The Seahawks added more speed at receiver with their sixth-round pick, selecting University of Florida receiver Freddie Swain.
Swain, who ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, joins a speedy group of receivers that includes Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, David Moore and free-agent addition Phillip Dorsett II.
The 6-foot, 197-pound Swain started six of 12 games as a senior and had 38 catches for 517 yards and a team-high seven touchdown receptions. Swain also has experience as a returner.
Swain did his best work as a slot receiver in college, and while he said he can play anywhere, he described that position as his best fit.
"I'm more of a slot guy," Swain said. "I'm not opposed to working outside. I bring a lot of energy. I play with passion. I just love to compete. When me and Coach (Pete) Carroll talked on the phone, he made a big emphasis on just competing when I get in Seattle. I think I should fit in well with the guys. They have a lot of guys that just love to compete. I think I should fit in well."
Swain is also hoping this return ability can help him make his mark in the NFL.
"I just have to come in and compete, and special teams will get me a step further on the field, besides offense," he said. "Just come in and catch the ball and don't put the ball on the ground and get it back for the offense."
Here is the Seahawks' eight-player 2020 draft class:
- Round 1, No. 27 overall: LB Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech
- Round 2, No. 48 overall: DE Darrell Taylor, Tennessee
- Round 3, No. 69 overall: G Damien Lewis, LSU
- Round 4, No. 133 overall: TE Colby Parkinson, Stanford
- Round 4, No. 144 overall: RB DeeJay Dallas, Miami
- Round 5, No. 148 overall: DE Alton Robinson, Syracuse
- Round 6, No. 214 overall: WR Freddie Swain, Florida
- Round 7, No. 251 overall: WR Stephen Sullivan, LSU
With the No. 214 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected Freddie Swain, a wide receiver out of the University of Florida.
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain (16) outruns a tackle by Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas on his way to a 64-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
during the Gators' game against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Courtney Culbreath
during the Gators' game against the Virginia Cavaliers in the Orange Bowl on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Courtney Culbreath
*Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain (16) kneels in prayer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Florida won 16-10. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain (16) is tackled by North Texas defensive back Ashton Preston (27) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain (16) is stopped after a reception by Georgia defensive back Divaad Wilson (1) and defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain runs a pass pattern against Tennessee during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain, left, runs past the Florida State defense for a 19-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
East wide receiver Freddie Swain, of Florida, (16) before the East West Shrine football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
