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Report: Seahawks make Nick Emmanwori latest 2nd-round pick with fully guaranteed contract

The dominoes are falling and the second-round rookie contracts are finally getting done, including for the Seattle Seahawks.

Former South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, taken No. 35 overall, has reportedly agreed to terms on the standard four-year contract. Like the two players picked above him, his contract is fully guaranteed.

Seattle Seahawks and Nick Emmanwori reached agreement tonight on a fully guaranteed contract, marking the first time in NFL history that pick No. 35 in the second round has secured a fully-guaranteed contract.

Deal was negotiated by Trevon Smith and David Mulugheta of Athletes…— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 18, 2025

Why has it taken so long for the Seattle Seahawks to sign Nick Emmanwori?