Ranking the best Seahawks under the age of 26
By Lee Vowell
Number 3 – DK Metcalf
D.K. Metcalf had high expectations coming in as a rookie because of his raw talent and incredible physical ability. Many players would have dissolved under the pressure. Metcalf showed, like nearly any rookie, that he still has a lot to learn and develop to be a great player. But Metcalf will become a great player.
Metcalf doesn’t simply rely on his physical ability to beat defenders. He works hard at staying in shape and honing his craft. This offseason he was seen working out with former Seahawk Richard Sherman. Sherman is still a great cornerback and if Metcalf can learn how to beat Sherman in drills, Metcalf could beat any corner in the NFL.
Rookie in the program. Grown man on the field.
— NFL (@NFL) February 16, 2020
The 10 BEST D.K. Metcalf plays from his first season! 👏@dkm14 pic.twitter.com/AwGKBVGllh
Metcalf produced 58 catches for 900 yards in 2019. He will be expected to do more in 2020 and he should. The Seahawks and Russell Wilson will probably throw more, as they have added Greg Olsen at tight end as well, and this means more targets for Metcalf.
Paired with Tyler Lockett, Metcalf helps form one of the best receiving duos in the NFL. A 1,000-yard season should be expected from Metcalf in 2020. And 12s should get used to Metcalf for a long time. He won’t turn 23 years old until December.