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Per CBS:
It seems so long ago that Winfield was chirping at Tyreek Hill in Super Bowl LV as a rookie, and that's partly because the do-it-all safety has gone from solid to borderline special as the back-end leader of the Bucs' physical defense. He was everywhere in 2023, helping fuel another surprise playoff run.
"Jets" missed literally 40% of the 2023 season and still topped 1,000 yards receiving for the fourth time in four years. He remains one of, if not the toughest wideout to guard in all of football, and his effortless explosion turns routine plays into potential home runs. The undeniable face of the Vikings after less than a half-decade of NFL play, Jefferson is already on a Hall of Fame trajectory.
One of the most underdiscussed big men in the NFL, the former first-rounder has missed multiple games due to injury each year. When healthy, however, he's been a top-graded pass blocker, helping pave the way for top-tier Kirk Cousins performances under Kevin O'Connell from 2022-2023.
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16. Antoine Winfield Jr.
Position: S | Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age: 25It seems so long ago that Winfield was chirping at Tyreek Hill in Super Bowl LV as a rookie, and that's partly because the do-it-all safety has gone from solid to borderline special as the back-end leader of the Bucs' physical defense. He was everywhere in 2023, helping fuel another surprise playoff run.
1. Justin Jefferson
Position: WR | Team: Minnesota Vikings | Age: 25"Jets" missed literally 40% of the 2023 season and still topped 1,000 yards receiving for the fourth time in four years. He remains one of, if not the toughest wideout to guard in all of football, and his effortless explosion turns routine plays into potential home runs. The undeniable face of the Vikings after less than a half-decade of NFL play, Jefferson is already on a Hall of Fame trajectory.
23. Christian Darrisaw
Position: OT | Team: Minnesota Vikings | Age: 25One of the most underdiscussed big men in the NFL, the former first-rounder has missed multiple games due to injury each year. When healthy, however, he's been a top-graded pass blocker, helping pave the way for top-tier Kirk Cousins performances under Kevin O'Connell from 2022-2023.
Top 25 NFL players 25 and under for 2024: Vikings' Justin Jefferson among nine star WRs to make the list
Which youngsters deserve top billing going into the new season?
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