NFL Records
Devon Witherspoon is a cornerback who played college football at Illinois. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1st round (5th overall pick) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He appeared in 43 games during his NFL career. As a first-round selection, Devon Witherspoon was considered one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class.
Draft Details
Draft Class Context
Devon Witherspoon was the 1st of 33 CBs selected in the 2023 draft. The 5th overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was LaDainian Tomlinson in 2001, who played 180 games. Illinois had 5 players drafted in 2023, among them Quan Martin and Sydney Brown. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.