Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, DK Metcalf, One of the fastest players in the NFL with his famous pursuit of Arizona Cardinals safety, Budda Baker, will test his speed against natural sprinters in the world of athletics.
Metcalf He will compete in the USA Track and Field Golden Games and Distance Open, which will be held on Sunday in Walnut, California, as he is among the participants for the 100 meter dash.
Metcalf gave a hint about his participation in the event in a tweet posted Monday on the wide receiver’s social media. In addition to shining in football and basketball for Oxford High School in Mississippi, the 6-foot-4, 229-pound offense excelled on the hurdles and in the high school long jump.
He ran 40 yards in 4.33 seconds during the NFL Talent Combine, and reached a top speed of 22.64 miles per hour when he caught up with Baker last October, according to numbers from NFL Next Gen Stats. At the time, it was the second highest speed ever recorded by a player in pursuit in 2020.
Metcalf he was selected to the Pro Bowl last season after catching 83 passes to set a new franchise record with 1,303 yards.
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