Cleveland Browns post-Scouting Combine 7-round mock draft

Round 2, Pick 41: Antoine Winfield, S, Minnesota

After adding a left tackle with their first pick, the Cleveland Browns are back on the clock at No. 41 and again target a position of need by adding Antoine Winfield from Minnesota. The son of a former NFL player, Winfield had a breakout season last year for the Gophers.

And after a strong showing in the Combine, he climbs to the top of the second round. One thing Winfield did in the Combine was challenge the belief that he wasn’t a great athlete — especially when he reeled off a 4.45 in the 40-yard dash.

"“Winfield isn’t as tall or as long as teams like and he’s an average athlete, but he’s an interchangeable safety who can flat out play. Winfield is stout and strong with above average body control and balance. He can bang on tight ends in coverage and support the run near the box. His angles to the ball are efficient against the run or pass. He’s very instinctive and sees plays unfold, but doesn’t have ballhawking twitch to challenge a high number of throws.” — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com"

Zierlein continues from there as he says he won’t be a star but is a quality building block and for the Browns, that’s what they need. Damarious Randall is as good as gone and Morgan Burnett might not be the same after suffering a torn Achilles.

Winfield, Jr. gives them a new starter capable of being the top safety in their secondary.