45. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Antoine Winfield, Jr. | S | Minnesota
I’m betting the Bucs would have loved a top running back here, but the early run leaves better value on the board elsewhere, and they take advantage of it on defense.
The son of a Pro Bowler, Winfield is a versatile ball-hawk who makes big plays all over the field. His instincts are among the best in this entire draft, and he could have easily garnered first-round consideration.
Tampa Bay traded up a spot to fill their biggest offensive need in the first round, but here, they stay put and do the same for their defense with a top-25 overall player in this class. A stellar offseason continues for the Bucs.