The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off later this month in Green Bay, giving the Seahawks and 31 other NFL teams a chance to add talent to their roster. And with five picks in the first three rounds of this year's draft, the Seahawks find themselves in a particularly strong position to improve their roster.

"Every year is totally different," Seahawks general manager and president of football operations John Schneider said. "Having those five picks in the first 92, it allows you to maneuver a little bit depending on how other people see it. That's one of the things that I'm trying to do down here."

If the Seahawks use those five picks in the first three rounds—they have five more on Day 3 of the draft—they obviously hope to add five impact players, but another benefit of that kind of draft capital is it gives Schneider and company a lot of flexibility to make trades should the right opportunity arise.

"Initially, you're like, 'Yeah, we're going to take five really good players,'" Schneider said. "But then you get in a situation where it's like, 'All right, that guy's a starter, we should probably move to go get him,' if you can. It depends on how other people see these guys. But yeah, it allows us the ability to just be more free throughout our draft process."

So with the draft coming up soon, Seahawks.com is taking a position-by-position look at where things currently stand for the Seahawks, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang's top draft prospects at each position. We'll also look at Seattle's draft history at each position over the past 15 drafts under Schneider.

Today, we kick things off with the offensive line, and tomorrow we'll turn our attention to the defensive line and outside linebacker.

Seattle's 2025 Draft Picks: Round 1, No. 18 overall; Round 2, No. 50 overall; Round 2, No. 52 overall (from Pittsburgh); Round 3, No. 82 overall; Round 3, No. 92 overall (from Las Vegas); Round 4, No. 137 overall (compensatory pick); Round 5, No. 172 overall (compensatory pick); Round 5, No. 175 overall (compensatory pick); Round 7, No. 223 overall (from Pittsburgh); Round 7, No. 234 overall.

Offensive line draft history under John Schneider: T Russell Okung (No. 6 overall, 2010); G James Carpenter (No. 25, 2011); G John Moffitt (No. 75, 2011); G J.R. Sweezy (No. 225, 2012); G Ryan Seymour (No. 220, 2013); G Jared Smith (No. 241, 2013); T Michael Bowie (No. 242, 2013); T/G/C Justin Britt (No. 64, 2014); T Garrett Scott (No. 199, 2014); T Terry Poole (No. 130, 2015); G Mark Glowinski (No. 134, 2015); G/C Kristjan Sokoli (No. 214, 2015); G/T Germain Ifedi (No. 31, 2016); G/T Rees Odhiambo (No. 97, 2016); C Joey Hunt (No. 215, 2016); C/G Ethan Pocic (No. 58, 2017); T Justin Senior (No. 210, 2017); T Jamarco Jones (No. 168, 2018); G Phil Haynes (No. 124, 2019); G Damien Lewis (No. 69, 2020); T Stone Forsythe (No. 208, 2021); T Charles Cross (No. 9, 2022); T Abraham Lucas (No. 72, 2022); G Anthony Bradford (No. 108, 2023); C Olu Oluwatimi (No. 154, 2023), G Christian Hayes (No. 81, 2024); G Sataoa Laumea (No. 179, 2024), T Michael Jerrell (No. 207, 2024).

Where The Seahawks Stand

The Seahawks feel good about what they have at tackle, first and foremost because of the starting duo of Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas. Cross, a 2022 first-round pick, is heading into his fourth season as the team's starting left tackle and will be looked upon to help lead a young line, while Lucas, who has battled knee injury the past two seasons after a standout rookie campaign, is enjoying a healthy offseason for the first time in years and should be significantly ahead of where he was when he came back midway through the year following knee surgery last offseason. The Seahawks also added Josh Jones to likely take over the important swing-tackle role, and they also have Michael Jerrell, a 2024 sixth-round pick who gained valuable experience as a rookie, starting three games last season.

Center appears, for now at least, to be a two-man battle between Olu Oluwatimi, who took over the starting role midway through last season, and Jalen Sundell, a versatile and athletic 2024 undrafted rookie signing who impressed coaches with his play in practice and in limited game opportunities.

Then there's guard, which, on paper at least, looks like the biggest question mark on the line, and maybe the entire roster, heading into the draft. Last year's starting left guard, Laken Tomlinson, left in free agency, while right guard last season was never really settled, with 2023 fourth-round pick Anthony Bradford starting the year as the starter before landing on injured reserve, with rookies Christian Haynes and Sataoa Laumea later competing for that spot. Laumea emerged as the starter over the final six games of the year, but as of now, both guard spots look to be pretty open with those three, and any future additions in the draft and free agency, battling it out for the two starting spots.

