The Seattle Seahawks will own the No. 18 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. As the only 10-win franchise to miss the postseason, it’s the lowest first-round selection among the non-playoff clubs. General manager John Schneider may address a multitude of issues, but none are more glaring than the underwhelming offensive line.
ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid recently released his latest first-round mock draft. Reid has the Seahawks focusing on Geno Smith’s protection by drafting Oregon Ducks offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.
My new 2025 NFL Mock Draft:
• 2 QBs in Round 1
• Deeeep D-Line class
• Some new names📈https://t.co/Xog5zDYyNG— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) January 7, 2025
“The durability concerns surrounding right tackle Abraham Lucas are becoming a long-term issue, as he has been limited to 13 games over the past two seasons,” Reid wrote. “Finding a player who can develop inside at guard and eventually replace Lucas or could slot in at tackle right away should be a priority. The 6-4, 315-pound Conerly made a huge leap in his second season as a starter, allowing only one sack and five pressures. He could be Lucas’ heir apparent or jump in somewhere else on Seattle’s line.”
Lucas performed admirably after returning from injury this season, but there’s no denying that his recurring setbacks are becoming a long-term problem for Seattle. The Seahawks struggled mightily at right tackle in his absence, and need reliability at his position moving forward. It’s also worth acknowledging Lucas will be entering a contract year in 2025.
Seattle’s larger issues are across the interior of their offensive line. Perhaps if Conerly could play guard while Lucas remains at tackle, Schneider would address a more pressing performance issue while simultaneously finding a long-term solution at right tackle should Lucas suffer another setback. Either way, the Seahawks would be adding a quality player to their offensive line by drafting Conerly.
