Antoine D. Winfield (born June 24, 1977) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Ohio State University, earning All-American honors and winning the Jim Thorpe Award. Winfield was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft, and he has played professionally for the Bills and Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
[edit] Early years
Winfield was born in Akron, Ohio. He attended Garfield High School in his hometown of Akron.
[edit] College career
Winfield attended Ohio State University, where he played for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team from 1995 to 1998. As a senior in 1998, he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American, and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills selected Winfield in the first round (23rd overall pick) of the 1999 NFL Draft, and he played for the Bills from 1999 to 2003.
[edit] Minnesota Vikings
On July 23, 2009 the Vikings signed Winfield to a new five-year, $36 million contract. The deal includes $16.1 million in guarantees. He made his second straight Pro Bowl in 2010 after replacing injured Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. After making the 2010 Pro Bowl squad, he made an interception that led to a touchdown in an NFC 55-41 victory. He has 14 interceptions while with the Vikings, along with three touchdowns. One of his most memorable plays of his career was when he returned a blocked field goal for 59-yard touchdown against New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. He is regarded as one of the most physical corners in the league, known for his bone-jarring hits, and was ranked by Peter King of Sports Illustrated as the 31st best player in the NFL.[1] He made his first Pro Bowl in 2008.
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Winfield, Antoine |
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Winfield, Antoine D. |
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All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, cornerback |
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June 24, 1977 |
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Akron, Ohio, United States |
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