2020 NFL Draft: Late-Round sleepers Seattle Seahawks should target
By Andrew Kim
RB- Javon Leake, Maryland
The Seahawks drafted Travis Homer to be the scatback as depth to Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny late in the draft last year. However, Seattle still needs to draft a running back due to the number of injuries they have dealt with at the position. I can envision them targeting one on day three and it could be Maryland running back Javon Leake. He would compliment the other running backs they have and would provide depth for Seattle.
The 6-foot, 215-pound junior is a one-cut type of back who can hit the hole and accelerate in a moment’s notice. Despite his lack of touches and below-average speed, Leake accelerates very quickly and provides special teams value as a returner. Leake provides a skill set the Seahawks do not have on the roster and would be a good value pick late on day three.
WR- Devin Duvernay, Texas
If wide receiver Devin Duvernay is still available in the fourth round, the Seahawks should pounce on him quickly. Seattle has the size-speed monster on the outside with D.K. Metcalf and the shifty possession receiver in Tyler Lockett. Lockett has experience on the outside, which would open up the slot position at times for Duvernay, who exclusively played in the slot at Texas. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound senior struggled at the Senior Bowl but if he is used correctly in a complementary role, I think Duvernay would fit perfectly with Seattle.
Duvernay broke out last season; as he had over 100 receptions, over 1,300 yards and 10 total touchdowns. As a straight liner burner, he will have to develop his route running skills but in the meantime, Duvernay can exploit single coverage. With the attention focused on Metcalf and Lockett on the outside, he can be a productive rookie if Seattle schemes him the ball as YAC fiend.