The 49ers thrive on versatility, and Dee Winters embodies it. Entering his third season, the ex-TCU standout is proving why his explosiveness and coverage ability make him far more than just depth alongside Fred Warner.
When the San Francisco 49ers selected Dee Winters in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, most fans in the Bay Area saw him as a developmental linebacker buried on the depth chart behind two standouts in All-Pro Fred Warner and veteran Dre Greenlaw.