Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider likes his defense. That's the only explanation for why only two of Seattle's 11 selections in the 2025 NFL draft were utilized on the defensive side of the ball. Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald shifted their attention to the struggling offense, giving new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak the ingredients required to craft a successful unit.
Despite only having two picks to thoroughly assess, we've assigned a letter grade to the two prospect selections Schneider made on defense.
Round 2, No: 35: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Schneider made an aggressive trade-up, parting with Nos.