Fantasy Football 2016 Preview: Seattle Seahawks wide receivers

Tyler Lockett

Last year, the Seahawks drafted Tyler Lockett out of Kansas State primarily for his return game prowess but were impressed with the way he quickly picked up the offense and grew into a role as a playmaker across from Doug Baldwin.  He finished the year with 51 catches, 664 yards, and six receiving touchdowns while also taking both a kick return and a punt return for touchdowns as well.

Lockett remains a big part of the offensive plan this season and will look to progress in his second year in the NFL.  All the Seattle beat reporters have consistently praised Lockett and stated he has a growing role in the offense with his home-run ability something Pete Carroll loves to give him opportunities to show off.

Lockett’s snap count should rise this year as the teams clear #2 option and he’ll have plenty of upside.  He is a bit of a boom-or-bust play on a weekly basis since his yards tend to come in big chunks, but as the Seahawks get him consistent touches is should raise the floor of his “bust” weeks.

At this point, Lockett has remained a mid-round selection going in the ninth round as the 35th receiver taken. I have him a bit higher in my rankings, but I do think he’s a low-end WR3 or WR4 with a ton of upside and the ability to go off on any given week.  Getting him as a weekly starter in standard leagues is too risky, but he does add some depth to your receiving corps and could blow up if he has a good week when you slide him into your starters.

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