Tyler Lockett Looks Like Doug Baldwin
After yet another impressive day on the field, rookie wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who the Seahawks moved up to select in the third round (No. 69 overall) of this year's draft, drew praise from his new head coach. Carroll said he couldn't wait to get into the film room to watch Lockett's practice tape after a session that saw the former Kansas State standout excel in one-on-one drills.
"His suddenness in and out of these breaks is like Doug [Baldwin]," Carroll said, comparing the first-year player to 2014's leading receiver. "That means that we’ve got another guy that can get away from people. Terrifically strong hands. He’s very confident. He’s solid as a football player."
Lockett is expected to earn reps as the team's primary kick and punt returner in 2015, but as offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell alluded to yesterday, Carroll thinks Lockett could push for playing time at wideout, too.
"I talked to him yesterday in my office," Carroll said. "Just go for it. See how far you can take it. You’re in the competition for the returns of course, but he’s fighting for play time as receiver as well. We’re not going to restrict him in any way at this point.”
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