Schneider has acknowledged on multiple occasions that the Seahawks need to add more to their line, and to the interior line in particular, so even though that hasn't happened in free agency, it will be a position the Seahawks address, almost surely in the draft, and also potentially in the post-draft stages of free agency. Schneider also said the Seahawks could look to add to that position via trade for a veteran player. But while the Seahawks will no doubt look to add talent and depth to their line, they're also counting on young players to get better, especially players like Haynes and Laumea who are heading into their second seasons. There's also the change in scheme and to the offensive coaching staff to take into consideration. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's offense, a West Coast scheme that uses a wide-zone rushing attack, should make life a little easier on the offensive line, and the Seahawks also expect newly-added veteran coaches like offensive line coach John Benton and run game coordinator Rick Dennison to help develop players.

"It's definitely going to help us," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said of the new scheme. "I felt like what (Haynes and Laumea) have done in their past in college, that's part of their best film. Some of the wide-zone stuff, running off the ball, things like that. But I think it wouldn't be wise to underestimate a Year 1 to Year 2 jump. These are guys who are really excited about, they showed flashes last year, and can you kind of go all the way down the line—Abe having a whole offseason to work and train and get stronger, be in the same system the whole time, that's really valuable. Charles Cross, same thing, another off-season to get stronger, take his game the next level and then obviously the guards are point of conversation.

"But again, going from being a rookie and you're just kind of like, 'What the heck's going on? I'm just going to go in there, and I'm working offseason, draft and all this crap.' Now it's, 'Hey, I've been training in the same spot all off season. I get the whole offseason program from Day 1, any rookie should have an expectation to be able to really take their game to next level, especially those guys."

Rob Rang's Top 5 Tackles

Overview: It is a good thing that the Seahawks boast a talented and young set of bookend blockers in Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas as this year's offensive tackle class offers more potential than proven commodities. Many of the top tackles this year come with durability or size (arm-length) concerns that could push them inside to guard for NFL teams. Other prospects that look the part are relatively young and may need a year to acclimate to NFL speed and power. Along with Cross and Lucas, the Seahawks already have a highly athletic young right tackle in Mike Jerrell, who flashed last year after being pushed into duty and I like free agent Josh Jones' upside in Seattle's new blocking scheme, which prioritizes athleticism. All of that said, in the opinion of most NFL teams, one can never have too many talented offensive tackles and this class has plenty of talented prospects that new offensive line coach John Benton and running game coordinator Rick Dennison might find intriguing. Along with the prospects highlighted below, I see Logan Brown (Kansas), Charles Grant (William & Mary), Chase Lundt (Connecticut) and Jalen Travis (Iowa State) as schematic fits likely to be available in the middle rounds.

1. Josh Simmons, Ohio State, 6-5, 317, First Round

Simmons is my favorite left tackle of this year's draft class, but he is admittedly a gamble, as he suffered a significant knee injury requiring surgery midway through the season before the Buckeyes faced their toughest competition. Further, this is a prospect who transferred to Ohio State from San Diego State. That said, the mobility and competitiveness he demonstrated prior to the injury project very well to the next level, including in the wide-zone scheme Seattle will be implementing. If teams are satisfied with his medical, Simmons will be a first-round selection – and perhaps in the top 15.

2. Armand Membou, Missouri, 6-4, 332, First Round

While the aforementioned Simmons is my favorite at the all-important left tackle position, Membou is my favorite at right tackle. He is an easy prospect to like as he's cat-quick, very strong and plays with the passion one normally associates with defenders. He's also very young, turning 21 right before the draft. His frame and physicality would also fit nicely inside if a team wanted to "protect" him at guard before ultimately moving him back out to tackle. Membou was terrific at the Combine and his stock is soaring as the draft approaches. He ultimately might not get out of the Top 10.

