Seattle Seahawks' 2025 rookies, including Grey Zabel & Nick Emmanwori, were snubbed from NFL.com's All-Rookie team. Will this fuel their 2024 season?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The Seahawks wrapped their offseason program on a high note this week, but you wouldn't know it from the national media. In a baffling move, NFL.com released its projected All-Rookie Team for 2025, and not a single one of Seattle's 11 draft picks made the cut. For a class praised by many analysts, it's a glaring omission that adds a little extra fuel to the fire as the team heads into its summer break with big questions and even bigger opportunities.
With approximately $32 million in cap space, GM John Schneider is evaluating options to bolster the roster ahead of training camp.
Let's call it what it is: a snub. Despite rave reviews for their 2025 draft haul, the Seahawks were completely shut out of NFL.com's All-Rookie projections. That means no love for first-round offensive lineman Grey Zabel, who is already projected to start at left guard. No mention of hard-hitting second-round safety Nick Emmanwori, who figures to see significant playing time. And no nod for third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe. While preseason lists mean little in the grand scheme, it provides immediate bulletin-board material for a young, hungry group eager to prove the experts wrong come September.
While the rookies fly under the radar, the front office might be preparing to make some noise. With the conclusion of mandatory minicamp, rumors are swirling that GM John Schneider isn't done shopping. Armed with a healthy $32 million in cap space, the Seahawks have been linked to several high-profile veterans. Names like five-time Pro Bowl receiver Amari Cooper, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., and veteran guard Brandon Scherff are reportedly on the team's radar. Adding a proven playmaker like Cooper or shoring up the line with Scherff could be the final piece to elevate this roster from competitive to contender status.
Meanwhile, the most important position on the field remains a work in progress. New quarterback Sam Darnold is reportedly digging deep to master the complexities of the new offensive playbook. While his work ethic is drawing praise, reports indicate it's been a challenging adjustment as he adapts to Head Coach Mike Macdonald's system. This learning curve is critical, especially with the athletic rookie Jalen Milroe breathing down his neck. The competition between the veteran looking for a career revival and the rookie predicted to eventually take the reins will be the central drama of training camp.
With the team officially on break until training camp in late July, the offseason program is a wrap. The decision to move minicamp up a week gives veterans a well-deserved extended break. In a welcome bit of news, right tackle Abe Lucas gave a cautiously optimistic update on his troublesome knee, a key development for the offensive line's stability. The team now looks ahead to a tough preseason slate against the Raiders, Chiefs, and Packers, which will include at least one joint practice with Green Bay. The foundation has been laid; now the real building begins.
With minicamp in the rearview, the Seahawks enter a period of quiet anticipation. But the storylines are loud: a rookie class with a chip on its shoulder, a quarterback battle heating up, and the potential for a major roster shake-up thanks to John Schneider's war chest. All eyes now turn to late July, when the pads come on in Renton and the real evaluations begin.
