The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here!
The Seahawks have the 18th pick in tonight’s first round, with upgrades and depth needed all over the roster. A new starting left guard or traditional “X” receiver sit at the top of the priority list.
Yet for some reason, chatter is growing within draft circles that Seattle may look at drafting a quarterback in the first round instead.
Here is why the Seahawks should not draft a quarterback tonight.
Packed quarterback room
The 2025 Seattle Seahawks are unlikely to benefit from elite, All-Pro standard quarterback play this season.
Sam Darnold, while a competent starter, is a downgrade from Geno Smith – who was a sharp drop-off from peak Russell Wilson. However, Darnold was solid in Minnesota last season and will start the season as the obvious QB1.
The return of Drew Lock means Seattle have three options already rostered behind Darnold. Lock is an above-average back-up on a cheap deal.
Sam Howell showed promise on a bad Washington team just two years ago. Meanwhile Jaren Hall is the only one who a rookie would immediately jump above in the pecking order.
Is that really worth a first-round pick?
Risky draft class
Cam Ward is the only signal-caller definitely worthy of a first-round selection this year, and he is almost certain to be picked first overall.
Shedeur Sanders is also likely to go off the board before the Seahawks are on the clock this evening.
This leaves Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe and maybe Tyler Shough as the best available options.
Shough is a year older than Sam Howell, who has two seasons of NFL experience under his belt already.
Milroe’s athleticism would provide something different for the Seahawks, but he is incredibly erratic.
Dart is a reasonable prospect, but his adjustment to an NFL offense could be a harsh one.
The Seahawks should not draft any of these quarterbacks in the first round.
Better fits available
Depending how the board falls, Seattle may be able to solve a significant problem at pick 18.
Tetairoa McMillan would be an excellent big-bodied wide receiver for the Seahawks. Choosing Grey Zabel, Kelvin Banks or Tyler Booker could immediately improve the offensive line.
There is even a chance a defensive difference-maker like Will Johnson, Kenneth Grant or Nick Emmanwori may be available.
Any of these would make more sense than it would for the Seahawks to draft a quarterback tonight.
We shall see what John Schneider and Mike Macdonald ultimately decide to do.
