Seahawks Eye Explosive Cornerback Benjamin Ponds

0:00On March 13th, the Seattle Seahawks are eyeing a draft prospect who mirrors cornerback Devon Witherspoon's explosive style, especially after losing, Rick Woolen to free agency. There's zeroing in on Benjamin Ponds, a short but feisty corner with similar traits that helped Witherspoon rise from under-recruited high school or two. Star? Ponds stands nearly three inches shorter than Witherspoon, but matches his weight and burst off the line. At last month's NFL Combine, Ponds posted a 43-and-a-half-inch vertical jump, the fourth best ever for a cornerback. Film breakdowns show their aggressive playstyles line up almost perfectly. Fans and analysts debate whether Seattle should pair another, like Witherspoon, or seek variety in the secondary. Some points to options like Devon Moore from Florida or University of Washington's fan doubts, to Cario Davis in Ephesians' Prysac as better contrasts. This week, the Seahawks locked in Josh Joe with a new contract, signaling their building around physical corners.

1:00Ponds stands out as the closest stylistic fit in this draft class, pairing him with Witherspoon could lock down Seattle's backfield for years, keeping their defense feisty and fun to watch.