The Seattle Seahawks’ 2020 NFL Draft selections through the first three rounds have generally polarized fans and analysts, but there is one particular trait they have in common.
NFL Next Gen Stats gave the Seahawks the highest “Average Athleticism Score” of any team so far.
Top 5 Draft Classes by Average Athleticism Score (through RD 3)
1. @Seahawks – 97
2. @Redskins 93
3. @nyjets – 92
4. @Ravens – 87
5. @Eagles – 85*Excludes QB & OL | #NFLDraft
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 25, 2020
This tweet was followed with another that stated the definition of their athleticism score and explained it does not include certain positions such as quarterback, offensive tackle, and guard.
Athleticism Score – Ranges from 50 to 99, representing the most important drills at the combine in a single metric that best predicts NFL success for each position.
"How athletic is a player based on measurable drills at the combine?"
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 25, 2020
This means that only linebacker Jordyn Brooks and defensive end Darrell Taylor qualify in this category.
Brooks and Taylor are recognized for their athleticism and certainly have the potential to be valuable contributors moving forward. Fans will soon see what the Seahawks do in the final four rounds as the draft concludes.
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