Fantasy football: Where to draft Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf

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Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf has been impressive throughout his 1st 4 NFL seasons. Selected 64th in the 2019 NFL Draft out o,f Ole Miss Metcalf has been to 1 Pro Bowl. Below, we look at D.K. Metcalf‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Metcalf enters 2023 with the skill set to be among the top-5 receivers in the NFL, but usage and rivaling competition will be major factors. The high-caliber receiver will be intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

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D.K. Metcalf’s ADP: 31.25

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Metcalf has an ADP of 31.25 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 3rd to 4th round, depending on the size of the league. He has the highest ADP on the Seahawks, just in front of Kenneth Walker III (42.85).

Among wide receivers, Metcalf’s ADP puts him 15th at the position, behind the likes DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles, 31.08) and Calvin Ridley (Jacksonville Jaguars, 30.92) and slightly ahead of Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals, 34.05) and Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers, 34.52).

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D.K. Metcalf’s 2022 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 90 | 141

Receiving yards: 1,048

Receiving touchdowns: 6

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Where should you draft Metcalf?

Metcalf’s fantasy value may get a ding this year with the Seahawks taking WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the 1st round. Metcalf will still be the top option, but will now be sharing targets with Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett.

Metcalf is a lethal downfield options. At 6-foot-4, he has the frame to go and get the ball, and he will have a full season under his belt with QB Geno Smith which should only aid Seattle’s passing offense.

The addition of JSN does hurt Metcalf, but the floor for the star is also high. He has hit 900 yards in each season and has seen his targets increase from 100 to 129 (129 in 2 straight seasons) to 141. The comfort level with Smith should help his high usage rate. He should be out there the bulk of the time and is still the team’s top option.

Draft Metcalf ahead of players like Higgins, who is the 2nd option on the Bengals. Don’t let Metcalf fall out of the third round in any league. When healthy, he should hit 1,000-plus yards and 80-plus receptions. If you’re in need of a receiver, he should be a consistent option.

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