Green Bay Packers: 3 Best-Case Scenarios For Top 2020 NFL Draft Pick

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson #2 of the LSU Tigers celebrates as the time is ticking away during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 09: Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. #11 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Justin Shorter #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

2. Antoine Winfield Jr., DB, Minnesota

It might be difficult to see where another defensive back could have an immediate impact for the Packers, but they basically start five defensive backs most games. In lieu of the typical second inside linebacker most 3-4 alignments play, Pettine inserts a versatile corner or safety to move all over the field. That’s exactly what Antoine Winfield Jr. does best.

Winfield Jr. won’t wow you with his athletic abilities, but he’s instinctual and possesses high football intelligence. He can diagnose plays before they happen and takes great angles to make up for his lack of elite speed.

The best part is he can also play both safety and corner, defend against the run or the pass and cover in space or make plays near the line of scrimmage. That’s exactly what the Packers need to add to their defense.

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