By and large, the national media doesn’t seem to be overly optimistic about the 2025 Seattle Seahawks. Most offseason power rankings have them slotted around middle of the pack or slightly worse.

But one national reporter sees it a bit differently.

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During a recent appearance on Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk, Sports Illustrated senior NFL writer Albert Breer shared a brighter outlook on the Seahawks than most.

“I actually think the roster is pretty decent,” Breer said. “They sort of strike me like the Packers in this way where they’ve done a good job over the last few years of drafting solid players onto the roster. Now the question is, can some of those guys elevate to another level?”

That question is central to Seattle’s long-term trajectory.

The Seahawks have accumulated a promising crop of young talent in recent years – highlighted by wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, cornerbacks Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen, offensive tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas, running back Kenneth Walker III, edge rushers Boye Mafe and Derick Hall, defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and safety Coby Bryant.

All those players have shown potential. And all of them are still on their rookie contracts.

But it remains to be seen how many can take that next step and solidify themselves as legitimate blue-chip talents.

“Charles Cross looks to me like a guy who’s got the potential to elevate into a top-five left tackle. Can he become that?” Breer said. “Jaxon Smith-Njigba showed he could be a No. 1 guy (as) the focal point of an offense last year, but can he really elevate and become a true difference-maker? Or can Witherspoon be one of the best corners in football?

“They’ve got a lot of young guys who can play,” Breer added. “… Can those guys elevate and find another level?”

Listen to the full conversation with Albert Breer at this link or in the audio player near the middle of the this story. Tune into Brock and Salk weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. or find the podcast on the Seattle Sports app.

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