Seattle Seahawks: 5 Players to watch on offense in 2018

Tyler Lockett, WR

The Seattle Seahawks had big hopes for the Kansas State product when they selected him in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. After being an explosive player in college, Tyler Lockett has failed to make a big impact in his short NFL career. This is not for a lack of talent, but rather a lack of opportunity.

This lack of opportunity has come from a myriad of injuries that he has suffered the past few years. He spent the entire 2016 playing with an MCL injury, and eventually fractured his leg in Week 16. Lockett started off slow coming off his leg injury, and was eventually surpassed by Paul Richardson on the depth chart.

With Richardson in Washington, Lockett will have an opportunity to secure the No. 2 wide receiver position opposite of Doug Baldwin. Being an extra year removed from his fractured leg, Lockett should be at 100 percent, and can assume the deep threat role that Richardson left behind. Lockett has averaged over 12 yards per catch in his career, so the potential for explosive plays is there. Lockett also has two career touchdowns as a return man.

A healthy and productive Lockett will give Russell Wilson a much needed playmaker on the outside. His speed will have a huge impact on the Seahawks’ offense.