Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's going on out there and any news you might have missed, about your Seattle Seahawks this week.
Inside The Seahawks Draft Room
Seahawks.com senior reporter John Boyle gives an exclusive look inside Seattle's draft room for all 11 picks of this year's draft.
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After the Rams take defensive end Josaiah Stewart at No. 90, Macdonald walks out of the room to make a phone call. With the Seahawks targeting Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Macdonald wants to let Sam Darnold hear it from his head coach that the Seahawks are adding a quarterback before he could see it on TV.
"When it became clear that we're going to pick Jalen, gave him a call," Macdonald said the following day. "(Darnold) was awesome."."
Rookies Arrive To Seattle
Ahead of rookie minicamp beginning, the rookies made their way to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday to get acclimated, meeting people around the building and getting fitted for equipment.
Seattle's first-round draft pick Grey Zabel also spoke with the media in his introductory press conference as a Seahawk.
"Zabel and president of football operations and general manager John Schneider posed for a photo op before the press conference, while Zabel held a No. 76 jersey, the same jersey number that Hall of Famer and Seahawks Legend Steve Hutchinson wore.
"That was kind of the equipment staff's idea," Zabel said. "I had to ask Hutch if it was OK to wear it and he was all for it and super excited for it. No better number to wear in Seattle history."
Rookie Jersey Numbers
Before they lace up their cleats and put on a Seahawks jersey for the first time, the newest Seahawks received jersey numbers. As mentioned above, Zabel will wear No. 76.
Field Yates' 36 Favorite Picks From The NFL Draft
Three Seahawks were named in ESPN's Field Yates' favorite pick from this year's draft.
Grey Zabel, G, Seattle Seahawks (No. 18)
Seattle entered the draft with major needs at guard and center. Landing Zabel here is right on target with his range, as I had him No. 17 overall on my board and thought he was the best interior offensive lineman in this class. Zabel is an excellent fit with new coordinator Klint Kubiak, who needs linemen who can play in space and move their feet in his zone scheme. As an FCS standout at North Dakota State, Zabel stamped his first-round case after starring at the Senior Bowl. He's a plug-and-play addition for Seattle.
Bryce Cabeldue, G, Seattle Seahawks (No. 192)
After taking Zabel in the first round, Seattle selected another interior offensive lineman. Like Zabel, Cabeldue was a tackle throughout his career at Kansas, but he projects better inside at the NFL level. He is a crunching force in the running game who plays through the whistle, and he has the footwork to become a developmental guard in Kubiak's zone scheme.
Damien Martinez, RB, Seattle Seahawks (No. 223)
The strength of this running back class will be a theme for the next few players, as Martinez deserved to go higher based on his tape alone from Oregon State and Miami. He is rugged, powerful and showed very good stamina to hold up and affect the game late in the fourth quarter. While not a huge home run threat or pass catcher, Martinez can chew up tough yards as a depth option behind Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.
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Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: How Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson got Grey Zabel to needy Seahawks O-line and into his 76.
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The Seahawks rookie class of 2025 arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and were fitted for their equipment on May 1, 2025.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) and tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks defensive tackle Rylie Mills (98) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (18) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) and wide receiver Tory Horton (15) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
