Story byZain BandoMon, February 9, 2026 at 5:37 AM UTC·1 min readEx-Illini Devon Witherspoon shares incredible way he'll celebrate Seahawks Super Bowl win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon came up large in the NFL's biggest game as the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60, 29-13. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWitherspoon nearly made his case as an MVP candidate in the season finale despite the honor going to running back Kenneth Walker III. Nonetheless, Witherspoon was all over the field Sunday, as a fourth-quarter strip sack-turned-touchdown (Witherspoon forced the strip sack) sealed the win for the Seahawks. Witherspoon became the 28th ex-Illini to win a Lombardi Trophy, but when looking at the accomplishment from a 10,000-foot view, Witherspoon told NBC Sports how excited he is to celebrate with his teammates. MORE: Fernando Mendoza shares huge lesson he has learned during NFL Draft process"I’m finna go have a drink, or two, or maybe three.” Witherspoon said. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIf this isn't a mic drop moment from Witherspoon, it's hard to justify what would top it. Witherspoon has enjoyed the ride over the last few seasons, as he was drafted No.