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220. Antoine Winfield
One of the most successful Cornerbacks in Ohio State history, Antoine Winfield was an All-American who won both the Jim Thorpe Award and 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 was a starter thereafter and showcased his elite tackling and man-to-man coverage skills over the next four seasons. Winfield started as a Bill, but it was in Minnesota purple that he became a star. He signed with the Vikings in 2004, where he 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.
38. Antoine Winfield
Antoine Winfield
Lasting fourteen seasons in the NFL, Antoine Winfield would be a Pro Bowl Cornerback for three of them, finding his best on field play as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Winfield would net over 1,000 Tackles in his NFL career, a solid number attained by few on the defensive side of the ball.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Akron, Ohio, U.S.A.
Eligible In
2018
Position:
Cornerback
Played for:
Buffalo Bills
Minnesota Vikings
College:
Ohio State
Drafted:
1st Round, 23rd Overall in 1999
Major Accolades and Awards:
Pro Bowl Selections (3) (2008, 2009 & 2010)
Second Team All Pro Selection (1) (2008)
Super Bowl Rings (None)
Other Points of Note:
None
Notable All Time Rankings:
None
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame:
None