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Cleveland Browns trade back and load up in 7-round mock draft

By Randy Gurzi

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Davon Hamilton #53 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State defeated Michigan 56-27. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Davon Hamilton #53 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State defeated Michigan 56-27. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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PISCATAWAY, NJ – OCTOBER 19: Antoine Winfield Jr. #11 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrates en route to a interception returned for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the fourth quarter at SHI Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 42-7. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ – OCTOBER 19: Antoine Winfield Jr. #11 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrates en route to a interception returned for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the fourth quarter at SHI Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 42-7. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

AntoineWinfield, Jr.. Pick Analysis. Round 2. Pick 41. S. player. 852. Scouting Report

Just 14 picks after making their opening selection, the Cleveland Browns are back on the clock with the No. 41 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. With this pick, they once again land a plug-and-play starter at a position of great need. This time, it’s at safety as they pick Antoine Winfield, Jr. out of Minnesota.

The son of a former 14-year NFL starter, Winfield was a playmaker for the surprising Gophers. In 2019, Winfield had a season to remember as he recorded 83 tackles with seven interceptions and two forced fumbles. It was a great finish to a career that started out strong but they had back-to-back injury-plagued seasons in 2017 and 2018.

It also put him on the map as a potential starter in the NFL but there were still some who questioned him as a prospect. One reason for concern was his size (5-foot-9, 203-pounds). With Winfield shorter than desired, his length was a question. Also a question was his speed.

The good news for him, and the Browns if they do pull the trigger here, is that Winfield did at least quiet those speed concerns at the Combine. Winfield proved that he has more than enough juice in his legs as he ran a 4.45 in the 40-yard dash.

With that out of the way, teams can look at him as a player capable of playing either safety position and Cleveland can use a starter at both spots.

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