Seahawks add depth to receiving corps with Kenny Lawler

The Seattle Seahawks have selected wide receiver Kenny Lawler out of California in the seventh round (243rd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Lawler recorded 52 receptions for 658 yards and 13 touchdowns during his junior year at California.

In his first season, Lawler will compete for the Seahawks' fourth wide receiver spot against Paul Richardson.

Kenny Lawler Bio

Position: WR
School: California
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 203 lbs.

Strengths

• Acrobatic. Tracks the ball well in the air and has the ability to make spectacular catches with his long arms and above-average body control.
• Uses long arms to create separation at the point of the catch.
• Nose for the end zone. Scored 21 touchdowns on 106 catches through past two seasons.
• Toughness. Fights through contact at the line and down the field. Doesn't show frustration despite regularly having a defender draped over him.
• Quicker than fast. Has a good mix of moves at the line of scrimmage.

Weaknesses

• Needs to put some meat on his bones. Scrawny arms and skinny torso.
• Goes down on first contact.
• Doesn't have elite speed. Struggles to create separation from defensive backs and yards after catch unless he's uncovered.
• Undisciplined route-runner.