Football Bo Melton to Seattle Seahawks

[S.W.A.I.N]

7th Round, 229th overall. A steal for the Hawks. Too bad no QB to throw to him.

TheKnightReport - Bo Melton selected by the Seahawks in the seventh round of the NFL Draft

Former four-star recruit and Rutgers Football wide receiver Bo Melton has been selected in the 2022 NFL Draft.

rutgers.rivals.com

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

There were still 5-6WRs rated ahead of him.. and Seahawks had another pick in the 7th.. so Seahawks must have rated him higher than most. Good for Bo!

BTW: this is how CBS experts discounted his speed at teh combine..

"Gadget type in college who ran super-fast at the combine but doesn't play to that speed on the field. Tiny frame and plays to it. Battles after the catch and flashed a bit in that area but not incredibly elusive."

Bo Melton is the 26th WR drafted this year.. considering the anemic offense he came from.. that speaks highly for him.

 

[Ataylor1989x]

 

[RUScrew85]

At that round the player is better off not being drafted and picking a team to sign with.

 

[Beancounter88]

But, I believe he is only WR drafted by Seattle, so that is positive.

 

[RUPete]

At that round the player is better off not being drafted and picking a team to sign with.

Yeah, I always thought that too. But in this case, I think the need is there. Even if it doesn’t work out in Seattle, I think Bo is very versatile and will find a home.

 

[Tango Two]

Bo Melton goes from a team with no QB to a team with no QB.

Seattle still doesn’t have one

 

[ashokan]

Don't forget he also does returns
Not every WR does that
He'll do ok
RU had no #2 threat once Crook went down and defenses were all over Melton in RU's short passing range

"Melton is an undersized receiver with the second gear to pull away from pursuit after the catch, in the return game and as a ball carrier. He's at his best catching screens and running vertical routes at this point. He's a shorter target with shorter arms and doesn't always catch the ball clean, but he doesn't drop many balls either. -- Steve Muench"

 

[RUScrew85]

Yeah, I always thought that too. But in this case, I think the need is there. Even if it doesn’t work out in Seattle, I think Bo is very versatile and will find a home.

Well if it is for him he should be fine - but maybe there's a team closer to home that could have used him too.

He he got drafted and is continuing his dream.

If I still watched the NFL I'd be bummed because being on the West Coast I wouldn't see much of him. But since I no longer watch I guess I'll see highlights posted here.

Congrats and stay safe Bo!

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

But, I believe he is only WR drafted by Seattle, so that is positive.

oops.. they took another WR with their next and last pick.. someone from Lenoir-Rhyne U in Hickory NC. See.. if the NFL wants you, they'll find you.

 

[Knight Shift]

"Gadget type in college who ran super-fast at the combine but doesn't play to that speed on the field. Tiny frame and plays to it. Battles after the catch and flashed a bit in that area but not incredibly elusive. (Chris Trapasso)"

 

[NewJerseyGuy]

"Gadget type in college who ran super-fast at the combine but doesn't play to that speed on the field. Tiny frame and plays to it. Battles after the catch and flashed a bit in that area but not incredibly elusive. (Chris Trapasso)"

Yikes

 

[RUPete]

Don't forget he also does returns
Not every WR does that
He'll do ok
RU had no #2 threat once Crook went down and defenses were all over Melton in RU's short passing range

"Melton is an undersized receiver with the second gear to pull away from pursuit after the catch, in the return game and as a ball carrier. He's at his best catching screens and running vertical routes at this point. He's a shorter target with shorter arms and doesn't always catch the ball clean, but he doesn't drop many balls either. -- Steve Muench"

I know people have been lukewarm on Gleason so far, but he did give Bo some good NFL film to shop around based on how he was deployed.

 

[RUPete]

"Gadget type in college who ran super-fast at the combine but doesn't play to that speed on the field. Tiny frame and plays to it. Battles after the catch and flashed a bit in that area but not incredibly elusive. (Chris Trapasso)"

Who’s that? Is he like a younger Jerry Palm over there?

 

[Knight Shift]

Who’s that? Is he like a younger Jerry Palm over there?

IDK- CBS Sports tracker gave the pick a C+ grade. Don't shoot the messenger.

 

[Knight Shift]

Long drought. Forgot 2019 was last drafted player.

 

[RUPete]

IDK- CBS Sports tracker gave the pick a C+ grade. Don't shoot the messenger.

Not shooting you at all - there are just so many of these guys and I’m skeptical about how much they really have seen or know about the players in the lower rounds:

 

[robjknight]

He is worth the price I’d admission just for his return ability.

