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After Falling Through First Round, D.K. Metcalf Brings Rare Athleticism to the Seahawks

After sliding out of the first round Thursday, Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf heard his name called Friday when the Seahawks took him No. 64 overall in the 2019 NFL draft.

Questions surrounding Metcalf's versatility and polish as a route-runner likely caused him to slip behind receivers Marquise Brown and N'Keal Harry, who went No. 25 and No. 32, respectively, in the first round. According to SI's MMQB staff, Metcalf's lack of change-of-direction speed, his injury history and his limited potential route tree are causes for concern. Some argue Metcalf's Ole Miss teammate A.J. Brown is the more-refined pass-catcher and the better prospect.