Seattle Seahawks: Top five breakout player candidates

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 31: Defensive end Dion Jordan #95 of the Seattle Seahawks nearly tips the ball out of the hands of quarterback Drew Stanton #5 of the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field on December 31, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-24. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 31: Wide receiver Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 31, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /

Tyler Lockett, WR

Though Lockett has put together some big games for the Seahawks as a return specialist and receiver, he hasn’t put together an entire season of consistently great play offensively, at least in terms of production.

Lockett eclipsed the 50 catch mark just once (2015) in his first three years in the league, and has not reached 600 yards receiving in the past two seasons.

With Paul Richardson gone to the Redskins and a clear opening to be the number two receiver to Doug Baldwin this year, it would be crazy if Lockett were unable to come close to 1,000 yards receiving and at least 70 receptions.

Those numbers would easily be career highs for him, but they are certainly not out of reach if the Seahawks feature him a bit more.

Last season, he ranked third on the Seahawks among wide receivers in snaps.

Though we’ve already seen some of the best of what Lockett can do in short spurts, this season could be his best yet as a professional and a true breakout campaign.

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