’s first season.
Quarterback (3)
Sam Darnold, Jalen Milroe (R), Drew Lock
Jalen Milroe was our top quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he landed in a great spot to reach his potential as he develops further at the NFL level. As a rookie, Milroe won’t face any pressure to start behind Sam Darnold—but don’t be surprised if he proves to be too much of a difference-maker in a limited role to keep off the field for long.
Running back (4)
Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh, Robbie Ouzts (R)
The Seahawks being able to get power back Damien Martinez in the seventh round creates an interesting decision, and the team could end up deciding to keep four running backs and a fullback in fifth-rounder Robbie Ouzts. Some will probably be leaving Kenny McIntosh off their projections, but he flashed last year and was talked up by the coaching staff even before he got an opportunity in the regular season.
Wide receiver (6)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Tory Horton (R), Jake Bobo, Ricky White III (R)
Wide receiver is set among the top five with rookie Tory Horton and Jake Bobo almost certainly locks behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The final spot is expected to come down to seventh-rounder Ricky White III, Dareke Young, Steven Sims, and Cody White; but don’t sleep on converted quarterback John Rhys Plumlee in a possible Taysom Hill-type role.
Tight end (3)
Noah Fant, Elijah Arroyo (R), AJ Barner
There was some question about whether Noah Fant would be back in Seattle this year, but he is, so the team should feel really good about their tight end room with the veteran being joined by second-rounder Elijah Arroyo and AJ Barner. The chances for 31-year-old Eric Saubert to make it obviously took a hit with the selection of Arroyo.
Offensive tackle (3)
Charles Cross, Abraham Lucas, Michael Jerrell
Seattle having a healthy Abraham Lucas to get back to how he and left tackle Charles Cross played together as rookies in 2022 would boost the offensive line in a big way—but Lucas has appeared in just 13-of-34 games over the past two seasons. If injuries are a concern for Lucas in training camp, it could prompt the Seahawks to keep both Michael Jarrell and Josh Jones as backup tackles.
Interior offensive line (6)
Grey Zabel (R), Olu Oluwatimi, Christian Haynes, Anthony Bradford, Sataoa Laumea, Bryce Cabeldue (R)
We don’t have a traditional backup center on the projected roster, but first-rounder Grey Zabel can slide there if necessary—and we expect Olu Oluwatimi to shine as the starter at the pivot. Right guard Christian Haynes is another player we liked entering the league, and Seattle will have a young, promising offensive line if the group can stay healthy. Third-year guard Anthony Bradford and second-year guard Sataoa Laumea have made starts over the past couple of years, too.
Interior defensive line (6)
Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, Jarran Reed, Johnathan Hankins, Mike Morris, Quinton Bohanna
Things tied together very nicely down the stretch for Mike Macdonald’s defense in 2024, and the interior brings a solid blend of youth and veteran options with Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, and Jarran Reed leading the way. To start the season, Mike Morris and Quinton Bohanna might both be on the 53-man roster as depth with fifth-rounder Rylie Mills (knee) going down in the College Football Playoff.
Edge defender (5)
DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, Derick Hall, Boye Mafe, Jared Ivey (R)
Starting with Jared Ivey, the Seahawks have a couple of undrafted rookies we expect to make the team on defense—and the Ole Miss product is someone we thought could have been drafted early on Day 3. There might not be many snaps available behind the top four with long-time Cowboys star DeMarcus Lawrence now in the NFC West, so Ivey showing well on special teams could help him beat out Tyreke Smith and Jamie Sheriff.
Linebacker (4)
Ernest Jones IV, Tyrice Knight, Josh Ross, Drake Thomas
Seattle having Ernest Jones IV and Tyrice Knight together as the starters at linebacker for a full season is something they’ll hope ties the defense together, and the unit will be tested from the jump with the rival 49ers coming to town in Week 1 followed by a trip to Pittsburgh. Josh Ross and Drake Thomas are the favorites behind Jones and Knight with Patrick O’Connell and undrafted rookie D’Eryk Jackson as other contenders.
Cornerback (6)
Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen, Shaquill Griffin, Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett, Zy Alexander (R)
There are a couple of intriguing options at cornerback, and Zy Alexander is the other UDFA we are projecting to earn a roster spot this summer. Shaquill Griffin returning to Seattle on a one-year deal yesterday certainly makes things tougher on Alexander, but his primary competition expects to be converted safety JT Woods—a longer player at six-foot-two who might be impacted more by the Griffin signing. Even with the former Pro Bowler back in the fold, Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett will still push for a starting job next to Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen.
Safety (4)
Julian Love, Nick Emmanwori (R), Coby Bryant, D’Anthony Bell
The Seahawks didn’t need a safety with Julian Love and Coby Bryant on the backend, but Nick Emmanwori lasted until the No. 35 overall pick in April’s draft and gives Mike Macdonald another moldable piece on defense. Assuming just four safeties are kept, we give the edge to D’Anthony Bell over incumbents Jerrick Reed II and AJ Finley.
Special teams (3)
Jason Myers, Michael Dickson, Chris Stoll
Jason Myers has made a solid 86.4% of his field goals across six seasons with Seattle, Michael Dickson is still punting at a high level entering Year 8, and long snapper Chris Stoll has been steady through two years in the league. No changes here with competition emphasized elsewhere on the roster.
Players not available for Week 1 (1)
DL Rylie Mills (R)