The Seattle Seahawks have undergone some massive changes this offseason.

Quarterback Geno Smith was shipped off to the Las Vegas Raiders, while star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf was sent to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In response, the team signed Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp in free agency.

It will be interesting to see how the Seahawks approach the 2025 NFL Draft now. The team was competitive in 2024, but with so many new pieces, there’s no predicting how the 2025 season could go. There are plenty of holes left to fill, though.

Today, we’re going to identify four players the Seahawks should not target in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Jahdae Barron is an extremely talented defensive back out of Texas. The cornerback impressed in 2024, lining up in multiple spots for the Longhorns.

It would be easy for the Seahawks to be intrigued by Barron’s tape and measurables. However, the corner has a slight frame and short arms, and may be relegated to playing as a nickel corner at the next level.

The Seahawks already have an elite nickel corner in Devon Witherspoon, though, making Barron an odd fit. The Seahawks can’t let Barron’s numbers and impressive tape convince them to take the Texas defensive back.

The Seahawks would be much better off addressing the corner position later on.

Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss

Walter Nolen is a former top prospect who excelled for two different SEC schools.

The massive Nolen is a disruptive presence on the interior and contributes as a pass-rusher and a run-stopper. Nolen seems like a player the Seahawks would covet, but would the team really draft an interior defensive lineman in the first round for the second year in a row?

It can’t be ruled out, though. If the Seahawks don’t love an offensive lineman that’s available, Nolen could be interesting. The team should hold out though and address the offensive line no matter what in the first round.

Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Malaki Starks could very well be the best safety prospect in this class. The Georgia defender exploded on the scene in 2023, but his 2024 play took a step back.

Starks is a hard-hitting safety who has been praised for his leadership. The Seahawks could see Starks as the best available prospect when they come on the clock, but it would be wise to go a different route.

The Seahawks already have Coby Bryant, who excelled in run defense in 2024. The team could use more depth at safety, but not to the point where the position should be drafted this early.

Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

As mentioned above, the Seahawks lost star receiver D.K. Metcalf this offseason. Thus, it would make sense for the team to want a receiver in the first round.

I could understand taking a receiver, but Luther Burden III wouldn’t be at the top of the list. Burden impressed in college due to his sure hands and ability to make plays with the ball in his hands.

However, Burden comes with some off-field concerns. Also, the Seahawks already have Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, who both have no problem creating seperation and rarely drop passes. There will be better receivers available for the team to choose from.