Seahawks Lock in Stars with Draft Class Options

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The Seattle Seahawks moved quickly to secure two stars from their 2023 draft class by

exercising 5th year options on wide receiver.

Jackson Smith and Jeepa and Cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

This makes them the first team to do so this offseason, locking in both players for at least

two more seasons at a combined cost of about 44.

In $9 million fully guaranteed, Smith and Jeepa has been a standout, posting back-to-back

1,000-yard receiving seasons and setting personal bests in 2025 with one.

119 catches for 1,093 yards and 10 touchdowns.

That yardage paced the entire league and he earned offensive player of the year honors.

Witherspoon angered the secondary with 48 tackles, seven passes defended and one interception

last season.

He helped Seattle boast the NFL's top scoring defense at 17.2 points allow per game and

rank 5th in takeaways.

Both players now eye big extension soon.

Smith and Jeepa believes he merits top pay at his position after his record output, while

Witherspoon follows the hot market set by recent deals for elite corners.

These moves keep the Seahawks core strong as they build toward contention, with plenty of

excitement around with these young talents bring next.