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Metcalf with the Seahawks in 2020
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | December 14, 1997 Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Oxford (MS) | ||||||
| College: | Ole Miss (2016–2018) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 64 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024 | |||||||
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DeKaylin Zecharius "DK" Metcalf (born December 14, 1997) is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
DK Metcalf was born and grew up in Oxford, Mississippi. He played football at Oxford High School and later at the University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss. He played for Ole Miss for three seasons. Then, he decided to enter the 2019 NFL draft. The Seahawks picked him in the second round. Metcalf has been chosen for the All-Pro team once and the Pro Bowl twice.
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Early Life and High School Football
DK Metcalf was born on December 14, 1997, in Oxford, Mississippi. His father, Terrence Metcalf, also played college football at Ole Miss. Terrence was an offensive lineman in the NFL for teams like the Bears.
Metcalf went to Oxford High School in Oxford, Mississippi. During his time playing high school football, he caught 224 passes. These catches gained him 3,302 yards and led to 49 touchdowns. Experts saw him as a top player. He was ranked as the No. 14 wide receiver prospect by Rivals.com. He chose to play college football at the University of Mississippi.
College Football Career at Ole Miss
In 2016, Metcalf started playing for Ole Miss as a freshman. He played in the first two games. However, he got a foot injury that ended his season early. He was given a redshirt year because of his injury. He had two catches for 13 yards, both for touchdowns.
In 2017, he played in 12 games. He caught 39 passes for 646 yards and scored seven touchdowns. During the 2018 season, Metcalf had 26 catches for 569 yards. His season ended early again due to a neck injury. This happened in a game against Arkansas.
After the 2018 season, Metcalf decided to enter the 2019 NFL draft. He gave up his last two years of college football. He finished his college career with 67 catches for 1,228 yards. He also scored 14 touchdowns.
College Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | Receiving | |||
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2016 | Ole Miss | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 2017 | Ole Miss | 12 | 39 | 646 | 16.6 | 7 |
| 2018 | Ole Miss | 7 | 26 | 569 | 21.9 | 5 |
| Career | 21 | 67 | 1,228 | 18.3 | 14 | |
Professional NFL Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m) |
228 lb (103 kg) |
34+7⁄8 in (0.89 m) |
9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) |
4.33 s | 1.45 s | 2.53 s | 4.39 s | 7.23 s | 40.5 in (1.03 m) |
11 ft 2 in (3.40 m) |
27 reps | 17 |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day | ||||||||||||
2019 Season: Rookie Success
The Seattle Seahawks picked Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the 64th player chosen overall. On May 22, 2019, Metcalf signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks. The deal was worth $4.6 million.
Metcalf played his first NFL game on September 8, 2019. It was against the Cincinnati Bengals. He caught four passes for 89 yards. The Seahawks won the game 21–20. This set a new team record for most receiving yards by a player in their first NFL game. He broke the record held by Hall of Famer Steve Largent.
In Week 2, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Metcalf caught his first career touchdown. The Seahawks won 28–26. In Week 8, he scored two touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons. This was his first game with multiple touchdowns. The Seahawks won 27–20.
The next week, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Metcalf had his best game yet. He caught six passes for 124 yards. This included a 53-yard touchdown late in the game. He also made a big 29-yard catch in overtime. This play helped set up the game-winning touchdown. It was his first game with over 100 receiving yards.
Metcalf finished his first regular season with 900 receiving yards. This was third among all NFL rookies. He had 58 catches and seven touchdowns. His teammates ranked him 81st on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020 list.
In the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles, Metcalf had a huge game. He caught seven passes for 160 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks won 17–9. This set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game.
2020 Season: Setting Records
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In Week 1 against the Falcons, Metcalf caught a 38-yard touchdown. The Seahawks won 38–25. The next week, he caught a 54-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots. The Seahawks won 35–30.
In Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, Metcalf had a memorable play. After a long catch, he slowed down before the endzone. A defender knocked the ball out, and it went out of bounds. Despite this, Metcalf finished with 110 receiving yards. He also caught the game-winning touchdown. The Seahawks won 38–31.
In Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals, Metcalf made an amazing play. A Cardinals player intercepted a pass and was running for a touchdown. Metcalf chased him down from across the field. He tackled him at the 8-yard line, stopping the touchdown. Metcalf reached a top speed of 22.64 miles per hour on this play. This tackle was praised by many fans and athletes.
In Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers, Metcalf had 12 catches for 161 yards. He scored two touchdowns. The Seahawks won 37–27. In Week 12, he set a new career high with 177 receiving yards. This was against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. The Seahawks won 23–17.
