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Seahawks Receive Poor Grade for Taking QB Jalen Milroe Over Shedeur Sanders in 3rd Round of NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks raised eyebrows on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft when they drafted a quarterback just weeks after signing Sam Darnold to a three-year deal. With other roster needs still on the table, Seattle’s decision to take Alabama’s Jalen Milroe in the third round came as a surprise to fans and analysts alike.

Milroe brings raw talent and athleticism to the table, but the pick drew mixed reviews. With Darnold locked in as the short-term starter, the move signals Seattle might be eyeing more than just depth—it could be looking toward the future.

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Seahawks Make Surprise Move With Jalen Milroe Pick

The Seahawks surprised a lot of people as the team selected a quarterback in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft after signing Darnold to a three-year contract this offseason. PFSN’s Ian Cummings gave the Seattle Seahawks a “C” grade for drafting Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Milroe with the 92nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

“This is the range where teams should’ve started considering adding Jalen Milroe as a developmental QB. I wouldn’t have expected the Seahawks to be the ones, however, given that they went all-in on Sam Darnold this offseason. That third-rounder they spent on Milroe is one they can no longer spend on an extra WR or offensive lineman for Darnold, and that could be costly.”

Milroe took a step back statistically in the 2024 college football season for the Crimson Tide as he completed 205 of his 319 (64.3%) passes for 2,844 yards with 16 passing touchdowns to 11 interceptions. He also had 168 rushing attempts for 726 yards (4.3 yards per carry) with 20 rushing touchdowns.

“As a pure player, Milroe is good value at this point. He’s an elite athlete and running threat with a rocket arm, and he could develop into a starter with more mechanical development. However, his vision runs very hot-and-cold, and he’ll sometimes force bad throws as a result. The long-term gain for Seattle is unclear here, but he does infuse the QB room with some security.”

Who Have the Seahawks Drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft So Far?

The Seahawks have selected four players through the first three rounds of the draft. They used their first-round pick and improved the interior offensive line by drafting offensive guard Grey Zabel. They had the third pick in the second round after making a trade, and they improved the secondary by selecting safety Nick Emmanwori from South Carolina.

The team used its own second-round pick as well and got an offensive weapon by drafting tight end Elijah Arroyo out of Miami (FL). They used the 28th pick in the third round and drafted Milroe, which we already talked about.

The Seahawks still hold five picks on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, so they can be aggressive and continue to add talent or use some picks to move up if they are targeting a specific player. They do not have a pick until the 35th selection in the fourth round and have a pair of fifth- and seventh-round draft picks.

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