It’s hard for any defensive player to make an impact every single week in the NFL, no matter how talented he may be. That said, more often than not rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon is making a profound difference for the Seattle Seahawks and their defense.
In Sunday’s three-point home win over the Washington Commanders, Witherspoon was once again the game’s flashiest defensive player and made an outsized impact on the outcome. Spoon posted five tackles, three of the smoothest, easiest-looking pass breakups you’ll ever see and forced a fumble in a clutch moment by stripping the ball from a scrambling Sam Howell.
Here’s what folks are tweeting about No. 21, who’s already getting compared to some of the greatest competitors in the history of the sport.
Y’all haven’t noticed but we are witnessing the greatest CB season of all time in Devon Witherspoon. He is a top 3 CB already and arguably the best.
— Spoon4DROTY (@loott2231) November 13, 2023
I thought about this statement several times today while watching Devon Witherspoon https://t.co/IkDV2S1pa6
— Isaac (@IsaacLYD) November 13, 2023
Takeaways from Seahawks-Washington:
1) Sam Howell is legit. He did exactly what he did today against Philly a few weeks ago. He has paired nicely with Eric Bienemy.
2) Devon Witherspoon is a freakin stud. I really liked him coming out of the draft but he’s been much better.
— Jeff Simmons (@realjeffsimmons) November 13, 2023
Devon Witherspoon had another good game. #Seahawks
— SEAHAWKS fanatic (@ichiro998) November 13, 2023
Devon Witherspoon through the first 8 games of his @NFL career:
44 Tackles
2 Sacks
12 Passes defended
1 INT returned for a 97 yard TD
1 Forced fumble #DROYWatch #Seahawks @DevonWitherspo1 pic.twitter.com/jfUj5PhGfB— Mikaela Mattes 🎙 (@mikaelamattes) November 13, 2023
Since Devon Witherspoon started playing (Week 2), in game-neutral situations (win prob. 20-80%), the #Seahawks are top 10 in offense and top 6 in defense. pic.twitter.com/YqovOF7OtS
— Seahawk Nerd (@SeahawkNerd) November 13, 2023
Devon Witherspoon : 5 tackles, 3 passes defensed & a forced fumble
Riq Woolen : 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup & a fumble recovery pic.twitter.com/0NjbfVGqd8— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) November 13, 2023
The national sports media machine seems to have made up their mind before the season that Jalen Carter is the Defensive Rookie of the Year, and that is the only way he can win it over Devon Witherspoon. Spoon is borderline playing at a 1st team All Pro level!
— ThaDabCrab (@ThaDabCrab) November 13, 2023
Former #illini DB Devon Witherspoon has 3 PD and a FF today for the Seahawks.
Living up to the expectations of a top-5 pick.
— Ryan Easterling (@RyanEasterling) November 13, 2023
Devon Witherspoon should be in the conversation with Tom Brady for greatest football player of all time. He's already Deion for greatest corner imo. #seahawks
— Zach (@heywhatsgood11) November 12, 2023
CJ Stroud and Devon Witherspoon have already locked up offensive and defensive rookie of the year awards
— Kevin Cleary (@Krucial_Kev253) November 12, 2023
Devon Witherspoon would have been great with the Eagles. He play aggressively and he passionate. Wouldn’t have been mad at that pick either
— #LLVelli (@DonnieBlackson) November 12, 2023
jamal Adams, quandre diggs, tre brown, tariq woolen, devon witherspoon
vs
marquise blair, bradley mcdougald, ugo amadi, shaq griffin, neiko thorpe
…we have come a long way #Seahawks
— 𝐢𝐬𝐚 🇺🇸 (@206product) November 12, 2023
Boye Mafe and Devon Witherspoon pic.twitter.com/QDjDr3wLok
— Seahawks Today (@TodaySeahawks) November 12, 2023
Devon witherspoon does more for his teams defense than Jalen Carter does for his. Change my mind. #DROTY
— I distribute copium (@IMakeRamsMad) November 12, 2023
Devon Witherspoon forced fumble
Is there anything Spoon can’t do? pic.twitter.com/rN7w2r4q5n
— Illinois Football Focus (@IlliniFB) November 12, 2023
Boye Mafe and Devon Witherspoon fan page right here
— MT31 ﾒ𝟶🎄 (@Geno2Metcalf) November 12, 2023
I love Devon Witherspoon. #Seahawks
— I am Skipper's Human, Ryen 🧃 (@SkipperIsMyDog) November 12, 2023
Devon Witherspoon, have a season kid. Wow.
— Austin Getz (@AustinGetzSWX) November 12, 2023
Devon Witherspoon is a takeaway machine
(sack machine hehe)
— Adam the dont stare directly at the sun worm (@trislerstudz) November 12, 2023
Devon Witherspoon is awesome
— Jarrett Bailey (@JBaileyNFL) November 12, 2023
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