Apr 23, 2025 - Sports
Washington state hasn't produced a No. 1 NFL pick since 1993
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It's been more than three decades since a high school in Washington state has produced a No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
Catch up quick: The most recent was Drew Bledsloe, who attended Walla Walla High School and played for Washington State University before being drafted by the New England Patriots in 1993.
- The only other No. 1 draft pick to come out of the Evergreen State since 1965 was defensive lineman Steve Emtman.
- The alumnus of Cheney High School and the University of Washington was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1992.
State of play: Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft gets underway at 5pm Thursday.
- The Seattle Seahawks hold 10 draft picks, including a No. 18 pick in the first round.
What's next: You can watch the broadcast on ABC, ESPN or NFL Network, or stream it using NFL+, NFL.com, the ESPN App and ABC App.
- Fans can also use apps like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV and Sling TV.
Go deeper: What to know about the 2025 NFL draft