How were 8 other wide receivers somehow drafted before DK Metcalf?

DK Metcalf has lit itup as a rookie in Seattle. How did the former Ole Miss star last until the ninth WR chosen in 2019?

64. Seahawks: DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf Seattle Seahawks
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DK Metcalf has proven a steal for Pete Carroll and the Seahawks. The 6-foot-4, 229-pound speedster caught 58 passes on 100 targets. He had 900 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. He added seven receptions for 160 yards and a score in Seattle’s Wild-Card win over Philadelphia Sunday.