Seattle Seahawks’ GM John Schneider chose eleven new players in the 2025 NFL draft. Most made the 53-man roster, while a few of the later round picks ended up on the practice squad. It seemed likely from the jump that the first two picks, Grey Zabel and Nick Emmanrwori, were destined to have major roles in their rookie seasons.
The third player Schneider chose, University of Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo, had a less defined role. On the one hand, Arroyo was taken with the 50th overall pick, and players selected that high are expected to contribute very quickly.