After months of hype, the Seahawks used their No. 5 overall pick - acquired from Denver in the Russell Wilson trade - on CB Devon Witherspoon.
According to Pro Football Focus, Witherspoon allowed just a 34.9% completion percentage when targeted in 2022.Witherspoon is a fun watch but requires evaluators to carefully consider his strengths and weaknesses relative to scheme. He plays with anticipation, route feel and a consistent sense of urgency to prevent catches, as displayed by his high number of pass breakups.
With Witherspoon in the fray, the Seahawks have the makings of a long-term answer at cornerback between the pending rookie as well as Tariq Woolen, a Pro Bowler as a rookie in 2022 who tied the NFL lead with six interceptions. The Seahawks also have Michael Jackson, who started every game for Seattle last year at outside corner, along with 2021 fourth-round corner Tre Brown and 2022 fourth-round corner Coby Bryant, the latter of whom established himself as Seattle’s go-to nickel corner in 2022.
The Seahawks aren’t done in the first round, though, as they will also have the 20th pick in the draft.
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