Seahawks end D.K. Metcalf's slide to close out 2nd round

The Seattle Seahawks sent the 77th overall pick (third round) and 118th pick (fourth round) to the New England Patriots in order to select wide receiver D.K. Metcalf out of Ole Miss in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 64th overall.

After freak athletic testing at the NFL combine, many expected Metcalf to be chosen in the first round, but his slide ultimately ended with the final pick in Round 2.

The former Rebel wideout now joins a group of pass-catchers led by Tyler Lockett.

Reports surfaced Friday that veteran Doug Baldwin's NFL career is in jeopardy due to multiple injuries, so Metcalf's selection may fill a major roster hole.

Prospect profile

School: Ole Miss
Height: 6-4
Weight: 229 lbs

Strengths

• Unique size and rare athleticism for his position
• Elite speed for size that at times leave defenders helpless
• Home-run threat on every play
• Excellent burst off line of scrimmage
• Able to high-point ball and make contested catches
• Imposing presence on cornerbacks due to frame and skill set
• Dangerous on vertical routes
• A menace to tackle in open field

Weaknesses

• Two season-ending injuries in college (foot in 2016, neck in 2018)
• Needs to refine route running - ran mostly vertical tree in college
• Average footwork gets him stuck versus cornerbacks at times
• Should've been more productive given his high-level physical traits
• A few focus drops show up on tape

Bottom line

Metcalf is one of the most physically imposing wide-receiver prospects we've ever seen, combining ridiculous speed and a monstrous frame. He's learning the nuances of the position after running a limited route tree at Ole Miss, but he'll still be an immediate matchup nightmare in the NFL. Metcalf's change-of-direction deficiencies are overblown, as he displays enough athletic ability there on tape. If cornerbacks don't get their hands on the wideout, he's a threat to score on every play. Metcalf is raw but has one of the highest ceilings in this entire draft.