WR3 won’t be first on the Seahawks’ list going into the 2023 NFL draft. However, a chance to land a true third Musketeer to help out DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett shouldn’t be overlooked as a genuine need this offseason.
Geno Smith is working out with one potential solution to that problem. Yesterday, Smith posted an Instagram story of himself working out with Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers.
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— Whitney (@trumplostsuckit) February 20, 2023
Update: Flowers told reporters at the NFL Combine that this video is actually three years old.
Boston College WR Zay Flowers says a recent video that surfaced of him working out with Geno Smith is actually three years old. Says he hasn’t met with Seahawks here but that he’d love to play with Smith. pic.twitter.com/YXO5zHj9vZ
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) March 3, 2023
Nevertheless, Flowers fits the Pete Carroll wide receiver build perfectly (5-foot-10, 177 pounds) and has proven he can produce as a pass-catcher. In 48 college games he totaled 200 catches, over 3,000 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns.
Flowers does his best work producing plenty of YAC from the slot, which is exactly where and how this passing offense could use a boost. He also made an impression as an occasional rushing weapon, racking up 345 yards and two scores on 57 attempts. Let’s take a look at the tape.
Flowers vs. Rutgers
Flowers vs. Wake Forest
Flowers vs. Clemson
Flowers vs. Louisville
Flowers vs. North Carolina
The only issue with Flowers is that it’ll likely take a first-round pick to get him. The Seahawks have two this year though and if he’s available at No. 20 overall they should consider it.
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