A new mock draft has the Seahawks focusing on defense early instead of the O-line. Could Texas DB Jahdae Barron and Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku be key additions?
Seahawks Mock Draft: Defense Over O-Line?
The Seahawks’ offensive line has been a weak spot for so long that it’s almost a joke at this point. Most mock drafts have Seattle taking an O-lineman early in the 2025 NFL Draft, which makes sense. But what if they focus on the offensive line during free agency instead?
A new seven-round mock draft from Pro Football Network (PFN) takes that route and has Seattle going all-in on defense early in the draft. Here’s what the mock draft looks like and why it could make sense.
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Round 1: Jahdae Barron (DB, Texas)
After trading down from the 18th pick to the 27th with the Baltimore Ravens, the Seahawks select Jahdae Barron, a versatile defensive back from Texas.
According to PFN, Barron is a physical player who’s great at reading plays and making tackles. He’s described as someone who shines in zone coverage and can play multiple roles in the secondary.
Seattle doesn’t really need another safety or slot corner, but Barron’s ability to plug in anywhere on the back end of the defense makes him an interesting pick. Adding someone like him would give the Seahawks even more depth and flexibility in their secondary.
Round 2: Donovan Ezeiruaku (Edge, Boston College)
In the second round, after trading down again from pick 50 to pick 59 with the New York Giants, the Seahawks pick up Donovan Ezeiruaku, an edge rusher from Boston College.
Ezeiruaku had a monster senior season, racking up 16.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss, bringing his career totals to 30 sacks and 47 TFLs. PFN describes him as having a deep bag of pass-rushing moves, with a devastating swim move that works both inside and outside.
Seattle could use another edge rusher to take the pressure off their defensive line, and Ezeiruaku’s production makes him a solid choice here.
Does This Draft Strategy Make Sense?
John Schneider, the Seahawks’ GM, loves to trade down and gather more picks, so this draft feels realistic. The only surprise is taking a defensive back like Barron with their first pick since their secondary is already pretty stacked.
Still, having a versatile DB who can play multiple roles could make Seattle’s defense even tougher to crack. Plus, adding Ezeiruaku’s pass-rushing skills in Round 2 would be a big boost for their defensive line.
If this mock draft comes true, the Seahawks could be building one of their best defenses in years.
This mock draft takes a different approach, focusing on defense instead of fixing the O-line right away. It’s definitely a bold move, but it could pay off if players like Jahdae Barron and Donovan Ezeiruaku deliver on their potential.
Would you be okay with the Seahawks going defense early in the draft? Or should they stick to fixing the O-line? Either way, it’s going to be fun to see what happens in April! 🏈
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