Free agency is only just beginning, and already the Seattle Seahawks have seen two of their best pass catchers depart for greener pastures. With Jimmy Graham and Paul Richardson expected to sign with Green Bay and Washington respectively, the Seahawks will have to rely on fresh faces to fill their shoes.

The silver lining in Richardson’s departure is fans will get to see what the Seahawks have in Amara Darboh, last year’s third-round pick.

Seattle still has Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett occupying the first two receiver slots in the offense. However, Richardson’s departure leaves a hole as the team’s number three receiver. Darboh will compete for that role, along with David Moore and recently acquired, Marcus Johnson.

Drafted No. 106 overall out of the University of Michigan, Darboh played in all 16 games last season, primarily on special teams. He hauled in eight catches (on 13 targets) for 71 yards.

He came to Seattle highly-touted for his size and precision route running, drawing comparisons to Atlanta’s Mohamed Sanu. He ran a 4.45-second, 40-yard dash. At six-foot-two, Darboh possesses a rare combination of size and speed, which could help him reach his potential as a top-notch number two receiver.

Expecting Darboh to come in and immediately match Richardson’s production is ambitious, as it took Richardson a handful of seasons to produce above-average numbers in the NFL. However, Darboh has the tools to be Seattle’s next great receiver.

Patience is the key with the 24-year-old, but in a season where youth will be on display, fans should get glimpses of what made Darboh such an enticing pick in 2017.