San Diego Union-Tribune · Apr 10, 2020
2020 NFL Draft: Top Safeties
(AP Photo/Paul Battaglia) Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) could sneak into the first round of the NFL’s upcoming draft.Looking forward to the 2020 NFL Draft? Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 safeties available
Welcome to draft season! This is the fifth of 11 positional breakdowns leading up to the NFL Draft (April 23-25). Here are my top 10 safeties:
1. Antoine Winfield Jr. (So., Minnesota, 5-foot-9, 203 pounds)
A chip off the ol’ block (his father was a pro bowler), Winfield is an opportunistic playmaker with elite ball skills and a high football IQ. Only three FBS players had more than his seven interceptions in 2019. Projected: 1st or 2nd round
