Day One | Before The Noise: S3 E3

With the 2026 NFL Draft class finalized, the newest members of the Seattle Seahawks arrive at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for the start of rookie minicamp. Vice president of player affairs Maurice Kelly, director of equipment Erik Kennedy and vice president of health and player performance Sam Ramsden help prepare the rookie class as they begin their NFL journey.

The Super Bowl LX World Championship Parade is over, and the Seattle Seahawks' front office is already back at work, and one of the biggest items on the to-do list is prepare for the NFL Draft. From the Combine in Indianapolis to Pro Days across the country, John Schneider and his staff leave no stone unturned as they prepare for one of the most important weekends on the NFL calendar.

After a historic season, the Seattle Seahawks are aiming to run it forward in 2026. In the season debut of Before The Noise, John Schneider and Co., tackle free agency, adding some new pieces to the roster, and ensuring that the team's homegrown talent stays in the Pacific Northwest.

Change is part of the game. Before the Noise Episode 1 takes you inside a whirlwind offseason of departures, signings, and the moves that set the tone—including the additions of QB Sam Darnold and WR Cooper Kupp—as the Seahawks begin a new chapter.

Before the Noise Episode 2 goes behind the scenes as the Seahawks build around rising stars like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon, with Head Coach Mike Macdonald sharing how they fit into the team's culture and identity. The scouting team provides insight into the evaluation process that brought these players to Seattle, while the organization works to secure key veterans like Ernest Jones and Leonard Williams.

Before the Noise Episode 3 takes you inside the Seahawks scouting department during the crucial lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft. Hear directly from the scouts about the hard work, long hours, and careful evaluations that shape the team's draft decisions—including time on the road at the Senior Bowl in Alabama with President of Football Operations/General Manager John Schneider and the scouting team.

Before the Noise Episode 4 takes you behind the scenes of the NFL Draft, following Seahawks draft picks as they prepare to step onto the field and begin their journey for the season ahead. Hear from Grey Zabel and Nick Emmanwori as they reflect on life-changing first moments, then get an inside look at draft call clips and highlights from rookies sharing what it means to be a Seahawk.

Season 2 of Before the Noise is here. Go behind the scenes and inside the stories shaping the 2025 Seahawks.

The series finale of Before the Noise takes a look at the final weeks of offseason work, along with a little bit of play, as the Seahawks inch closer to Training Camp and the start of the 2024 season.

Before The Noise Episode Four follows Seahawks.com Senior Reporter John Boyle, Bob Condotta from the Seattle Times and ESPN.com reporter Brady Henderson as they give an inside look at how they cover the Seahawks during the offseason workout period.

Before The Noise Episode three gives you inside access to the Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft from the perspective of president of football operations/general manager John Schneider, head coach Mike Macdonald and all eight draftees. Watch as the Seahawks rookies discuss their draft experience and hit the field as NFL players for the first time during Rookie Minicamp.

Before The Noise Episode 2 showcases the behind the scenes work that goes into the post-NFL Combine draft process. Hear from the Seahawks scouting department as they detail what goes into making their assessments heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.

Before the Noise Episode 1 follows John Schneider and Matt Berry through the offseason transition and planning period for the draft. Watch as the scouting department dig into college and pro players ahead of the 2024 season.

Before The Noise showcases behind the scenes of the team's 2024 offseason with never before seen content. Check out the first trailer for the upcoming series that highlights the work that goes into preparing for the 2024 season. The series debuts on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 on Seahawks.com and the Seahawks official YouTube channel.