Olympic champion Grant Holloway is interested in racing Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf

We’ve seen Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf go up against high-level track athletes before. How about a sequel, but with one of the greatest track athletes of his time?

No, not Noah Lyles. He’s obviously busy with a possible run-in with Tyreek Hill.

On the newly launched “Beyond The Records” podcast, Olympic 110-meter hurdles gold medalist Grant Holloway was asked by Lyles, the reigning 100-meter Olympic champion and world champion, whether or not he would ride Metcalf. Holloway didn’t mince words.

“Of course,” Holloway said of a potential 40-yard dash with DK.

“DK, you probably don’t know me,” Holloway continues. “I’m a huge fan. You’re on my fantasy (football) team, so keep doing your thing bro.”

“NFL executives, if you’re listening,” added Olympic 400-meter hurdles winner Rai Benjamin, “track crossover at the Pro Bowl.”

It has been three years since DK Metcalf’s only appearance on the field

In May 2021, just before the Tokyo Olympics, Metcalf reversed his legendary chasing tackle of Budda Baker into an entrance to 100 meters at Mt. Sac Relays in California. Metcalf was competitive for a good portion of his heat, but eventually finished in last place in 10.37 seconds.

Of course, a 10.37 clocking among elite 100 meter competitors is far from world-class level, even more so knowing that you can run 9.91 seconds like Oblique Sevilla and finish last in the Paris Olympic final. When you contextualize Metcalf’s time as someone with no lifetime sprinting history, and whose physique and weight aren’t meant for competitive sprinting, it was pretty impressive.

Metcalf went to minicamp right after this race and any slim hopes of the Olympics were dashed.

Grant Holloway is arguably the greatest sprint hurdler of all time

Whether he’s an NCAA superstar at Florida or as a pro, Holloway is about as decorated and dominant as it gets in the men’s 110m hurdles. He is a three-time world champion outdoors, and he caught the elusive one Olympic gold medal in Paris back in August. With 12.81 seconds, he is the second fastest in history behind the American Aries Merritt. Holloway is also the world record holder in the indoor 60m hurdles and a two-time world champion in that discipline.

When you add in his many NCAA indoor and outdoor accolades, he’s already staked his claim as the best sprint hurdler we’ve ever seen. His hurdling technique is smooth and he often wins his races through his blazing starts.

If you remove the barriers, Holloway is still incredibly fast. His personal best over a flat 60 meters (indoors) is 6.5 seconds, which is an exceptional time. Although he has not run an individual 100 meters in several years – he has competed in relays – his personal best is 10.21 seconds.

Holloway has something in common with DK Metcalf on the gridiron

Unlike Noah Lyles, Holloway comes from a football background. He was a standout wide receiver at Grassfield High School in his native Virginia. While he was recruited by the likes of Clemson and Georgia was a three-star wide receiver, he ultimately committed to the University of Florida’s track team.

You know who else was in the same recruiting class as Holloway? AJ Brown, Michael Pittman Jr and DK Metcalf.

What was DK Metcalf’s 40-yard dash at the NFL combine?

Famous, if you don’t remember, Metcalf ran a 4.33 back in 2019. If you are not familiar with the conversion rate, 40 yards is 36 meters.

Will we ever see this idea of ​​Lyles vs. Tyreek Holloway vs. DK, and (indoor 60m world record holder) Christian Coleman vs. Xavier Worthy ever come true? I don’t know, nor do I think a 40-yard dash is the best running style involving sprinters, but I think it would be a great spectacle to add to the Pro Bowl Games.

…Of course, I’d rather see DK Metcalf in the Super Bowl than the Pro Bowl. Let another fast person challenge Holloway.