Antoine Winfield Jr., the Minnesota S, sits at No. 31 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 73% elite, 14% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Winfield isn't as tall or as long as teams like and he's an average athlete, but he's an interchangeable safety who can flat out play.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He can bang on tight ends in coverage and support the run near the box.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Winfield is stout and strong with above average body control and balance.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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“…Winfield isn't as tall or as long as teams like and he's an average athlete, but he's an interchangeable safety who can flat out play. Winfield is stout and strong with above average body control and balance. He can bang on tight ends in coverage and support the run near the box. His angles to the ball are efficient against the run or pass. He's very instinctive and sees plays unfold, but doesn't have ballhawking twi…”
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