Seattle Seahawks draft Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon with No. 5 pick in 2023 NFL Draft

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Fri, Apr 28, 2023, 3:02 AM·1 min read

Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Virginia's Lavel Davis Jr. on Sept. 10, 2022, in Champaign, Illinois.

The Seattle Seahawks have selected Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the No. 5 pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Devon Witherspoon scouting report

Pro Football Network's James Fragoza calls Witherspoon his No. 1 CB in the draft. Trevor Sikkema and Connor Rogers of Pro Football Focus talk about why they consider Witherspoon to be one of the favorite corners they've ever scouted.

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Devon Witherspoon stats

Witherspoon played 42 games across four seasons for the Illini. He amassed 159 total tackles, 30 passes defensed, 5 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and a sack during his career. He also added 11.5 tackles for a loss.