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Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon calls himself ‘a dog on the field’

While he might not be the biggest player in the game, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon calls himself “a dog on the field.”

The Seahawks found themselves a physical cornerback in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, selecting Illinois product Devon Witherspoon at No. 5 overall. Witherspoon sees himself as a great fit for Seattle.

“Just because they told me about the culture they have there, the Legion of Boom, and the history they have there,” Witherspoon told the media after his selection. “I know what it takes to be great like that. There is so much going on right now, I can’t even really describe it, but I am glad that they chose me. I’m just glad that I am going to be a Seattle Seahawk.”

A former basketball player, Witherspoon brings awareness to the field. He also knows how important tackling is to the game, especially to someone of his size and stature.

“Me, I would say that I am energetic, physical, I’m a dog on the field, and I’m just very confident in what I do,” Witherspoon said. “I’m passionate and I love to show my emotions out there on the field, so that describes me.”

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Seahawks got most physical player in draft with Devon Witherspoon pick

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes first-rounder, cornerback Devon Witherspoon was the most physical player in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Seattle Seahawks stayed put at No. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL draft, selecting cornerback Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois.

Coach Pete Carroll called him the most physical player in the draft.

“Devon Witherspoon, he is a rare player and we’ve been through this draft, since the years we’ve been here, we haven’t seen a guy like this,” Carroll told reporters after the Seahawks made the pick. “We have not drafted corners high just because we haven’t come across a guy with his makeup. It’s really his athletic ability, it’s his speed, it’s his playmaking, and it’s his mentality. I haven’t come across a guy like this in a long time.”

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“He’s physical, he’s tough, he has an attitude, he’s going to bring it, and he’s going to fit right in with the guys,” Carroll said.

Witherspoon and the rest of Seattle’s rookies will get their first shot to shine during the upcoming rookie minicamp.

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