The Seattle Seahawks added two potential starters in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. First, it was South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, who they moved up for at No. 35. Then at No. 50, they selected Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo.

With draft grades rolling in, this is one year when the Seahawks are going to hope the draft experts are right. Here’s a sampling of what is being said.

Still possessing their native second-rounder, the Seahawks snagged Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo, who had a breakout senior season with Cam Ward as his quarterback. Arroyo is known far more for his receiving skills than his blocking, so consider him a big-bodied vertical threat.