Has forged strong connection with Russell Wilson
Gerald Everett, listed at 6-feet-3 and 240 pounds, fills a key role as the No. 1 tight end in new coordinator Shane Waldron’s offense. He’s already becoming a favorite target of Russell Wilson, who found Everett in the end zone for a touchdown during a team period Wednesday. (Everett then immediately began trading barbs with safety Jamal Adams, who was watching the play from the near sideline.)
“Gerald’s super elusive ?” he keeps getting open,” Wilson said. “… He just finds a way to make plays. He’s been exceptional for us, and I’ve got great confidence in him.” (Seattle Times – Adam Jude)
Nerdy Football Analysis: It would not be overly shocking if Everett finishes inside the top eight tight ends this season. Wilson has typically been able to make his tight ends relevant for fantasy purposes, even when the talent he’s had to work with at that position hasn’t been the greatest. Wilson also represents the best quarterback Everett has played with by a wide margin. He has as much upside as any tight end going in the later rounds.
