THE TAKE
NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. explains why he believes the Seattle Seahawks are the team with the best class of selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.
BOLDNESS
35/100
GRADE
68/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
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GRADING CRITERIA
The take is TRUE if the Seattle Seahawks' 2025 draft class is widely regarded as one of the top draft classes in the NFL within 2-3 years, evidenced by at least 2 of their picks becoming meaningful starters or contributors, and/or if major draft retrospective grades from outlets like ESPN, NFL Network, or PFF rank Seattle's 2025 class in the top 5 NFL draft classes of that year by 2027.
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OUTCOME
PARTIALLY TRUEThe Seahawks' 2025 draft class delivered strong immediate on-field impact — Grey Zabel started all 17 games and led all guards in run block win rate, while Nick Emmanwori finished second in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. NFL.com ranked Seattle's rookie class top-5 in the league mid-season, and a re-grade by Yardbarker called the class 'a master class in roster building' after the Seahawks won Super Bowl LX. However, ESPN's production-based ranking placed Seattle 19th out of 32, penalizing the class for positional value and depth beyond the two star contributors. Initial draft grades at time of the take ranged from top-1 (Sporting News) to 2nd (NFL.com) to 12th (USA Today/Sharp Football), meaning 'best in the NFL' was contested from the start.