Seahawks power rankings round-up: After crushing draft, did Seahawks improve in 2025 NFL power rankings?

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2025 NFL draft with a slew of their own picks and others that acquired in trades leading up to the seven-round event.

Throughout the three days, Seahawks general manager John Schneider and his team made four trades and ended up with 11 new players to add to their roster.

After finishing the 2024 season, the first under Mike Macdonald, with a 10-7 record, Seattle has made a ton of changes this offseason, and they're hoping that this new influx of young talent will be the building blocks for a perennial contender.

While their draft class has earned mixed reviews over the last few days, let's take a look at how NFL experts are feeling about the Seahawks in updated post-draft power rankings.

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NFL power rankings 2025

Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: 18 (no change)

Iyer: "The Seahawks did well with their first-rounder, new starting guard Grey Zabel, and also aced it with safety Nick Emmanwori. They also did well to pepper their offense with depth at all the skill positions."

Eric Edholm, NFL.com: 19 (-2)

Edholm: "Sorting through all the Seahawks' offseason changes requires extensive flow charts, pictograms and mind maps, but Mike Macdonald's team is going through a full reshaping. The 'Hawks generally received pretty respectable value and return with their first half dozen selections, but the Jalen Milroe pick, in particular, added a big dash of seasoning to the mix. Sam Darnold received some pretty good reinforcements to help his chances of succeeding, but he also got pressure with Milroe's arrival. Milroe is a good enough runner to see the field immediately, and Darnold should know he has to stack a season's worth of strong showings to avoid losing his job long-term. Fascinating situation up there for a team that was remarkably hot and cold last season and let a playoff spot slip through its fingers."

Nate Davis, USA TODAY: 15 (-3)

Davis: "Speaking of recalibrating, they could have five new starters on offense, most notably QB Sam Darnold and Kupp. If first-year coordinator Klint Kubiak can balance the unit – meaning sustained emphasis on the run, which is what HC Mike Macdonald wants – feasible chance they don't wind up a tiebreaker shy of the playoffs again."

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: 27 (-11)

Prisco: "They traded Geno Smith and signed Sam Darnold to play quarterback. He's younger, but the question is whether he is better. The offensive line should be better with the addition of first-rounder Grey Zabel."

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