Round 2 (Pick 47): S Antoine Winfield, Minnesota

In a surprise pick, Antoine Winfield is the Falcons’ selection in the second round. With Ricardo Allen being the main leader for the Falcons on defense, this pick seems a bit out off kilter. But Winfield was a captain for the Golden Gophers and one of the better deep-third defenders in the draft. His potential is on the same level of Earl Thomas before he got drafted out of Texas.

Winfield has the ability to transform the Falcons’ defense and could lead to some position changes for other Falcons. To create the best defense, Winfield would start at free safety, but then Allen would shift to strong safety and some play at nickel. But the biggest change from a pick like this would be what would happen with Keanu Neal. The Falcons normal strong safety has been dealing with leg injuries and a move to weak-side linebacker could be the best thing for him moving forward.