Spoon’s Rise from Basketball to Beast | Seattle Seahawks News

Devon Witherspoon, aka “Spoon,” just locked in a four-year extension with the Seahawks — a move that cements his legacy as one of the NFL’s elite defenders. Once a basketball kid who barely got a football scholarship, he exploded onto the scene with Defensive Player of the Year honors in high school and became a college starter from day one. Known for his fire, lockdown coverage, and trash talk, Spoon’s intensity has made him a fan favorite and earned him a spot on the Seahawks’ top 50 list after just two seasons. Drafted via a Russell Wilson trade, his athleticism, IQ, and game-changing mentality — compared to Troy Polamalu by Pete Carroll — make him more than just stats. He’s the engine that elevates every teammate, proving he’s not just a star… but a leader on and off the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3db76b325a230e26