Seahawks Lock in Top Talents

It's March 21st, here's your NFL news in two minutes.

The Seattle Seahawks are locking in their top two picks from the 2023 NFL Draft.

On Friday evening, the team announced they exercised the fifth-year options for cornerback

Devon Witherspoon and wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba.

This keeps both first-round talents on affordable rookie contracts through the 2026 season.

Jackson Smith and Jigba had a breakout year in 2025, earning offensive player of the year

honors as the first Seahawk ever to do so.

He topped the league with 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, proving he's a rising

star.

Meanwhile, Witherspoon has shown on defense, making the pro bowl in each of his first three

seasons.

Teens avoid throwing his way thanks to his physical play, and he played a key role in Super

Bowl 60 by pressuring the quarterback into A.

Team ending pick 6.

Fans and analysts expected these moves, given how both players have exceeded expectations

early on.

It shows the team's commitment to building around homegrown talent amid rising costs in

the league.

Looking ahead, Seattle plans to prioritize long-term extensions, starting with Smith and

Jigba, who could command at least $40 million a year.

Witherspoon won't be cheap either, but keeping this duo sets up the Seahawks for sustained

success.