Seahawks Scouts Evaluate Prospects at NFL Combine

0:00On March 11th, the Seattle Seahawks Scouting Team kicked off their NFL Combine Day early in Indianapolis, with assistant director Jason Barnes. Grabbing coffee at 8 a.m. before heading to Lucas Oil Stadium, joined by scouts and coaches like Matt Berry, Aaron Heinlein, and head coach Mike McDonald, they settled into an interview room packed with. Whiteboards, screens, snacks, and film setups. Interview started right at 9 a.m., focusing on college prospects for the upcoming draft. Earlier this week, after their Super Bowl run, the team held pre-combined meetings to narrow down a list of about 45 players they wanted to see, up close. Scouts had already compiled playclips and cut-ups in their system, giving coaches a head start on evaluating fits for positions like receivers, or offensive linemen. Barnes explained they watch closely for each prospect's personality, how quickly they grasp new plays, and recall from their college seasons. Coaches drop schemes on the board, test recall by having players redraw them, engage confidence under pressure.

1:03It's a first chance for many coaches to meet these kids face to face after a season focused on the pros. Interviews ran smoothly through the morning, with five offensive linemen cycling through by 11.41 a.m., each covering backgrounds, injuries, film breakdowns, and play installs. The process varies slightly by position, but stays consistent on spotting quick learners who mash the team's needs. With the morning session wrapped, the Seahawks will head back to Seattle to review everything, then hit pro days at colleges to check athletic traits in person. This combine grind helps build a full picture, blending tape, talks, and workouts for smarter draft picks.