With the Minnesota Vikings missing the playoffs during the 2016 season, the players packed up their lockers and headed home for the offseason. For Trae Waynes, that means going back to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he was born and raised.
The former #11 overall draft pick had a solid season with the Vikings, continuing to grow and develop as a cornerback. He made some big plays at key moments and gave a lot of encouragement toward being a key part of the Minnesota defense going forward.
But encouragement isn’t something Waynes always had throughout his career. According to the Kenosha News website, the young man was always told he wasn’t good enough to succeed.