American · Fresno, USA · Born 30 March 1988Richard Sherman was an elite, outspoken cornerback who anchored the Seattle Seahawks' 'Legion of Boom' secondary and won Super Bowl XLVIII.
Richard Kevin Sherman was born on 30 March 1988 in Compton, California, and starred at Dominguez High School before playing college football at Stanford, initially as a wide receiver before converting to cornerback. The Seattle Seahawks selected Sherman in the fifth round, 154th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft, and he developed into one of the most dominant and outspoken cornerbacks of his generation, becoming the vocal leader of Seattle's "Legion of Boom" secondary. Sherman led the NFL in interceptions in 2013 and helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII that season, earning three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections between 2012 and 2014 and five total Pro Bowl selections across his career. Sherman finished his career with stints at the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, retiring with 37 interceptions and a reputation as one of the most technically gifted and confrontational competitors of his era, later building a respected career as a football broadcaster and analyst.
Shutdown cornerback and vocal leader of the Seattle Seahawks 'Legion of Boom'
How They Played
Physical press coverage, exceptional ball skills, elite route recognition, vocal field general
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest cornerbacks of the 2010s, transformed Seahawks defense into historic unit
Career Honours
- Super Bowl XLVIII champion
- 5x Pro Bowl
- 3x First-team All-Pro
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 2011–2017 | 106 | #25 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 2018–2021 | 168 | #25 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2022–2023 | 5 | — |
American Athletes