Seattle Seahawks WR runs imposing, league best 22.23 MPH 

While Metcalf's 6 catch, 134 yard, 3 total touchdown performance was not enough to help the Seahawks to victory, there is no question that opposing defenses have to account for him each and every week.

Seattle Seahawks Receiver Takes Top Speed For Now

Heading into this week, it was unsurprising to most fans that the season's fastest recorded time was held by Tyreek Hill, having etched out his teammate Devon Achane in week 5 by sprinting at a 22.01 MPH pace.

In week 13, Tyreek Hill was not able to quite match his own previous record but he did once again crack the top 5 with a 21.68 MPH play on the field. However, Metcalf was able to overtake Hill at the top of the leaderboard on the reception against the Cowboys, sprinting at a season league high 22.23 MPH.

Seattle Seahawks Sprinting Potential

While track sprinting and running in football are two different things, many have speculated that NFL athletes would be able to fair well in any sport if they dedicated time to train in another professional craft. Luckily for us, we were able to see exactly how the Seattle Seahawks DK Metcalf  would fare in a race against olympic caliber short distance runners.

Two years ago, Metcalf competed in USA Track and Field Golden Games and Distance Open Games. While he did not qualify for the next round, he only came in .28 seconds slower than the winner of the initial heats. This was an impressive performance for an NFL body. He would realistically need to cut down his body mass to truly be able to compete as a pure track athlete. It showcased his natural speed and ability to quickly get to his top pace. 

Whether he ends up deciding to dedicate himself to running at some point, or remains fully focused on football, fans will be able to appreciate what he offers for another few weeks, as the Seahawks push for the playoffs.