3. Will Campbell, LSU, 6-6, 319, First Round

It will be fascinating to see where Campbell gets drafted this year. Over a spectacular career against elite SEC competition, Campbell has actually been the more consistent blocker than either of the two tackles listed ahead of him, starring at the critical left tackle spot each of the past three seasons and being named a team captain twice. He obliterated any questions about his athleticism at the Combine, running a 4.98-second 40 at nearly 320 pounds. He checks every box – except when it comes to arm length. Campbell's stubby 32 5/8" arms could leave him struggling against NFL edge rushers. He was challenged by longer-armed rushers (like Texas A&M's Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart, for example) this past season and that could scare teams. I think he's a first round cinch and longtime NFL standout, capable of playing at tackle or guard, as needed.

4. Josh Conerly, Jr., Oregon, 6-5, 311, First-Second Round

A Seattle native who played a quietly critical role in Oregon's playoff run, Conerly possesses the combination of size and body control that every offensive line coach is hoping to mold. However, like Campbell, Conerly has slightly shorter arms (33 ½") than preferred and he is more reliant on his agility to wall off defenders than physically overpowering them. He helped ease some concerns about his strength with an impressive Pro Day workout, including 24 repetitions of 225 pounds in the bench press.

5. Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota, 6-6, 331, Second Round

Ersery is a massive human being with a broad chest and thick, well-developed frame that should allow him to physically handle the jump in competition to the NFL. He's not the most agile blocker but proved faster than his critics suggested, clocking in at an impressive 5.01 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He starred at left tackle for Minnesota – winning the Big Ten's Offensive Lineman of the Year – but I believe he'll struggle with speed rushers and believe his better fit might be on the right side or perhaps even at guard.

Rob Rang's Top 5 Guards

Overview: Seahawks fans yearning for improved play at guard can take solace with this year's draft class. It is an above-average group enhanced by a number of college tackles who project better inside in the NFL. Those concerned with the idea of investing an early round selection in a player making the switch to a new position should again be comforted with the combined 68 years of coaching experience added to Seattle's staff with Klint Kubiak, John Benton and Rick Dennison moving to the Pacific Northwest. Though they went through growing pains last year, the Seahawks remain quite high on the potential of recent draft picks Sataoa Laumea, Christian Haynes and Anthony Bradford. That said, the first three players listed below would all seem like quality fits for the Seahawks if they were available at No 18 overall. I also like the depth of this year's group. Tate Ratledge (Georgia) and Jonah Savaiinaea (Arizona) just missed the cut below but are quality Day Two candidates and I'm intrigued by small schooler Jackson Slater (Sacramento State), as well.

1. Tyler Booker, Alabama, 6-5, 321, First Round

On tape, Booker is the classic mauler we've all grown used to seeing come out of Alabama. He's powerful and competitive, but not the most fleet of foot, clocking in at a 5.38 second 40-yard dash and producing just a 7'10 broad jump that each rank low among the blockers tested this year and suggest that he's better suited to a gap system. What has scouts even more excited about Booker's physical talent, however, are his intangibles. He is dedicated to his craft and committed to winning, pushing himself and his teammates to maximize their ability. The scouts traveling through Tuscaloosa rave about Booker's maturity and rank him among the "safest" prospects of this class – in the right scheme.

2. Kelvin Banks, Texas, 6-5, 315, First Round

Forgive the bad pun, but Banks has been money at left tackle the past three years, demonstrating agility, balance and strength. He possesses enough length (33 ½") and foot speed to remain outside in the NFL but I think he has Pro Bowl potential inside at left guard. He has some punch to him and slides well laterally, projecting as a quality pass protector, as well as a terrific wide-zone blocker in the running game. Along with LSU left tackle Will Campbell, Banks was named the co-winner of the SEC Jacobs' Blocking Trophy this year as the best offensive linemen in the conference.

3. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State, 6-4, 315, First-Second Round

Jackson is different than the previous two blockers because he's seen significant time at both left guard and left tackle, taking over for fellow potential first round pick Josh Simmons on the blindside when the latter went down with a season-ending knee injury midway through the 2024 season. Jackson's steady improvement playing outside played a well-documented role in Ohio State's run to a national championship. He's more powerful than agile but is efficient in getting to his spots and can be effective in a zone or gap system.

4. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona, 6-4, 324, Second Round

A three-year starter at right tackle for the Wildcats, Savaiinaea's uniquely square frame, power and underrated agility make him one of this year's most intriguing blockers, regardless of position. He turned heads at the Combine with a 4.95-second 40-yard dash and has both long arms (33 7/8") and big hands (10 ¼). The Seahawks (and Las Vegas Raiders) will know Savaiinaea especially well with former OL coach Brennan Carroll (Pete's son) serving in the same role at Arizona last year. There will be a learning curve with Savaiinaea but could be a Pro Bowler with some fine-tuning.

