Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson recently raved about current wideout DK Metcalf, who is coming off a strong rookie season and looks to be one of the NFL’s top wide receivers in 2020.
Burleson stated on the Talkin’ Seahawks podcast that teams who passed on Metcalf focused less on his physical traits and draft performances that emphasized his positive potential than they should have.
“You look at his frame, you look at his speed, you look at how strong he is and then you think about what he can do with great coaching,” Burleson said. “That’s where people didn’t really break him down.”
Burleson said the sky is the limit for Metcalf, who recorded 58 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019.
“He’s literally just scratching the surface, which is scary,” Burleson said. “He’s humble, he’s hungry and he’s just a cool cat. I would love to see him have a breakout year. He’s going to be one of the best receivers in the league someday soon.”
Burleson also stated that Metcalf can be particularly unstoppable if he learns to execute in several different spots around the field, including the slot, to take advantage of potential mismatches.
“If DK can do that, he’ll be unstoppable,” Burleson said. “If you put him in the slot and put him against a nickel corner or a linebacker or a safety, it’s curtains for the defender.”
Seahawks fans will heavily anticipate Metcalf’s sophomore season. Like Burleson said, he is only scratching the surface.
