The Seattle Seahawks selected Sherman in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.[38] Sherman was the 25th cornerback drafted in 2011.[39] While watching the draft with his family at home, Sherman was "livid" about players he perceived as inferior getting drafted before him.[40]

2011 season
On July 22, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks signed Sherman to a four-year, $2.22 million contract that included a signing bonus of $182,424.[41][42]

Throughout training camp, Sherman competed to be