Jesse Reed
8. Ahkello Witherspoon, cornerback, Colorado
The NFL loves big bodied cornerbacks who can run fast and break up passes. Though still a raw prospect in terms of technical skill, Witherspoon fits this mold to a T.
He has an interesting backstory. Coming out of high school, he measured just 5-foot-8 (per NFL.com) and actually spent a season at Sacramento City Community College before making his way to Colorado as a sophomore in 2014.
He’s now 6-foot-3.
A two-year starter at Colorado, Witherspoon really came into his own this past year, breaking up a jaw-dropping 19 passes to go along with his one interception. He a smooth mover for such a long-limbed fellow, has quick feet and proved his speed at the combine with a 4.45-second 40.
Just watch the Seattle Seahawks take this kid on Day 3 and turn him into the next Richard Sherman.
