Thread for draft simulations:

[D-train]

I let the simulator do the entire draft and this is what it came up with for Seattle...


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They must use AU. Artificial Unintelligence.

[D-train]

Decent

Don't they have our 3 new picks in there yet? We have 11 now.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

"Here is a sensible ranking of the Seahawks's needs going into the draft and FA signing period...

OG, TE, ILB, DT, C, CB, WR, OT, Edge, S, QB"


Because of this, JS will draft a RB with the 1st round pick

Oops, didn't mean to leave that out. I would put RB right next to Edge (probably behind). This is a strong draft for RBs though so you would likely get more value there than at Edge later in the draft.

[Michael K.]

Only had one proposal to trade down, and it was with the 49ers, and I would have ended up with like pick 48. So, I thought he was too good to pass up here.

Kelvin Banks Jr.
OT
Texas
Height: 6 - 4 |
Weight: 324 lbs |
RAS: N/A
Kelvin Banks Jr. made an immediate impact at left tackle upon arriving in Austin, excelling in pass protection. A former five-star recruit, he has steadily developed into a top-tier prospect. With a powerful 6’4″, 324-pound frame and impressive length, his combination of strength, leverage, and reach makes him a dominant force. Banks is poised to be a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Raiders traded up to 45 with the Falcons to take Milroe. I miscalculated that....just assumed the Falcons weren't taking QB, so I was looking at trade partners below them. Oops. So I traded back and still got a good Guard.

Donovan Jackson
OG
Ohio State
Height: 6 - 4 |
Weight: 320 lbs |
RAS: N/A
Donovan Jackson is poised to be a top interior offensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft, showcasing an impressive resume at Ohio State. At 6’4” and 320 pounds, he combines sharp intelligence, explosive mobility, and powerful strength. With solid athleticism and punchy hands, Jackson has all the tools to become a long-term force on an NFL offensive line.

Tried to trade up with the Dolphins to take Sawyer. Every offer I made was rejected....then they took Sawyer. So I stood pat and took the edge from South Carolina. I know nothing about him and there was no scouting report. But he is 6' 5" and 254 LBS and his rank was 61. So I took him.

I accepted a small trade back from the Titans...thinking I'd get Gabriel anyway, and they took him! LOL. I should have known, since that left NOTHING at QB. SO, I took the WR rated 136 with decent potential. Very Seahawky pick since he has been "underutilized" and has been injured.

Antwane Wells Jr.
WR
Ole Miss
Height: 6 - 0 |
Weight: 205 lbs |
RAS: N/A
Antwane “Juice” Wells is a dynamic wide receiver known for his agility and strong yards after catch. Standing 5’11” and 215 pounds, his running-back-like flexibility allows him to elude defenders effectively. Although underutilized by South Carolina and Ole Miss and impacted by a 2023 foot injury, Wells has the potential to thrive in creative NFL schemes. He could be a valuable Day 3 pick in the 2025 Draft.

Charbo 2.0 anyone? LOL

Tahj Brooks
RB
Texas Tech
Height: 5 - 10 |
Weight: 230 lbs |
RAS: N/A
Tahj Brooks, a five-year player at Lubbock, has proven to be a durable, consistent force. While he’s carried plenty of wear, Brooks remains a bowling ball of a back, bouncing off contact and breaking tackles with ease. Though not a speedster or a significant pass-catching threat, his reliability as a two-down, change-of-pace back—guaranteeing 3-4 yards per carry—fits the NFL’s renewed appreciation for tough, dependable runners.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

I let the simulator do the entire draft and this is what it came up with for Seattle...


Screenshot_20250116-092953_(1).png

They must use AU. Artificial Unintelligence.

I don't get it because just three of those players were at the Seahawks' positions of need as given by Profootballnetwork (or whoever runs the simulator), and two of those three were taken with the last two picks. Therefore, i would guess the sim mainly goes by best player available with some randomness thrown in.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Only had one proposal to trade down, and it was with the 49ers, and I would have ended up with like pick 48. So, I thought he was too good to pass up here.

Kelvin Banks Jr.
OT
Texas
Height: 6 - 4 |
Weight: 324 lbs |
RAS: N/A
Kelvin Banks Jr. made an immediate impact at left tackle upon arriving in Austin, excelling in pass protection. A former five-star recruit, he has steadily developed into a top-tier prospect. With a powerful 6’4″, 324-pound frame and impressive length, his combination of strength, leverage, and reach makes him a dominant force. Banks is poised to be a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

I'm hoping he'll drop to 18. But then Schneider would probably pass on him anyway.

Donovan Jackson
OG
Ohio State
Height: 6 - 4 |
Weight: 320 lbs |
RAS: N/A
Donovan Jackson is poised to be a top interior offensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft, showcasing an impressive resume at Ohio State. At 6’4” and 320 pounds, he combines sharp intelligence, explosive mobility, and powerful strength. With solid athleticism and punchy hands, Jackson has all the tools to become a long-term force on an NFL offensive line.

I could live with taking him with our 2nd pick. Imagine having both him and Banks at OG. But JS would first have to conclude that Haynes and Laumea are not starter material and i'm not sure he's ready to do that (yet).

Charbo 2.0 anyone? LOL

Tahj Brooks
RB
Texas Tech
Height: 5 - 10 |
Weight: 230 lbs |
RAS: N/A
Tahj Brooks, a five-year player at Lubbock, has proven to be a durable, consistent force. While he’s carried plenty of wear, Brooks remains a bowling ball of a back, bouncing off contact and breaking tackles with ease. Though not a speedster or a significant pass-catching threat, his reliability as a two-down, change-of-pace back—guaranteeing 3-4 yards per carry—fits the NFL’s renewed appreciation for tough, dependable runners.

That's the type of RB we need for those 3rd/4th and short situations - someone that is quick and decisive from the handoff to the line of scrimmage and doesn't shy away from contact. Doesn't need to have top end speed or shiftiness.

[Michael K.]

That's the type of RB we need for those 3rd/4th and short situations - someone that is quick and decisive from the handoff to the line of scrimmage and doesn't shy away from contact. Doesn't need to have top end speed or shiftiness.

In a perfect world where Walker was ever healthy? I think it would be great. I'm just starting to think that it's unlikely Walker is ever healthy. Add in that Charbo isn't a #1? Not sure what is out there in FA, but I sure hate to pay a RB. I realize that it worked with Barkley and Henry...and even Mixon. But those guys don't grow on trees. That said, I wonder how crazy the FA market gets for RBs this off season, with the success those three had? Even Kareem Hunt, who was left for dead, made an impact in KC. BUT, you are talking about some different offenses there. Houston would be the closest thing to us, but I still doubt Mixon would have been great behind our O Line. Hunt would have died. LOL

I have done a few simulations were Skattebo goes around my pick, but I've never been able to pick him. And Jeanty aint happening. Maybe Henderson from Ohio State? Bad year to be looking for QB or RB, IMO.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

The draft is deep at RB this year, should be able to get a decent situational type of back in the later rounds.

[Donn Beach]

Excuse me but isn't that Charbonnet? Why would they need to add an additional rb?

Article on what a Fraley hire could mean

Charbonnet is a downhill, physical runner who prefers to run through defenders instead of trying to run around them. In that way, he's just like Lions running back David Montgomery. Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs make up a one-two punch tandem that has electrified the NFL. Montgomery is putting up better stats in two years with Detroit than in four years with the Bears. He's doing so on less carries, putting up over 1700 yards and 25 touchdowns in 24 games.

https://www.si.com/college/ucla/footbal ... jj6ev2getd

[Gametime]

We have 3 very different backs. Use draft picks elsewhere.