Seattle Seahawks’ DK Metcalf will test his speed against elite pro sprinters in 100-meter dash
Updated May 04, 2021;
Posted May 04, 2021
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf will compete in the 100-meter dash at the USATF Golden Games at Mt. SAC in Walnut, California on Sunday, according to USA Track and Field. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP
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DK Metcalf’s display incredible speed during his length-of-the field, chase-down tackle of Budda Baker was the talk of the 2020 NFL season. The Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver now plans to test his speed against elite sprinters on the track.
Metcalf will take his speed to the track after entering to compete in the 100-meter dash at the USATF Golden Games at Mt. SAC in Walnut, California on Sunday, according to USA Track and Field.
Former NFL and Oregon State star Chad Johnson to make pro boxing debut
Posted May 04, 2021
Former NFL and Oregon State star Chad Johnson will make his professional boxing debut on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul next month. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)AP
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Former NFL and Oregon State star Chad Johnson has decided to lace up the boxing gloves.
The former wide receiver will fight in an exhibition bout on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul on June 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Johnson will likely fight another celebrity or former athlete in a four- to six-round exhibition bout.
Russell Wilson looms over the Seattle Seahawks’ 2021 NFL draft selections
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The Seattle Seahawks selected wide receiver D Wayne Eskridge in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. (Seattle Seahawks)
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The Seattle Seahawks say they made the most of their three picks in the 2021 NFL draft.
The Seahawks’ three picks were the fewest for any team in the league and their selections were the second-fewest players in the common draft era that began in 1967. Even with the paltry number of selections, the Seahawks addressed holes on offense and the continuing echo of quarterback Russell Wilson’s complaints about the unit.
Los Angeles Chargers use the 2021 NFL draft to continue building around Justin Herbert
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The Los Angeles Chargers used the 2021 NFL draft to add weapons on offense and to improve the protection for quarterback Justin Herbert. (Los Angeles Chargers)
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The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t know the extent of Justin Herbert’s talent when they used the No. 6 overall pick to select him in the 2020 NFL draft. Fast forward to the 2021 NFL draft and it’s clear the Chargers know what they have in Herbert and used the draft to continue building around their star quarterback.
NFL draft 2021: Former Oregon prep star Osa Odighizuwa selected by the Dallas Cowboys
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The Dallas Cowboys selected UCLA defensive lineman and former Oregon prep star Osa Odighizuwa in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft Friday night. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)AP
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Former Oregon prep star Osa Odighizuwa was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL draft on Friday.
Odighizuwa, a defensive tackle out of UCLA, was selected in the third round (No. 75) of the draft by the Cowboys.
Odighiuzuwa, the former star at David Douglas High School, posted 30 total tackles, six tackles for loss and four sacks in seven games for the Bruins in 2020. Odighizuwa registered a career year in 2019, with 46 total tackles and 10 tackles for loss in 12 games.