Tag: sophomore season

Expect bigger and better things from Seahawks L.J. Collier in 2021

Seattle Seahawks defensive end L.J. Collier had a vastly improved sophomore season and predicts even better things in 2021 in his third year.

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The Seattle Seahawks selected L.J. Collier in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft out of TCU but the defensive end spent much of his first year in the big leagues on the bench, sidelined by an ankle injury he suffered in training camp.

Collier felt he had much to prove during his sophomore campaign.

“I was playing catch up on my rookie year,” Collier told the crew at Good Morning Football on Wednesday. “It was really frustrating, but I’m a competitor man. A lot of people tried to count me out . . . but I wasn’t really worried about it.”

2020 was a totally different season for Collier, who racked up 21 combined tackles, three sacks, and two passes defended on the year. He sees even bigger and better things ahead in 2021.

“I knew what I could do with a healthy body and given a good chance,” he continued. “So I went out there and proved that this year. I didn’t even scratch the surface on what I know I can do.

“Year three I’m really going crazy.”

You can listen to the full interview below.

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Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf cracks NFL Network’s Top 100 at No. 81

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf cracks NFL Network’s Top 100 at No. 81, marking the second Seahawk to make the 2020 list so far.

It didn’t take Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf long to crack the NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players” list, coming in at No. 81 to start his second season.

Metcalf is the second Seahawk to be named to the “Top 100 Players of 2020” list so far, with running back Chris Carson making his debut at No. 96.

In 16 regular-season games played his rookie year, Metcalf logged 58 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns, firmly cementing himself in the No. 2 spot behind veteran Tyler Lockett. Expectations are even higher for Metcalf entering his sophomore season.

Here’s a look at Metcalf’s NFL Network video from Sunday night.

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Another prediction DK Metcalf will become Pro Bowler this season

Heading into just his sophomore year, analysts around the league believe Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is headed into a Pro Bowl season.

The 2020 NFL season has yet to kick off and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is already in the spotlight. Heading into just his sophomore year, analysts around the league believe Metcalf is headed into a Pro Bowl season.

Last week, former Seahawks backup quarterback Jake Heaps aired his thoughts on Metcalf’s potential in 2020. Now, it’s Marc Sessler of NFL.com.

“We’ve learned to slow our expectations when it comes to rookie wideouts,” Sessler starts. “Plenty of first- and second-round receivers take years to warm up, but Metcalf fit in right away with Russell Wilson’s gang. His finest work came in a raucous 160-yard, one-touchdown outburst against the Eagles in the playoffs. Shrugging off his few remaining doubters, the beastly Metcalf fried Philly’s corners on multiple occasions, showed raw power with a rash of contested catches and put the game away with a streaking 36-yard grab downfield.

“Metcalf’s ceiling was questioned because of a limited college route tree and a penchant for drops. The only debate now is just how far he’ll climb.”

Metcalf will have to live up to the growing hype this season and if he and Wilson are able to connect like last year, a Pro Bowl nod is well within reach.

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