Death, taxes, and the Seattle Seahawks drafting offensive linemen in 2025 NFL mock-draft exercises. In fairness, there’s no need to ignore the obvious. General manager John Schneider desperately needs to upgrade the protection after it largely derailed the offense in 2024. The best way to achieve that is via the 2025 draft.
In the latest mock-draft iteration, NFL.Com’s Bucky Brooks has the Seahawks selecting Texas Longhorns offensive linemen Kelvin Banks Jr.
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“The Seahawks’ pressing needs on the offensive line could result in an early addition to the position group,” Brooks wrote. “While Banks was a three-year starter for Texas at left tackle, some evaluators believe his best NFL spot could be at guard. Whatever the case, Seattle needs help in both areas.”
Banks Jr. played left tackle for the Longhorns this past season, but NFL evaluators view him as a potential guard, as Brooks explained. The Seahawks have a franchise left tackle in Charles Cross, so the expectation here is that Banks Jr. would kick inside. Mike Macdonald’s offense arguably possesses two massive needs at both guard positions.
If the Seahawks view Banks Jr. as a tackle, he could technically compete with the oft-injured Abe Lucas at right tackle. On tape, Banks Jr. possesses high-level physical tools. He’d help improve the Seahawks’ offensive line in 2025.
