Seahawks trade up in second round of NFL draft for safety Nick Emmanwori

Bob Condotta, The Seattle Times on Apr 25, 2025

Published in Football

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The Seattle Seahawks began day two of the NFL draft with a splash Friday, pulling off a trade with the Tennessee Titans to move up to No. 35 and take South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori.

The Seahawks dealt picks 52 and 82 to the Titans to move up.

Emmanwori, who turned 21 in February, was a popular player to mock to the Seahawks at 18 in the first round because of his unique size — he’s listed at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds — and versatility.

Wrote Pro Football Focus: “Emmanwori is a tricky prospect who will require a leap of faith, considering where he’s likely to be drafted. His elite athleticism and playmaking ability suggest his ceiling could be on par with a player like Kerby Joseph, but his underwhelming box play and questionable technique and instincts are more reminiscent of Isaiah Simmons, who was drafted in the first round in 2020 but has struggled to find a natural NFL position.”

The Seahawks have Julian Love and Coby Bryant at safety. Bryant is entering the final season of his rookie contract, and coach Mike Macdonald is known for employing three-safety sets when he has three safeties to utilize.

Emmanwori adds to the defense after the Seahawks used their first-round pick Thursday on guard Grey Zabel of North Dakota State.

The Seahawks still have picks 50 and 82 to use Friday.

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