If you missed the first two parts of the series, check them out below:

Part One — Players I rate for the Seahawks

Part Two — Players I think are a bit overrated

Before getting into part three, a couple of quick notes on topical Seahawks subjects…

— I’m seeing a lot of talk about what positions the Seahawks should draft. Let’s remember, drafting for pure need is how you make mistakes.

This team will inevitably have some holes to fill this off-season. The aim should not be to rely on the draft to fill those holes. Drafting the best players, the most talented players, is critical. There are certain positions where you’d be indulging too much to draft another (eg tight end) but typically you will have three or four similarly graded players and you won’t be stacking too much in one area.

The key is to try and retain as many of your players as you can, first and foremost. You have the cap space to get this done. Then you hedge your need positions so that you are not forcing things on draft day.

There’s also a very real possibility of filling needs with quality, not settling in the draft, by executing trades.

That has to be the plan. Not assuming they take an EDGE or cornerback because that’s where we expect they will lose players in free agency.

In Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft, he had Kayden McDonald and Caleb Banks both available at #32. I doubt that happens but if it did, it would be absolutely criminal not to draft one of them.

— The Seahawks are now up for sale, officially. This has been inevitable and was only a matter of time, per the terms of Paul Allen’s wishes for the two teams he owned (the other being the Trailblazers).

People are going to talk about who they do or don’t want. For me it’s simple. Someone who is not inclined to interfere but will hold key people accountable. Someone who is interested, engaged and invested in what is happening on and off the field. Someone who understands he is inheriting a GM and Head Coach combo that need backing and trust. Someone who is aware of staying ahead of the game and, to coin one of Macdonald’s phrases, ‘chasing edges’ in any way for the product on the field to succeed. Someone with the ambition and drive to become a franchise that continues to compete for and win future Super Bowls.

Also, ideally, it is someone who understands and respects the traditions of this franchise and the worldwide fanbase. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel, just be conscious of what you’re buying.

If you can address all of these things, I really don’t care who the name is.

Now onto today’s scouting notes…

Blake Miller (RT, Clemson)

I only properly sat down to watch Miller in the last few days, with only tentative initial notes previously. I was very surprised by what I saw upon further study.

I don’t think I’ve seen a better tackle on the pull in terms of sharp, quick movements. Yet Miller’s calling card is an ability to then cut upwards through the line, working through traffic, to target second level defenders.

I’ve seen plenty of linemen who can get up to the second level or pull into space and execute blocks on the move. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a lineman get on the run then navigate through through the bodies like a running back, showing excellent vision and decisiveness, to get up to a linebacker or safety to execute a second level block.

Reportedly he runs a 5.18 (I expected better) at 6-6 and 315lbs. He gave up 14 pressures in 2025 which was the lowest number among college tackles in 2025 playing at least 80% of the snaps. He gave up two sacks.

In terms of other positives, there are reps where his footwork enables him to efficiently get into position to wall off the edge rush. Often by simply getting to ‘point A’ before the defender, he puts the blockade up and it’s job done. His ability to get to ‘point A’ so quickly and with no wasted motion, is a critical feature in his college tape.

He’s capable of clubbing defenders to the ground and he’s a very willing finisher of blocks. He can be a punishing blocker at the second level — playing with a nasty, violent edge. He will rub opponents the wrong way. Miller has also shown the ability to drive defenders right off the screen to finish his blocks.

His recovery athleticism when he doesn’t make great initial contact is superb and I would also describe it as rare. There are not many players who can recover like he does when he struggles early in the down.

His kick-slide can be ‘wow’ good at times too. It often looks highly explosive and sudden. His feet also pepper backwards nicely.

I’m very confident he is going to be a first round pick and with good testing, could go earlier than people think.

There are some issues to note too. I’m concerned that at times he’s too easily pushed backwards. He needs to stop letting pass rushers get into his chest. Too often he mirrors brilliantly but doesn’t use his hands to control blocks. Initiate contact and take charge of the situation. What are you waiting for?

His feet can sometimes get away from him and his body gets into awkward positions forcing him to use his good recovery skills. He clings onto and grabs the outside shoulder too often, meaning he could be a holding liability in the NFL.

