Seattle, we got our guys and I'm feeling good about it!
### This Is Our Draft
I’ve been making that walk from Cafe Hue to Lumen Field for a long, long time, and I've seen enough drafts to know you don't always get what you expect. But this year, the Seattle Seahawks went out and got competitors, plain and simple. We walked into this draft with some clear holes, especially on the defensive side of the ball, and they addressed them. Picking up some key pieces, especially in the trenches and the secondary, feels like a real architectural improvement to the foundation we're building. When you add in the undrafted free agents like Uso Seumalo, who could be a real force up front, and the speed we’re getting with receivers Michael Briscoe and Levi Wentz, it really feels like we're deepening the talent pool in a meaningful way.
The mood in Seattle right now? It’s not a full-on Fremont Solstice parade, but there's a quiet confidence settling in, like the mist over Puget Sound on a clear morning. We know what it takes to build a winner, and this feels like a very deliberate step in that direction. There's a lot of talent in this class that fits the Seattle Seahawks' mold — tough, smart, and ready to get after it. It’s what you want to see from a team that was already a number one seed and looking to solidify their championship aspirations. They didn't reach for flash; they built for substance. *Subarashii*.
* **Picks add depth to the defensive line and secondary.** * **Offensive skill positions also get a boost with UDFA signings.** * **The focus was clearly on competitive, high-motor players.**
Overall, I’d grade this draft class: **Intentional.**
From the International District to Lumen Field — 12 strong, 12 always, 12 forever.
Jonah Nakagawa-Brandt, MiTL Sports Desk
My colleagues are diving deep into every single pick on the morning show — you can catch their insights live over at mornings.live.