35 Facts About DK Metcalf

DeKaylin Zecharius "DK" Metcalf was born on December 14,1997 and is an American professional football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.

DK Metcalf played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

DK Metcalf has one All-Pro selection and has been named to the Pro Bowl twice.

DK Metcalf was born on December 14,1997, in Oxford, Mississippi.

DK Metcalf's father, Terrence, played college football at Ole Miss and was an offensive lineman in the NFL for the Bears, Lions and Saints.

DK Metcalf committed to play college football at the University of Mississippi.

DK Metcalf had two receptions for 13 yards with both of the receptions going for touchdowns.

DK Metcalf finished his career with 67 receptions for 1,228 yards and 14 touchdowns.

DK Metcalf was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round as the 64th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, the ninth of 28 wide receivers.

On May 22,2019, DK Metcalf signed a four-year deal with the Seahawks worth $4.6 million.

DK Metcalf caught a two-point conversion that tied the game at 21 in the third quarter.

DK Metcalf finished the regular season with 900 receiving yards on 58 receptions with seven receiving touchdowns, second on the team in all three categories to Tyler Lockett.

DK Metcalf was ranked 81st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

DK Metcalf finished with 110 receiving yards, including the 29-yard game-winning touchdown.

DK Metcalf chased down Baker and tackled him at the Seattle 8-yard line, preventing a touchdown.

DK Metcalf finished the season with 83 receptions for 1,303 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

DK Metcalf was named a second-team All-Pro in 2020 alongside Bobby Wagner and Jamal Adams as the other Seahawk All-Pros.

DK Metcalf was ranked 22nd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 for his performance during the 2020 season.

DK Metcalf hoped to qualify for the Olympic trials with this performance.

On one of these catches, DK Metcalf connected with quarterback Geno Smith for an 84-yard touchdown catch-and-run, with 57 yards coming after the catch.

DK Metcalf was ejected and tried to enter back into the game, but to no avail.

DK Metcalf finished the season just 33 yards shy of the 1,000 receiving yards mark, with 967 yards.

DK Metcalf recorded a total of 75 receptions and 12 touchdowns, the latter of which was a career-high.

DK Metcalf led the Seahawks in receptions and receiving touchdowns, while his receiving yards were second to Tyler Lockett.

DK Metcalf engaged in a taunting match with the Rams' sideline during the 1st quarter; culminating in him hitting Rams' cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.

DK Metcalf finished the 2023 season with 66 receptions for 1,114 yards and eight touchdowns.

DK Metcalf was named as a Pro Bowler for the 2023 season.

DK Metcalf was ranked 84th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.

In Week 2 against the New England Patriots, DK Metcalf had ten receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown.

DK Metcalf finished the 2024 season with 66 receptions for 992 yards and five touchdowns.

DK Metcalf reportedly agreed to a five-year, $150 million extension of his contract.

On February 17,2023, DK Metcalf played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game.

DK Metcalf shot 9 of 16 and finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

DK Metcalf has been in a relationship with singer Normani since 2022, after being introduced to each other through their mutual friends, Russell Wilson and Ciara.

DK Metcalf announced their engagement on March 13,2025, during his introductory press conference for the Steelers.