Seattle Seahawks: 5 Targets with the 21st pick in 2019 NFL Draft
By Samuel Teets
Parris Campbell
Former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell has visited with the Seahawks, and he could be a tremendous addition to a questionable receiver corps. Campbell spent four years in college, but he broke out in his senior season. He finished 2018 with 90 receptions, 1,063 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, leading a talented Ohio State team in all three categories. His 90 receptions were the eighth most in the country last year and his 12 touchdowns tied for eighth as well.
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Initially, Campbell wasn’t getting much attention and wasn’t even viewed as an early Day 2 pick, but his combine performance turned heads.
He ran a 4.31-second in the 40-yard dash, which was tied for the fastest time by a receiver this year and was the third fastest time recorded in total. He also posted the fifth best vertical and third best broad jump among receivers at 40 inches and 135 inches, respectively. His 4.03-second 20-yard shuttle was tied for the fastest among all receivers.
Essentially, Campbell aced the combine. However, saying he’s a first round selection is still a bit of a stretch, and it would definitely be a leap of faith for the Seahawks to take him with the 21st overall pick.
That being said, the Seahawks took the same kind of gamble last year when the team took running back Rashaad Penny at 27th overall. The jury is still out on whether the Penny selection was worthwhile, but I don’t think the Seahawks would shy away from taking Campbell at No. 21 if they really believe he’s their guy.