The Seattle Seahawks used their first pick of the 2021 NFL draft – No. 56 overall in the second round – to beef up their wide receiving corps and hopefully land themselves a solid No. 3 option behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.
But some seem to be questioning Seattle’s selection of D’Wayne Eskridge out of Western Michigan not so much for what he lacks himself as a player, but more for what position group the Seahawks made their target.
Luke Easterling of Draft Wire actually gave the Seahawks a C-minus grade for the Eskridge pick. Nate Davis of USA TODAY wrote the following regarding Seattle’s selection.
“Welcome to the draft, Seattle, which gave up its first-rounder in the Jamal Adams deal … and that’s OK given the Seahawks’ spotty record in Round 1 lately,” Davis starts. “Eskridge brings more athleticism to the passing game with his blazing speed, averaging 23.4 yards per catch over the past two seasons. At 5-9, 190 pounds, he’s more Tyler Lockett than DK Metcalf. “Still, what about that offensive line, fellas?”
What about the offensive line? Surely the Seahawks’ acquisition of guard Gabe Jackson this offseason isn’t their only solution to Russell Wilson’s woes . . .
Seattle has just two more draft picks to work with this year – one in the fourth round at No. 129 and one in the seventh at No. 250 overall.
The action kicks off Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. PT.
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