DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf is a physically imposing NFL wide receiver known for his combination of size and speed.

DK Metcalf once chased down a defensive back from behind to prevent a sure touchdown, a play that shouldn't be possible for a receiver his size. He later proved it wasn't a fluke by lining up in an actual USA Track and Field 100-meter race. Born in Oxford, Mississippi, on December 14, 1997, he's the son of former NFL guard Terelle Metcalf, and his path to the NFL ran through an often injury-interrupted three seasons at Ole Miss. The Seattle Seahawks selected Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 64th overall pick, a decision that proved transformative for both player and franchise. His rookie season established him as an immediate impact player, recording over 900 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. The following year, he posted 1,303 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns — the season that included the Budda Baker chase-down against Arizona — earning his first Pro Bowl selection. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 235 pounds, Metcalf combines rare size with elite speed — a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine backs it up on paper. He has earned three Pro Bowl selections and became the youngest player in NFL history to record 35 touchdown receptions in his first four seasons, with his 2020 campaign alone including multiple 100-yard receiving games that established him among the league's premier deep threats. Metcalf represents the modern evolution of the wide receiver position, where size and speed converge to create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. His physical style of play and ability to make contested catches have redefined expectations for receivers of his stature, influencing how teams scout and develop talent at the position.

Physical, aggressive receiver with elite speed and strong hands who excels at contested catches and deep routes

Elite physical specimen who transformed from injury-prone college player to NFL star receiver

• 2x Pro Bowl