2021 NFL Draft: Seattle Acquires Another Great Receiver in D’Wayne Eskridge
It has been a long and frustrating offseason for the Seattle Seahawks. With the limited selections in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Seahawks needed to make a solid pick in the second round. This was their first in the Draft.
The Seattle Seahawks got their quarterback Russell Wilson a new target by selecting Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver D’wayne Eskridge with the 56th overall pick.
The Seahawks had so many directions to go as they had many needs. Wilson felt like the lack of addressing the offensive line for the past couple of seasons was the most concerning. The Seahawks offensive line gave up 48 sacks (tied for fifth-most in the league) this past season.
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While the offensive line is a concern, the lack of depth at the wide receiver position is also a serious problem.
Outside of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, the Seahawks did not have a single-player account for at least 500 receiving yards. The Seahawks might be more inclined to keep Lockett at the outside receiver and have Eskridge be their main slot receiver.
Eskridge possesses elite speed on top of having great hands and being able to scout the ball in the air. This past season, Eskridge caught 33 receptions for 768 yards and eight touchdowns in the six games played in the Broncos’ limited season. He is a fantastic route runner as he can get open consistently. He can help the Seahawks’ passing offense that was ranked 16th in the league in passing yards per game (246.3).
Even though the offensive line was needed, the capability of having another dynamic receiver will help Russell Wilson and the Seahawks in the end.