The Seattle Seahawks started day two of the NFL draft with a splash Friday, pulling off a commerce with the Tennessee Titans to maneuver as much as No. 35 and take South Carolina security Nick Emmanwori.
The Seahawks dealt picks 52 and 82 to the Titans to maneuver up.
Emmanwori, who turned 21 in February, was a preferred participant to mock to the Seahawks at 18 within the first spherical due to his distinctive dimension — he’s listed at 6-foot-3, 220 kilos — and flexibility.
The Seahawks have Julian Love and Coby Bryant at security. Bryant is coming into the ultimate season of his rookie contract, and coach Mike Macdonald is understood for using three-safety units when he has three safeties to make the most of.
With their third choice within the 2025 NFL draft the Seahawks turned again to their offense, taking tight finish Elijah Arroyo of Miami on Friday.
Arroyo, a 6-foot-5, 254-pounder, caught 35 passes for 590 yards and 7 touchdowns final yr enjoying with QB Cam Ward, the previous Washington State star who was the primary total decide of the draft on Thursday.
Arroyo battled accidents in 2022 and 2023 when he had simply six receptions for 77 yards in eight video games performed earlier than breaking out final season. These accidents included a torn ACL that ended his 2022 season after 4 video games. That damage lingered by the 2023 season.
The Seahawks then chosen Jalen Milroe within the third spherical of Friday’s NFL draft.
The 6-foot-2, 217-pound quarterback began two seasons at Alabama, racking up 45 passing touchdowns and one other 33 on the bottom over his collegiate profession.
“He’s an incredible athlete,” common supervisor John Schneider mentioned. “Very, very fast. I think literally it’s 21.2 (mph) or something like that, his GPS speed.”
The twin-threat QB accomplished 64% of his passes in faculty, however there are some questions on whether or not Milroe’s throwing skills will adequately translate to the subsequent degree. Coach Mike MacDonald mentioned the Seahawks received’t precisely be affected person with Milroe, however acknowledged that offseason signee Sam Darnold continues to be the projected starter underneath heart.
“Sam’s going to take by far and away over 90% of our snaps this year,” MacDonald mentioned. “However, Jalen deserves and earns the right to go out there, then we’ll do that. If it’s going to help the team, it’s best for us to move the ball, give these defensive coordinators some headaches, which I’m really happy it’s not going to be us.”
There may be definitely nothing to quibble about in terms of Milroe’s athleticism, as he rushed for 726 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024. He’s additionally a confirmed winner, having gone 21-6 at Alabama whereas by no means dropping consecutive video games.
Milroe is adamant he’s now in the proper spot in becoming a member of the reigning NFC West champions. He’s desperate to be taught from Darnold.
“The best thing for any rookie quarterback is to have a veteran in the room,” Milroe mentioned. “So, that’s awesome, just to have that going into this quarterback room and also just all the knowledge that’s behind us. So, I’m just so super excited for just the new journey, new chapter of my life to be in Seattle.”
