The Seattle Seahawks are sending six players to the Pro Bowl this season - a mark that ties them with the 49ers, Broncos, and Ravens for the most in the league. But one name on that list stands out in a big way: cornerback Devon Witherspoon.
Witherspoon just made his third Pro Bowl in as many seasons, and that puts him in rare company - both in Seahawks history and across the NFL. He’s now the first Seahawk since Russell Wilson to earn Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three seasons.
And in the Super Bowl era, only five other corners have pulled that off. We’re talking about names like Patrick Peterson, Charles Woodson, and Ronnie Lott - legends of the game.
That’s the kind of company Witherspoon is keeping right now.
Now, if you’re just box-score watching, you might not think this has been Witherspoon’s best statistical year. But that’s where context matters.
His impact goes far beyond the numbers. He’s been a tone-setter in a Seahawks defense that’s been one of the league’s most consistent units all season.
Whether it’s locking down top receivers or stepping up in key moments, Witherspoon’s presence has been felt - and respected - across the league.
Seattle currently holds the top seed in the NFC, and Witherspoon’s steady play in the secondary has been a major reason why. This defense runs through him - not just schematically, but emotionally. He plays with a confidence and edge that’s contagious, the kind of energy that elevates everyone around him.
The Seahawks still have work to do. They’ll close out the regular season on the road with matchups against the Panthers and 49ers.
Win both, and they’ll lock up the NFC West and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. And if there’s one place no team wants to play in January, it’s Lumen Field.
That “12th Man” crowd has a history of making life miserable for visiting offenses, and Witherspoon and the defense feed off that energy.
For Witherspoon, this postseason could be the next step in his evolution - from rising star to championship cornerstone. He’s already proven he belongs among the league’s elite.
Now he’s got a shot to lead a deep playoff run and etch his name into Seahawks lore. If his play continues at this level - or even kicks up a notch - don’t be surprised if he’s not just a Pro Bowler, but a key figure in a Super Bowl push.