Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, November 9 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
A pair of Seahawks were named to The Athletic's Midseason All-Rookie team, with another quartet earning honorable mentions.
As Week 10 prepares to kick off, the team at The Athletic looks back at the rookie class at the midway point of the 2023 season. Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon and guard Anthony Bradford were named to the All-Rookie team; while running back Zach Charbonnet, linebacker Derick Hall and wideouts Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo earn honorable mention nods.
This week, ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell ranked Witherspoon the league’s Midseason Rookie of the Year, just days after the Illinois alum was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Month for October. Through seven games played, Witherspoon has combined for 39 tackles, 2.0 sacks, one interception, which he returned 97 yards for a touchdown and nine passes defensed (T-6th). Playing both outside and in the slot, Witherspoon has quickly proven why Seattle selected him No. 5 overall. The Athletic team breaks down why he's included at the cornerback position.
Since his up-and-down NFL debut in Week 2, Witherspoon has not allowed a touchdown or catch of 25-plus yards over his past six games. He ranks second among rookies in pass breakups (six) and has been one of the better run-defending corners in the league.
In the fourth round, Seattle selected LSU guard Anthony Bradford, who made his debut in Week 3's 37-27 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks offense has been marred by injury, seven different offensive line starting combinations through eight games. The Athletic team breaks down why Bradford has been essential to the 5-3 Seahawks' success.
A new arrival on our list at the halfway point is Bradford, who didn't debut until Week 3. The fourth-round pick from LSU has flashed an outstanding blend of power and athletic balance at guard, both in pass pro and the run game.
Four Seahawks earn honorable mentions, starting with Charbonnet. The UCLA alum by-way-of Michigan has gained 170 yards on 32 carries, averaging 5.3 yards-per-carry while producing 13 first downs. Seattle's rookie pair of Smith-Njigba (No. 20-overall) and Bobo (undrafted) may have taken different routes to the league, but neither has wasted time making their presence felt. The pair have combined for 407 yards and four touchdowns through eight games. Linebacker Derick Hall rounds out the honorable mentions in the "edge rusher" category, combining for 19 tackles in eight games.
Seattle has gotten plenty of production from its rookie class through the first half of the 2023 season. Now, the 5-3 Seahawks will look to their first-year group to continue to step up in their push to reclaim first place in the NFC West.
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Seahawks practiced at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks cornerback Lance Boykin (18) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (55) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (97) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and safety Quandre Diggs (6) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard William (99) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (89) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks tackle Jason Peters (70) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (1) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (88) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (86) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (1) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody Thompson (13) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (88) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan (59) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
at practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 8, 2023.