5. Joshua Gray, Oregon State, 6-5, 299, Third Round

Gray starred at left tackle throughout much of his career but his short arms and compact, barrel-chested frame project much better on the inside. Give Gray and Oregon State credit, as they anticipated that his pro future would be inside and he made that switch in 2024, making him more pro-ready (in my opinion) than some of the other "middle-round" blockers of this class. He then switched to center at the East-West Shrine Bowl, where I thought he proved himself to be the best player in that contest. Gray isn't flashy, but everything he does is efficient and consistent – exactly what you'd expect of a four-year starter and team captain.

Rob Rang's Top 5 Centers

Overview: The Seahawks have historically kept just two traditional centers on their roster and they may already be in place with youngsters Olu Oluwatimi and Jalen Sundell, each of whom are on team-friendly rookie contracts. Oluwatimi, the Rimington Award winner as the nation's top center just two years ago, steadily improved as Seattle's starter last season after the surprise early retirement of Connor Williams pushed him onto the field. Sundell is a former undrafted free agent from North Dakota State who took a "redshirt" year to acclimate to the NFL but possesses the size and athleticism coveted in Seattle's new wide-zone blocking scheme. New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has publicly acknowledged how important center is to his scheme and it should surprise no one if the Seahawks fall in love with the upside offered by some of this year's top pivot prospects. They might require just as much patience as the youngsters already on Seattle's roster, however, as the top prospects lack starting experience at the position.

1. Grey Zabel, North Dakota State, 6-6, 312, First-Second Round

For as long as I've been scouting – which predates John Schneider becoming Seattle's general manager - the Seahawks have placed a lot of weight on how prospects perform at the Senior Bowl. Zabel was this year's star along the offensive line, dominating defensive linemen regardless of which position he played, including at center. That is noteworthy as Zabel played every position along the offensive line except center over his career at North Dakota State but that is the position he projects best to in the NFL. Zabel offers rare size for center and he's a top-notch athlete, recording a 36.5" vertical jump at the Combine that rivaled some of this year's top receivers.

2. Jared Wilson, Georgia, 6-3, 310, Second-Third Round

Speaking of great athletes, Wilson turned in the fastest 40-yard dash time (4.85 seconds) of any center tested at the Combine in the past 20 years – something that will certainly catch the attention of the Seahawks given how much mobility is prioritized in the wide-zone scheme. Unlike the rest of the centers on this list, however, Wilson is relatively inexperienced, having only emerged as a starter for the Bulldogs this past season. He played well for the perennial playoff contenders, however, and was invited to the Senior Bowl but was unable to participate there, citing a foot injury that kept him out of two games in 2024.

3. Jake Majors, Texas, 6-3, 306, Fourth Round

The polar-opposite of the aforementioned Wilson is Majors, who lacks some of the preferred athletic traits, but was the epitome of reliability at Texas, setting the program's all-time record with 56 career starts. His football IQ and toughness project might make him the safest of this year's center class but he isn't an elite athlete and his short arms (30 3/8') leave him vulnerable to the long-armed nose guards he'll routinely see in the NFL

4. Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State, 6-4, 304, Fifth Round

A season-ending Achilles tear in November has McLaughlin's stock in flux but prior to the injury, he proved himself a standout on not one but two offensive lines filled with future early NFL draft picks. McLaughlin isn't a splashy athlete and his stubby arms (31") leave him vulnerable to power but he's smart, tough and battle-tested, having started 24 games over three seasons at Alabama before moving on to Ohio State as a grad-transfer, winning both the Rimington Award as the nation's top center and helping the Buckeyes become national champions.

5. Drew Kendall, Boston College, 6-4, 308, Fifth Round

Longtime Seahawks might fondly recall Drew's father – Pete – who was the Seahawks' first round selection (No. 21 overall) out of Boston College back in 1996. The apple didn't fall from the tree with Drew, who plays with the same tenacity and technique that made his father such an effective interior blocker. However, he'll need to gain more strength if he is going to match the impressive 13 seasons as a starter that his father strung together in the NFL, almost all at left guard.