His combo blocks are decent, not great. His hand placement needs major work — too often it’s outside the frame. He catches too many blocks rather than instigating contact. There are also reps where he allows defenders to bend and straighten from his side too easily.

These are all technical fixes though that a good O-line coach should want to work on. The raw tools are there to develop Miller into a top pro with the right guidance.

De’Zhaun Stribling (WR, Ole Miss)

This was a really pleasant surprise. I like Stribling — and his Ole Miss team mate Harrison Wallace — more than a lot of the bigger names in this class (with the obvious exception of top players like Makai Lemon and Carnell Tate). Apologies to the Cougs out there, Stribling is really good.

He only had one drop in 2025 and nine total drops in a five-year college career. Some players have that many drops in a season. That’s nine drops in 345 career targets, by the way.

He’s listed at 6-2 and approximately 210lbs. He settles into intermediate pockets nicely, knowing when to ramp down the speed. If you give him a cushion he’s good at selling the deep route and coming back to the quarterback to present an open target.

His release can be really sharp — especially when he has space to run around a defender from an inside position. When he can’t separate he’s shown he can make contested 1v1 catches including some that are high difficulty.

Stribling looks the part with his frame and movement/actions. If you give him a shot, he can make things happen. He turns upfield quickly when presenting his hands and eyes back to the QB. He has a stutter step move off the snap that is well executed.

He shows good concentration skills on challenging/contested passes and his tracking seems decent. His big frame can box off opponents on quick hitting routes and slants. He could be a real asset on slants and in-cutting routes on critical downs.

He catches the ball away from his body and as noted by his lack of drops, he shows good hands. He was predominantly used as an outside threat (326 snaps out wide vs 71 in the slot).

He also had a 76.6 grade for run blocking — the third best mark behind Nyziah Hunter & Denzel Boston. This is a big bonus.

There’s no doubt in my eyes Stribling can play in the NFL, we just need to see what his upside is when he tests. I would draft this guy.

Emmanuel Pregnon (G, Oregon)

He’s built like a machine. There are interviews where he’s in a low-cut vest and his arms look like a pair of anacondas connected to the front chest of a silverback. You’d think he was sculpted out of a boulder.

This translates to good power on contact. He can bully opponents straight up.

He has a big thick base that enables him to plant the anchor and let his upper body do the talking, which it often does. He works his hands inside quickly to control defenders. He instigates contact and wants to be the enforcer — he’s not passive in his blocks.

When he locks on he tends to finish. His footwork is nimble enough in pass-pro when he has to drop to set.

His massive 6-5, 318lbs frame is hard to get around. He’s a larger man than his weight suggests — and it’s mostly muscle.

He’s not Grey Zabel on the run, or Blake Miller, but for his frame he can move reasonably well. He had PFF’s second best zone-blocking grade for guards in 2025 (93.0). I’m not convinced he warrants ‘that’ high a grade for zone blocking. It’s good on tape but they’re basically saying he’s elite. I’m not sure he moves well enough to justify that.

He’s no slouch but for a pure outside zone scheme you probably want greater mobility. He’s somewhere between Zabel and Anthony Bradford for mobility I’d say (remember — Bradford tested well).

Pregnon played left guard for Oregon (840 snaps) but filled in at right guard vs Minnesota (55 snaps).

I do wonder how he’ll fair against top-end quickness attacking his outside shoulder.

He gave up one sack all season (vs Texas Tech) and only five pressures. Those five pressures meant he had the sixth fewest among guards in college who played 50% of snaps in 2025.

It’s very easy to imagine him starting quickly and being at least a decent starter. This is the definition of a low risk pick.

The hands, base, power are really good and he will generate movement in the running game. He’s strictly a guard so he might find his range limited on draft day but you’re unlikely to be cursing the decision to take him. It’s just a case of how badly do you need a guard? He might last to round two.

Zabel jumped a 36.5 inch vertical and a 9-3 broad. He was explosive and fast. Most players can’t match that level of athleticism. Pregnon’s ability to shine in testing will likely determine how early he goes.

Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)

I wanted to talk about Love today simply because he’s one of the very best running back prospects I’ve seen since starting the blog in 2008. I would be totally fine with any team opting to take him in the top-five. This isn’t a good draft but Love is an exceptional talent within this mediocre class.

