Richard Sherman
CB #25 — Seattle Seahawks
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About Richard Sherman
Richard Sherman went from a fifth-round pick to the most famous defensive back of his generation by combining elite coverage skills with a mouth that simply would not stop. The post-game interview after the 2013 NFC Championship, where he screamed 'DON'T YOU EVER TALK ABOUT ME' at Erin Andrews on live television, is one of the most replayed moments in sports broadcasting history. He tipped the pass that sealed the game, sprinted to the camera, and delivered a promo that WWE wrestlers study for technique.
Sherman is also a Stanford graduate who can articulate defensive schemes like a professor and dismantle a reporter's question with surgical precision. That combination, the intellectual who becomes a raging trash talker the moment a football is involved, makes him one of the most fascinating and memeable players Seattle ever produced. His tip play against the 49ers in the NFC Championship is tattooed on the memory of every Seahawks fan alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Richard Sherman's most memeable traits?
The Erin Andrews interview is the crown jewel. 'DON'T YOU EVER TALK ABOUT ME' and 'CRABTREE IS A SORRY RECEIVER' became instant catchphrases. The tip play itself is legendary. His Stanford education creates a constant contrast with his on-field persona that people find endlessly interesting. His Twitter feuds with other players and media members were appointment reading during his career. And his ability to switch from raging competitor to calm, articulate analyst mid-sentence is uniquely his.
What was Richard Sherman's famous NFC Championship tip play?
In the final minute of the 2013 NFC Championship against San Francisco, Colin Kaepernick threw a fade to Michael Crabtree in the end zone. Sherman, running stride for stride, reached back with one hand and tipped the ball to Malcolm Smith for the interception that sent Seattle to the Super Bowl. The play itself was incredible. What happened next, Sherman's sprint to the sideline camera, made it immortal.
Last updated: April 2026