In their first of two games over the course of the next three weeks, the Seahawks get ready to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. Here are some of the best players to wear both uniforms during their careers—a total of 77 players have represented both teams.
The Seahawks selected Stanford cornerback Richard Sherman in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. The Day 3 pick would have an instant impact; halfway through his rookie campaign, he took over as the starting quarterback, garnering All-Pro status in 2012, and leading Seattle to its first championship in 2013. The “Legion of Boom,” which included Sherman, cornerback Brandon Browner, safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, would eventually come to be known.
one of the most effective secondaries in league history. Over his seven seasons with Seattle, Sherman was individually selected to three consecutive first teams All-Pro teams, one second team All-Pro team, and four Pro Bowl nominations. Sherman recorded 386 tackles, 32 interceptions—two of which were pick-sixes—99 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 99 games starting.
Richard Sherman with his 3rd career playoff interception 😤 #49ers pic.twitter.com/dqfKe4aAgm
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers_) January 11, 2020
Sherman joined San Francisco in 2018 and made 14 starts in his debut campaign. In 2019, Sherman was selected for his fifth Pro Bowl and was named to the All-Pro second team. He also helped the 49ers win Super Bowl LIV. During his 34-game tenure in San Francisco, Sherman would start every one of them and finish with 116 tackles, four interceptions, 16 passes defensed, and six tackles for loss.
Sherman would play five games in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before ending his career.
Ricky Watters, the running back from Notre Dame, was chosen by San Francisco with the 45th overall pick in 1991. With 1,013 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns, and two receiving scores in 1992, Watters made a splash after missing his rookie season due to injuries. Watters ran for 2,840 yards on 653 carries over the course of three seasons with the 49ers, scoring eight receiving touchdowns and 25 rushing touchdowns.
Ricky Watters gets in for a TD!
Throwback 1994 Week 15 49ers @ San Diego Chargers pic.twitter.com/hEv9AdfRbg
— 49ers Throwback ❤💛 (@49ers_Throwback) August 24, 2023
Watters signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1995 and ran for 1,273 yards, his first of six seasons with 1,000 yards or more. During his three seasons with Philadelphia, Watters carried the ball 975 times for 3,794 yards, 31 rushing touchdowns, and one receiving score.
Ricky Watters will open up our season as the 12 Flag Raiser! pic.twitter.com/Zod25Su1a1
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 10, 2023