His change of direction skills are highly dynamic, leading to ankle-breaking cuts. He has long legs but a thick rear —- creating longer strides within an explosive frame.

He’s highly creative to avoid tackles and does a bit of everything to create extra yardage. He has a patented spin-move that he breaks out right on contact to avoid being tackled.

He has the top-end speed to accelerate away from defenders and be a home-run hitter. He has a lot of massive, big-time runs. His 39 +10 yard runs were fourth most in 2025 and his 726 breakaway yards were second most. He also had 896 yards after contact —- sixth most in college football and I believe most among draft eligible players.

Love only had one fumble in his three-year career at Notre Dame. He also had only four dropped passes on 74 targets — not bad for a running back.

He’s so quick to work through traffic with no hesitation to take what’s on offer. When he’s stopped in the backfield he frequently finds a way to get out of trouble. His vision is top notch to identify and find holes in the defense. He punishes opponents if you give him a crease.

Love shows soft hands and he’s a very capable route runner. I think he can be great in the passing game and there’s more to come from him there.

He has really good size (6-0, 214lbs) and he frequently falls forward on contact. His contact balance pairs beautifully with his speed.

We’re talking about a highly impressive, uber-talented prospect.

Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson)

I’m surprised he doesn’t get more attention. I think there’s every chance he emulates his brother in the NFL and has a successful career.

Let’s start with the unexpected. He plays the run a lot better than you’d think for his size (5-11, 180lbs). He genuinely has a top run defense grade of 85.2. He’s also a good tackler. He missed only five tackles in 2025 (10.4%) and three came in one game against Louisville.

If you want to see Terrell at his best, don’t watch that Louisville game. He also gave up a big 48-yarder. Generally though his tape is very good.

He’s sticky downfield and seems to have recovery ability. He’s used in a variety of ways but predominately stayed outside (464 snaps at outside corner, 110 in the slot, 67 in the box, two at free safety).

Terrell always seems to be in the hip-pocket in coverage. He has a very natural feel for the position, which isn’t a surprise given his NFL bloodlines. He’s very comfortable in zone, triggering to the throw while showing great closing speed. He just looks like he can seamlessly play at the next level.

He was used as a blitzer with some success (had three sacks in 2025). He reads play well, can work through traffic and he’s capable of planting a hit on an opponent even at his size.

He will come off his man to make instinctive plays in coverage successfully. He times his contact well when in close coverage to avoid being penalised (flagged only twice in 2025).

There’s plenty of evidence of him running routes for receivers. He can cover large areas of the field and you can see him taking one half of the field away in unsupported 1v1 coverage from a snap taken at the opposite hash.

Terrell is a very talented, competitive cornerback with natural ability. He should go in the top-40 in this class and round one is a distinct possibility.

KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)

He’s crafty, quick, intelligent and has good size for his playing style (5-11, 190lbs).

The caveat is his hands. He has 19 drops in three seasons (294 targets). When he does complete catches he does it with his hands not his body. He does present his hands to the ball. There’s no getting away from it though, too many passes hit the ground.

He’s not a 4.2/4.3 runner who stretches the field — I think he’s more of a 4.45 type in terms of speed.

He knows how to settle into gaps in zone to present easy targets for the quarterback. He’s quick enough to get open on slants and quick-hitters. This is useful on key downs and in the red zone where he has success.

You can’t give him a free release over the middle. If you don’t disrupt his route more often than not he’ll take you to the cleaners. He sells a stop-start brilliantly.

Concepcion is quick to stretch the field and he’s particularly dynamic running across the middle. He reacts to the ball well and is capable of making plays in traffic. He has plus YAC ability and can line up anywhere and be a threat.

He’s dangerous on jet sweeps and receiver screens. He’s so good at getting open quickly in his route. He can also hang in the air and contort his body to make difficult catches.

There are plenty of things to like but his true testing speed will be interesting and the drops will need to be considered.

Brenen Thompson (WR, Mississippi State)

Draft media’s latest favourite but I think a bit of perspective is needed, even if there are things to like.

Thompson is a smaller receiver listed at 5-9 and 170lbs. He has more than enough speed to run right by defenders. I do not think he is going to break the combine record, though, as Daniel Jeremiah has suggested he might.

