Seattle Seahawks cornerback and former first-round pick Devon Witherspoon will look to take a big step forward in his second NFL season.
Seattle's decision to take Witherspoon No. 5 overall last year raised some eyebrows, but he quickly proved to be worthy of the hype. In 14 games, the Illinois product accounted for 79 total tackles, three sacks, 16 passes defensed and one interception, which he returned 97 yards for a touchdown. He also performed well enough in coverage to earn Pro Bowl honors as a rookie.Witherspoon was one of two outside corners included on the list, despite him playing just 39.
"Lattimore has been a Pro Bowler four times, but has yet to earn All-Pro status. That could change this year in New Orleans, as he’s surrounded by a defense featuring Demario Davis, Tyrann Mathieu, Carl Granderson, Cam Jordan and others. In Seattle, Witherspoon also earned Pro Bowl honors as a first-year star, finishing fourth in DROY voting," Verderame writes.
Either way, the fact that so many are so high on Witherspoon already is a great sign for what's to come. The 23-year-old has some things to work on, but the future looks bright for No. 21.
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