Secret Superstar: Richard Sherman, CB, Seattle Seahawks

In 2010 the Seattle Seahawks became one of the worst teams in NFL history to make the playoffs. They won their seven regular season games thanks in large part to a good run defense and pass rush. Their secondary on the other hand was lacking, so they attempted a makeover during the short 2011 offseason.

Starting cornerback Kelly Jennings went to Cincinnati, nickel defensive back Jordan Babineaux went to Tennessee, and staring safety Lawyer Milloy and the team parted ways. This left 2010 fifth-round pick Kam Chancellor as the new starting safety, while former Canadian Football League standout Brandon Browner earned the starting cornerback spot.

While those moves may have made Seattle fans nervous prior to the season, the changes paid huge dividends. Both players made for excellent replacements to help push the defense closer to an elite level. However, it took a few cornerback injuries to find out just how much potential this secondary has. It meant Richard Sherman had a chance to work his way into the starting lineup and showed he was more than ready for the challenge.  You might be surprised just how good the 154th pick of the 2011 draft was.

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