The Seahawks selected Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 64th overall.
It's not clear whether teams were scared off by any lingering concerns over Metcalf's season-ending foot and neck injuries in 2016 and 2018, respectively, but if not, it's difficult to explain why he'd fall this far. Even if his skill set isn't well-rounded -- his infamously poor agility testing at the combine (11.88 agility score) is truly the stuff of legends -- Metcalf poses such a profound downfield threat at 6-foot-3, 228 pounds with 4.33 speed that it's curious no team chased his upside earlier than this. Doug Baldwin's durability is deteriorating and the Seahawks might move Tyler Lockett into the slot before long, in which case a sizable opening would present itself for Metcalf as the team's primary downfield receiver. In the meantime, he'll need to fight for precious few downfield targets alongside Lockett and David Moore. However, it's notable that coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer were notoriously averse to throwing the ball last season, a factor that could cap Metcalf's rookie production if it carries over into 2019.