The Seattle Seahawks got aggressive during the 2025 NFL draft, trading the 52nd and 82nd picks to the Tennessee Titans to move up 17 spots in the second round to 35th overall. With that selection, the Seahawks selected former South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. It turns out general manager John Schneider nearly traded up even higher to ensure Emmanwori’s services.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson is reporting the Seahawks nearly traded back into the first round, to No. 32 overall in order to select Emmanwori. The final pick of the first round was originally owned by the Super Bowl winning Philadelphia Eagles. They ended up trading one overall with the Kansas City Chiefs, who selected former Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons at No. 32.
Before the Seahawks traded up to take S Nick Emmanwori at No. 35, they tried to move up to 32 to get him there. He’d put himself in the Round 1 conversation with a 4.38 40. Here he was reminiscing about using that speed in college to track down his new teammate, QB Jalen Milroe. pic.twitter.com/HmiRmiBK2b
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) May 2, 2025
After Seattle’s failed trade up to No. 32, Schneider had to hold his breath for two additional selections before finding his opportunity. The Cleveland Browns selected linebacker Carson Schwesinger at No. 33, and the Houston Texans followed that up with wide receiver Jayden Higgins.
Schneider then found a willing partner in the Titans, a rebuilding team who was without a third-round selection as a result of their trade for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed last offseason. Tennessee was anxious to recoup that draft capital, and the Seahawks were willing to part with an extra pick to land Emmanwori.
Luckily, it worked out perfectly.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Seahawks nearly traded back into first round
The Seattle Seahawks got aggressive during the 2025 NFL draft, trading the 52nd and 82nd picks to the Tennessee Titans to move up 17 spots in the second round to 35th overall. With that selection, the Seahawks selected former South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. It turns out general manager John Schneider nearly traded up even higher to ensure Emmanwori’s services.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson is reporting the Seahawks nearly traded back into the first round, to No. 32 overall in order to select Emmanwori. The final pick of the first round was originally owned by the Super Bowl winning Philadelphia Eagles. They ended up trading one overall with the Kansas City Chiefs, who selected former Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons at No. 32.
Before the Seahawks traded up to take S Nick Emmanwori at No. 35, they tried to move up to 32 to get him there. He’d put himself in the Round 1 conversation with a 4.38 40. Here he was reminiscing about using that speed in college to track down his new teammate, QB Jalen Milroe. pic.twitter.com/HmiRmiBK2b
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) May 2, 2025
After Seattle’s failed trade up to No. 32, Schneider had to hold his breath for two additional selections before finding his opportunity. The Cleveland Browns selected linebacker Carson Schwesinger at No. 33, and the Houston Texans followed that up with wide receiver Jayden Higgins.
Schneider then found a willing partner in the Titans, a rebuilding team who was without a third-round selection as a result of their trade for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed last offseason. Tennessee was anxious to recoup that draft capital, and the Seahawks were willing to part with an extra pick to land Emmanwori.
Luckily, it worked out perfectly.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Seahawks nearly traded back into first round
