Although their first round pick didn’t go as planned, the Seattle Seahawks still boasted a strong rookie class in 2019, thanks in part to a flurry of trades that netted them an 11-man group – and of course the performance of wide receiver DK Metcalf.
That was enough for Seattle’s class to be named the 10th best in the NFL last year, according to Pro Football Focus and ESPN.
From the article:
“The first-round selection of pass-rusher L.J. Collier was a flop in Year 1, but the Seahawks got one of the biggest steals of the draft, with wide receiver DK Metcalf falling in their laps at the end of the second round. His freakish athleticism has been a game-changer for the offense, pushing the class into the top 10.”
Metcalf was understandably listed as the team’s best value pick, but one could argue that late round picks Ugo Amadi (fourth round, 132 overall) and Travis Homer (sixth round, 204 overall) also had a strong impact on this team, primarily on the special teams.
The Seahawks will hope for a rebound from Collier in his second year, which will further solidify this group among the best draft classes in franchise history – particularly if safety Marquise Blair and linebacker Cody Barton develop as expected.
