Antoine Winfield Jr., who has had a fantastic career with the University of Minnesota as a defensive back, is making himself eligible for the 2020 NFL Draft.
#Gophers redshirt sophomore safety Antoine Winfield Jr. declared for the NFL Draft on Wednesday. The consensus All-American had two years of eligibility remaining at the U.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 8, 2020
In 30 games with the Gophers, Winfield Jr. had nine interceptions and three sacks. He was named an All-American in 2019 as a redshirt sophomore.
Winfield Jr. is the son of former Vikings great Antoine Winfield. Winfield was one of the best-tackling cornerbacks the league has ever seen.
The younger Winfield is expected to be a late-first or second-round pick.
The Vikings could use some help in the defensive backfield. It’s certainly something to keep an eye as the draft approaches.