He had an even distribution of deep (26), medium (29) and short (30) targets in 2025. His completion percentage was 72.4% on 10-19 yard passes (42.3% +20 yards) and five of his touchdowns were +20 yard throws downfield.

Thompson had five drops in 2025.

He reaches his top speed quickly when he sets off running. If you don’t jam him at the line he’ll just run by you. He beat defenders deep even when they gave up a big cushion. He chews up off-coverage to make the defender guess on whether he rounds off or goes deep. He also did this against Florida and Georgia (good opponents).

That said, it’s bizarre how teams defended him. Had they not watched the tape? It felt like every game was a ‘what are you doing?’ moment. They’d just let him run with no attempt to disrupt. They made his life easy.

He adjusts to the ball well — his tracking appears to be good. He’s not going to win many contested catches at his size though. Will the speed be enough to challenge the physical elements of the NFL game? I’m not convinced. He is going to need to get open because there’s almost no catching radius here. Is he really quick enough to constantly get open at the next level to be a threat?

He can provide a good speed option as a complement but I would say he’s unlikely to be a WR1 or WR2.

Isaiah World (T, Oregon)

He had an embarrassing performance against Texas Tech in the playoffs. Highlighting how it was absolutely staggering that some members of the draft media ever thought he was a first round possibility.

It’s been revealed in the last 24 hours he tore an ACL against Indiana in the Peach Bowl. We won’t see him tested and there’s a chance he now goes undrafted.

He’s listed at 6-8 and 318lbs. He has heavy feet and his movements are laboured. When attacked to the outside he resorts to being a big-time waist-bender. He’s too passive with his blocks and isn’t a tone-setter.

On a 4th and 1 vs Indiana he basically ducked into contact. They didn’t convert for a first down. He doesn’t hit his targets often enough when trying to block in space. I don’t like his angles at all defending the edge. He’s not violent enough on tape and needs to be more of a finisher.

World will struggle with pad-level due to his height. He gave up one sack and 18 pressures in 2025. He was a flag machine — penalised 40 times in four seasons (for Oregon & Nevada).

He’s not good in pass-pro and even worse vs the run. His zone-blocking grade was an awful 55.5 in 2025.

For me he’s just a player I am very happy to let someone else draft or sign. At best he is a swing tackle and even then I need to see good testing to believe in his upside.

Jaishawn Barham (EDGE, Michigan)

He converted to the EDGE in 2025 from linebacker and had 304 snaps on the D-line, 56 in the box and 15 at slot corner.

The switch didn’t lead to immediate pressure production — he had three sacks and 21 pressures in 2025. His win percentage was a weak 13.1%. He also missed seven tackles (17.1%). He definitely needs to learn to wrap-up with his tackling.

He is an excellent run defender though with a 90.4 grade — top among EDGE rushers in this draft. You can see why. He’s listed at 6-3 and 243lbs. He plays with legit violence and aggression on some snaps (to the point he can go too far — he was flagged six times in 2025 and avoided a weird incident where he appeared to clash with a referee).

His technique is unrefined but he has shown the needed characteristics to be a good rusher — speed, bend, aggression. Although he seemed to be unblocked or badly blocked a lot in 2025. Tight ends are no match for his quickness when they’re asked to block him.

He’s a very capable OLB type in a 3-4 — he can drop and excels when he rushes in space. He can easily fill-in at off-the-ball linebacker when needed. He gets off the line with genuine quickness and can shock linemen with his burst.

His hand-technique when taking on blocks needs work and there’s very little evidence of speed-to-power moves — he wants to work in space. Barham’s closing speed as a tackler is great.

The worst case scenario you’re going to get with him is a good run-defending OLB who doesn’t really offer much in terms of pressure and wins. The best case is he works out his rush technique and becomes a dynamic threat on the outside. It will be interesting to see how teams judge his ability to do that with their projections.

I like him. There’s something here. Yet until he tests you’re talking about unanswered questions on upside within a project player with positional flexibility. For now, that has to cap his stock somewhat. But he brings a tone to the field that fits the Seahawks.

I will keep posting these reviews and will soon create a tab where you can click on a player’s name and it’ll take you to the article where they are discussed.