The Seattle Seahawks added key depth to their running back room during the 2020 NFL draft, using a fourth round pick to select Miami’s Deejay Dallas.
Dallas will compete with former Miami teammate Travis Homer to be Seattle’s No. 3 running back, behind Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny.
A big part of that competition will center around Seattle’s coveted third down back role, especially now that C.J. Prosise is an unrestricted free agent.
Fortunately for Seattle, Dallas loves that part of the game – and in particular, he loves blocking for his quarterback.
“My favorite part of third down situations is protecting the quarterback,” Dallas told Seattle media members shortly after getting selected. “You get to kind of get to enforce your will upon the other guy across from you. Just being physical in third down situations, whether it’s running the ball, or blocking a linebacker or a safety, or catching out of the backfield. Just finishing third down with a physical blow.”
One has to imagine Russell Wilson is happy to hear his newest running back enjoys blocking on third down situations, and as a former wide receiver it’s easy to imagine Dallas thriving in a role where he is asked to block and occasionally run routes out of the backfield.
Dallas is also an option to return kicks or punts, as the Seahawks love to target special teams contributors on day three of the NFL draft.
