Seahawks trade up for WR D.K. Metcalf

After trading down multiple times in this draft, the Seahawks made a move up. They acquired the No. 64 overall pick from the Patriots. Seattle moved down in both the first and second rounds. The Seahawks have been the most fluid team in this draft, which featured them having an extra first-round pick because of the Frank Clark trade. The move will result in the Seahawks ending D.K. Metcalf‘s slide. Metcalf will attempt to prove what turned out to be a litany of doubters wrong in Seattle. He joins a Doug Baldwin– and Tyler Lockett-fronted receiving corps. Metcalf’s skill set became a hotly debated topic, with his college production and agility numbers paling in comparison to his physique and speed-strength combination. Many mocked Metcalf as a first-rounder, but the late reports of teams doubting him turned out to be accurate. He became this year’s ninth receiver taken. The 6-foot-3 wideout declared after his sophomore season. As a freshman, Metcalf caught 39 passes for 646 yards and seven touchdowns. All tur

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