Kyle’s update, 10:44 a.m.: Witherspoon was traded for a 2023 fifth-round decide on. So, for pennies. I desire him luck, but that is giving him away.
It has been a rollercoaster of a occupation for former 49ers’ third-round choose Ahkello Witherspoon. Unfortuantely for him, the highs have been few and far involving as of late.
Witherspoon ended the 2020 year on a significant be aware with San Francisco. But, sad to say, his participate in was not adequate to persuade the Niners to bring him back again above the likes of Emmanuel Moseley. As an alternative, the 49ers drafted two cornerbacks on Working day 3 as a substitute of re-signing Witherspoon — who ended up signing a just one-12 months, $4 million deal with the Seahawks.
Ahkello was self-assured in his skills throughout OTAs:
“When I was healthier, I was the finest corner in the league. I’m not going to settle for anything at all else. When I acquired hurt, I had two negative injuries that no 1 seriously is familiar with about or cares bout and it’s not my spot to make people care, but you go out there and you struggle and you push by way of.
If you are not at the ideal of your ability in this league and you’re not wholesome, it’s difficult to stay at that stage that it requires to be an All-Pro, that it normally takes to be a Professional Bowler. I’m just exceptionally fired up to be healthier and distinct-minded in a new natural environment, and I’m excited to put that on tape. I mean, it doesn’t subject. I’m in this article now and I’m healthier.”
It would seem that Seattle disagrees:
Witherspoon broke up a couple of passes for the duration of the preseason but was on the improper conclude of a pair of huge plays. I don’t forget Jerry Jeudy receiving the most effective of Witherspoon on a single route.
Witherspoon wasn’t participating in inadequately. He was not playing with the model that the Seahawks want. They question their cornerbacks to be actual physical and use their fingers. Even with his inspector gadget arms, that is in no way been Ahkello’s video game.
Some Seattle fans that I stick to on Twitter talked about the probability of investing Witherspoon previously this 7 days. Witherspoon was benched for previous 49ers nickel cornerback D.J. Reed, who has played pretty properly for the Seahawks. Who could have predicted that?
The Steelers want assist at cornerback, as they’re asking a slot corner to play on the outdoors. Having said that, Witherspoon will have one more probability to enjoy in the NFL as he’s probably to start out on the other aspect of Joe Haden. Additionally, Haden is in the ultimate year of his deal.
I’m curious to see lots of prospects Ahkello will get in this league based mostly on his actual physical gifts. Will the third time be a attraction?