The Seattle Seahawks selected wide receiver D'Wayne Eskridge out of Western Michigan 56th overall in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Eskridge showed great big-play potential during his college career with the Broncos, averaging 18.5 yards per reception through 43 appearances. He caught 33 passes for 768 yards (23.3 per catch) and a career-high eight touchdowns through six games in 2020.
The 24-year-old pass-catcher will join a solid group of wideouts in Seattle, which features DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
The Seahawks didn't have a first-round pick this year and entered the draft holding just three total selections.
Draft profile
Key stats: 33 receptions, 768 yards, 8 TDs, 23.3 YPC
Eskridge is a home-run hitter. Teams design plays around this kind of receiver, as he's at his best after the catch with his impressive athletic ability. He's not just a one-trick pony, though. Eskridge also demonstrates the talent to separate downfield and track the ball deep, making him a chunk-play weapon. Every other skill requires some projection, but that won't matter much if he's giving defenses fits after the catch underneath and getting behind the secondary on vertical routes. There also isn't a need to worry too much about the jump in competition because Eskridge's athleticism will translate.
