One of the most successful Cornerbacks in Ohio State history, Antoine Winfield was an All-American who won both the Jim Thorpe Award and the Jack Tatum Trophy in 1998, which propelled him to a First Round Pick where he landed in nearby Buffalo.
The Bills used him as the third Corner as a rookie, but he became a starter and showcased elite tackling and man-to-man coverage over the next four seasons. Winfield started as a Bill, but he became a star in Minnesota purple. He signed with the Vikings in 2004, where his versatility shone through.
Winfield was a Viking from 2004 to 2012, where he had 21 of his 27 Interceptions. He also had a three-year run of Pro Bowls (2008-10), which included a Second-Team All-Pro in 2008. He had always been a physical player, but in the late 2000s, he finally got his due.
Winfield retired after the 2012 Season with 1,054 Tackles and an imprint on everyone he delivered them to.
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