4 quarterbacks at NFL combine that Seattle Seahawks should watch closely
These could be a steal.
The 2025 NFL Combine gets underway on February 27. This is every NFL team’s next best chance to get a close-up look at any player they might be interested in. The Seattle Seahawks and every other team can also interview a number of players.
Those interviews become more important than many expect, especially when it comes to Seattle. Many teams were not happy with how their talk with defensive lineman Malik McDowell. But the Seahawks were fine with what he said and chose him in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft. That, of course, turned out to be a massive mistake.
Interviews and combine measurables will become even more important among the quarterback group. Seattle might not be looking to replace Geno Smith this season, but there could be a gem in the 2025 QB class that the Seahawks are thinking of sitting for a year behind Smith, and then having that player take over in 2026. Four of those potential Seahawks quarterbacks are below.
Four quarterbacks at the 2025 NFL Combine that the Seattle Seahawks might be watching closely
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Dart has the size to play in the NFL, as he is 6’2″ and 225 pounds. How he measures at the NFL combine is going to be extremely important for him, though. How big are his hands? How fast can he run? If those come in under expectations, he might not get drafted at all.
Dart has not shown the ability to throw receivers open, the way a young Aaron Rodgers could. He appears to be much more of a game manager, as is San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. That is not a bad thing, but if Dart does become a QB1, he needs a playoff-ready team around him.
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Milroe has the same size as Dart, but completely different physical traits. He has elite athleticism and great arm talent. What he lacks so far is the ability to consistently make reads that are fortuitous advantages for his team. He cannot throw receivers open at this point, but he can hit any throw on the field. One worry is that he has small hands, though, and that can limit his velocity.
The interviews Milroe gives at the combine will be telling. How well can he anticipate what defenses are going to do? He might simply be the 2025 version of Joe Milton. That is, he has enough ability to be great but lacks the decision-making to be very good.
Quinn Ewers, Texas
Another 6’2″ quarterback, the question about Ewers is why he did not necessarily elevate his college team higher than the overall talent implied they should be. Texas has well-rounded talent, but without that, it is doubtful Ewers could have lifted the roster to being championship-worthy. But Is he a leader, or is he simply going to be a decent quarterback who won’t lose his team games but won’t win games when the team shouldn’t?
In other words, Ewers might be the next Geno Smith. Smith and Ewers are both good. That does not mean either can win their team a lot of playoff games if the rest of the team is poor. Seattle will need to build the roster around Ewers rather than Ewers being the reason the team is suddenly a Super Bowl contender.
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Gabriel likely is not going to measure well at the combine. He isn’t suddenly going to get taller than 5’10,” for instance. He also does not have elite arm talent in order to make up for his lack of size. Still, he has a high football IQ and does not turn the ball over. He also knows where to go with the ball.
He isn’t going to be a start anytime soon for the Seahawks, but he could be a longer-term backup than Sam Howell. Howell has just a year left on his contract, and there is no guarantee that he is any better than Gabriel.