Metcalf finished the 2020 season with 83 catches for 1,303 receiving yards. He also scored 10 touchdowns. His 1,303 receiving yards set a new franchise record for the Seahawks. He broke Steve Largent's record from 35 years before. He was named a second-team All-Pro for his great performance.
In the playoffs, against the Los Angeles Rams, Metcalf had five catches for 96 yards. He scored two touchdowns. The Seahawks lost 30–20. Metcalf was ranked 22nd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 list.
2021 Season: Track and Field Attempt
Before the 2021 NFL season, Metcalf tried something different. He competed in the 100-meter race at the USATF Golden Games. He hoped to qualify for the Olympic trials. He didn't qualify, but he ran a good time of 10.37 seconds. He beat two other runners.
In Week 3 of the 2021 season, Metcalf caught 6 passes for 107 yards. This was in a loss to the Vikings. Two weeks later, he scored two touchdowns against the Rams. The Seahawks lost 17–26.
In Week 7, Metcalf caught an 84-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith. This was the longest play for both players. Metcalf reached a top speed of 21.21 miles per hour on this play. The Seahawks lost the game 10–13. The next week, he scored two touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Seahawks won 31–7.
In Week 10, Metcalf was ejected from a game against the Green Bay Packers. He grabbed the face masks of two Packers players out of frustration. The Seahawks lost 0–17. In Week 16, he caught three touchdowns against the Detroit Lions. This was a career high for him. The Seahawks won big, 51–29.
The Seahawks finished the season with a 7–10 record. They missed the playoffs for the first time in Metcalf's career. Metcalf had 967 receiving yards, 75 catches, and 12 touchdowns. His 12 touchdowns were a career high. This was also his last season with quarterback Russell Wilson.
2022 Season: New Contract
On July 28, 2022, Metcalf signed a new contract with the Seahawks. It was a three-year extension worth $72 million. In Week 4, he had seven catches for 149 yards against the Lions. The Seahawks won 48–45.
In the 2022 season, he finished with 90 catches for 1,048 yards. He also scored six touchdowns. In the playoffs, against the 49ers, Metcalf had ten catches for 136 yards. He scored two touchdowns. The Seahawks lost 41–23.
2023 Season: Pro Bowl Selection
Metcalf and the Seahawks started the 2023 season with a loss to the Rams. Metcalf scored a touchdown in the second quarter. He was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during the game. The Seahawks lost 30–13.
On November 30, Metcalf had a career-high three touchdown catches. This was in a game against the Dallas Cowboys. He also had six catches for 134 yards. Despite his efforts, the Seahawks lost 41–35. He finished the 2023 season with 66 catches for 1,114 yards. He also scored eight touchdowns. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl for the 2023 season. His fellow players ranked him 84th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
2024 Season: Franchise Record
In Week 3, Metcalf caught a 71-yard touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins. This play broke a Seahawks franchise record. He now holds the record for most touchdown catches of at least 50 yards by any Seahawks receiver.
NFL Career Statistics
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2019 | SEA | 16 | 15 | 58 | 900 | 15.5 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 83 | 1,303 | 15.7 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | SEA | 17 | 17 | 75 | 967 | 12.9 | 84 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 17 | 17 | 90 | 1,048 | 11.6 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 66 | 1,114 | 16.9 | 73 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SEA | 15 | 12 | 66 | 992 | 15.0 | 71 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Career | 97 | 93 | 438 | 6,324 | 14.4 | 84 | 48 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 8 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2019 | SEA | 2 | 2 | 11 | 219 | 19.9 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 10 | 136 | 13.6 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 26 | 451 | 17.3 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Seahawks Team Records
- Most receiving yards in a rookie's first game: 89 yards (vs. Cincinnati Bengals on September 8, 2019)
- Most receiving yards in a single season: 1,303 yards (2020)
Beyond Football: Personal Life
After a TV announcer mistakenly called him "Decaf Metcalf," DK Metcalf teamed up with Volcanica Coffee. Starting in December 2019, they began selling coffee called "Decaf Metcalf." A part of the money from these coffee sales goes to Prison Fellowship.
Metcalf is a born-again Christian.
On February 17, 2023, Metcalf showed off his athletic skills in a different sport. He played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game. He scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. He also had four blocks and some exciting dunks. His team won 81–78. Because of his great play, he earned the Most Valuable Player award for the game.
Metcalf has been in a relationship with American singer Normani since 2022.
