Around the NFL editor Gregg Rosenthal recently took a look at one home-grown player from each team who could make a huge impact during the 2020 season by taking a leap in his development.
Rosenthal’s choice for the Seahawks is wide receiver, DK Metcalf.
“Watching Metcalf’s route tree expand as his rookie season wore on was a very good sign,” Rosenthal writes. “The Seahawks smartly focused early on what Metcalf did well as the team’s ‘X’ receiver in the red zone and on long sideline routes. Later in the season, he began to show an aptitude for deep and shallow crossing routes.”
Metcalf improved significantly his rookie year and finished the regular season with 58 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games played. He clicked with quarterback Russell Wilson and emerged as a real weapon for Seattle.
“Now that he’s shown he can produce on the outside, Seattle coaches say he’ll be used more in the slot, where he’s an even bigger mismatch,” Rosenthal continues. “A second-year leap from Metcalf would give the Seahawks the best 1-2 wideout combination (with Tyler Lockett) of the Pete Carroll era.”