 

[mdk01]

There were still 5-6WRs rated ahead of him.. and Seahawks had another pick in the 7th.. so Seahawks must have rated him higher than most. Good for Bo!

BTW: this is how CBS experts discounted his speed at teh combine..

"Gadget type in college who ran super-fast at the combine but doesn't play to that speed on the field. Tiny frame and plays to it. Battles after the catch and flashed a bit in that area but not incredibly elusive."

Bo Melton is the 26th WR drafted this year.. considering the anemic offense he came from.. that speaks highly for him.

Yet he was Mel's top undrafted prospect for about 30 picks.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

Well if it is for him he should be fine - but maybe there's a team closer to home that could have used him too.

He he got drafted and is continuing his dream.

If I still watched the NFL I'd be bummed because being on the West Coast I wouldn't see much of him. But since I no longer watch I guess I'll see highlights posted here.

Congrats and stay safe Bo!

 

[Rokodesh]

Yet he was Mel's top undrafted prospect for about 30 picks.

Mel had him in top 10 best available at like pick 140

 

[RU Cheese]

I like BO and he helped the program. But his pro future is far more likely to mimic Caroo's than it is Britt's.

 

[RUPete]

I like BO and he helped the program. But his pro future is far more likely to mimic Caroo's than it is Britt's.

Could be. But I can see him filling a role somewhere as the game continues to evolve.

 

[TGonzRU]

Just awesome:

 

[S.W.A.I.N]

Just awesome:

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Wow, thats awesome. Pure emotion. Something UDFA don't get to experience.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

 

[Knight Shift]

Wow, thats awesome. Pure emotion. Something UDFA don't get to experience.

At first I was thinking, don't get too excited, Bo, then I realized he was trying to hold it together before he lost it. I would have been sobbing like a newborn the minute I picked up the phone.

 

[RUTRINI]

Bo Melton goes from a team with no QB to a team with no QB.

Seattle still doesn’t have one

So you're saying he has experience 🤔 😏 😆

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[NewJerseyGuy]

““All I want people to see is God through me, and know that he is real.’”
—Bo Melton

Bo Melton - Him Through Me

Loved by Rutgers fans for not only his skills on the field but his maturity and leadership away from it, too, Scarlet Knights wide receiver Bo Melton has made his impact known since stepping foot onto Rutgers campus. Finishing up his collegiate career ranked 3rd in games played throughout his...

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[DavidJM]

I wonder if Schiano and Gleeson had not arrived, had Bo and Pacheco have been close to being drafted. They would probably have needed to transfer out to have a chance. I think it bodes well for the future.

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[Rokodesh]

I like BO and he helped the program. But his pro future is far more likely to mimic Caroo's than it is Britt's.

Based on what? Do you know their work ethic?

 

[Extra Point]

The only real criticism is that he isn't the largest WR in the world. The gadget stuff is based on some of the gadget plays Rutgers had to do to get the ball to him. He is fast enough and broke away plenty of times after the catch. He's a good player, as we all know.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Who is Rutgers' Bo Melton? Five things to know about the Seattle Seahawks newest wide receiver

Rutgers football wide receiver Bo Melton lands with the Seattle Seahawks.

rutgerswire.usatoday.com

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Bo Melton selected in seventh round of NFL Draft by Seattle Seahawks

He was the 229th pick overall.

www.onthebanks.com

 

[Bleed_Scarlet]

So this will be our second draft pick by Seattle (Mike Teel being the first) if I’m remembering correctly

 

[HeavenUniv.]

NFL Draft 2022: Rutgers WR Bo Melton gets picked in 7th round by Seattle Seahawks

Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton has been drafted.

www.nj.com

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

IDK- CBS Sports tracker gave the pick a C+ grade. Don't shoot the messenger.

if you expanded the pick in the CBS draft tracker you'd get something better than some asswipes blogging reaction after blogging the draft for marathon hours having to say something about and grade every pick. The prepared description of him is much more fair and in some cases shows the OPPOSITE of what the blogger said...

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 71.05 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Phillip Dorsett

Strengths:

Willing blocker. Physical through his routes. Good footwork to create separation and knows what to do with the ball after the catch. Great top-end speed. Not afraid to make a contested catch. Great leadership.

Weaknesses:

Traditionally undersized. Physical cornerbacks can knock him off his routes.

 

[RUPete]

So this will be our second draft pick by Seattle (Mike Teel being the first) if I’m remembering correctly

Robert Barr maybe? He may have been a FA.