Seahawks' Richard Sherman Dominates NFL Cornerbacks in Historic Stretch

In the years leading up to 2025, Richard Sherman was undoubtedly one of the most dominant cornerbacks in the NFL. During his seven-season tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, Sherman was a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, recording 32 interceptions and 99 pass deflections.

However, Sherman's impact went beyond raw production. According to advanced metrics, he posted the lowest passer rating allowed by any cornerback from 2011 to 2015, a truly remarkable feat. In his most elite three-year stretch from 2012 to 2014, Sherman allowed just a 36.2 passer rating, helping the Seahawks reach the Super Bowl twice and win one championship.

Even more impressively, Sherman accomplished this while playing over 2,000 snaps during that dominant period, far exceeding the snap counts of other top cornerbacks. His combination of lockdown coverage and durability made him one of the most valuable defensive players in the league.

While the "Legion of Boom" era in Seattle has long since passed, Richard Sherman's legacy as one of the greatest cornerbacks of the 21st century remains firmly intact. His unparalleled dominance during his prime years cemented his status as a future Hall of Famer and a true shutdown corner in the modern NFL.