2019 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Bosa falls to No. 2, Kyler Murray in top 10

By Randy Gurzi | Jan 29, 2019

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 23: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass as Lashard Durr #25 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the second half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on November 23, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

21. Seattle Seahawks: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

Tyler Lockett had a really good season for the Seattle Seahawks. The fourth-year wideout had career highs in receptions (57), yards (965), yards per catch (16.9) and touchdowns (10). Even with that success, he’s not the prototypical No. 1 receiver — a role usually occupied by Doug Baldwin.

However, as Locket was on the rise, Baldwin had his lowest reception total since 2013, lowest yardage since 2012, and just five touchdowns. Part of the reason for Baldwin’s dip could be his age, as he turned 30 early this season for the ‘Hawks.

That could mean it’s time to start looking for his replacement. One possible suitor comes in here as they land Ole Miss wideout D.K. Metcalf. The big-play wideout has more size than both Baldwin and Lockett — 6-4, 225 pounds — but can still get downfield.

Metcalf suffered a neck injury that ended his final season prematurely, but he’s been fine in recent medical checks. As long as everything continues to look good, he’s worthy of a first-round pick.

For Seattle, the question will be if they can fully utilize him. Their downfall in the 2018 playoffs was their reliance on the run game. Despite having Russell Wilson — and a good game from both Baldwin and Lockett — they kept putting the ball in the hands of Chris Carson. They need to alter some of their philosophies going forward and a talent like Metcalf may help with that.

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