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Tuesday Round-Up: DK Metcalf, Riq Woolen Named to CBS Sports Top-100 NFL Players of 2023

Pete Prisco of CBS released his annual Top-100 NFL Player Rankings for CBS Sports, with two Seahawks selected.

Jun 20, 2023 at 11:17 AM

Maliik Obee

Seahawks.com Contributor

Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Tuesday, June 20 — about your Seattle Seahawks

Two Seahawks Named to Pete Prisco's Top-100 NFL Players list for Upcoming 2023 Season

The Seattle Seahawks retooled through free agency and the draft, in preparation for a championship run in 2023. Ahead of the season, CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco released his annual Top-100 NFL Player rankings last week, with two Seahawks making the list.

Ole Miss alum DK Metcalf notched a career-high 90 receptions in 2022, recording his second 1,000 yard season (1,048) of his career. Metcalf nabbed 6 receiving touchdowns on Seattle's way to an NFC Wild Card berth, notching the fourth-consecutive season of Metcalf catching more than 5 scores. Prisco breaks down Metcalf's selection as Seattle's only offensive player on the list.

#Seahawks WR DK Metcalf compared to the other 2019 WR Draft Class
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66 Games (1st)
499 Targets (1st)
306 Receptions (1st)
4,218 Rec Yards (2nd)
35 Rec Touchdowns (T-1st) pic.twitter.com/wm36S2TuCt
— #JSNSZN (@SeahawksTopic) May 12, 2023

55. DK Metcalf

He had a career-best 90 catches last season, but his per-catch average went down. He did have six touchdown receptions.

In cornerback Riq Woolen's rookie campaign, the fifth-round selection quickly became a name to know after tying for the league-lead in interceptions (6) in 2022. In addition to nabbing six picks, Woolen tied for No.4 league-wide in pass deflections with 16. Prisco breaks down why the University of Texas-San Antonio alum deserved a spot on the list after just one season.

Tariq Woolen admits making the Pro Bowl as a rookie wasn’t one of his goals this Seahawks season—but he feels he’s shown NFL he deserves it.

He’s particularly proud of being the first player from @UTSAFTBL to earn a Pro Bowl selection—that no one can ever take that away from him pic.twitter.com/jNnZLGnY0d
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) December 22, 2022

86. Riq Woolen

As a rookie, he was a top corner who has the tools to be even higher on this list next year. He is a big, long corner who can cover.

Honorable Mentions

Bobby Wagner - LB

Charles Cross - T

Geno Smith - QB

Dre'Mont Jones - DE

As the season gets nearer, it's clear that media around the league is taking notice of Seattle's young star power.

Social Post Of The Day

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