Ahkello Witherspoon has been with NFC West teams almost his whole career — drafted by 9ers in 2017, played there until 2021, and then signed with Seattle for a year before going to Pittsburgh. Only 28 and adds a veteran to a room that needs it.
75.9 PFF grade in 2021 and a 80.2 PFF grade in 2020.. very underrated and solid CB (brings in that vet presence in the DB room rams were missing)
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Jordan Schultz@Schultz_Report
At 6-2, 208 pounds, Witherspoon’s a big corner who’s been very productive. In 13 games with the #Steelers over the past two seasons, he’s amassed 11 PBUs and 4 INTs.
New Rams CB Akhello Witherspoon had a down year in 2022, but much of that was due to a hamstring injury. In 2021… – 78.8 PFF coverage grade ranked 8th – Ranked 2nd in man coverage via PFF – 48.5% receptions allowed ranked 3rd – 48 QB rating allowed ranked 3rd
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You do have to wonder what Akhello Witherspoon signing means in regards to Robert Rochell. Rams prob. only keep four CBs. They like Derion Kendrick. Cobie Durant will start. Just drafted THT. Leaves one spot for Rochell, Jolly, Davis, and Gray.