Isaiah Winstead’s perseverance has paid off
After a disappointing 2023 NFL Draft weekend, Isaiah Winstead decided to take matters into his own hands and keyboard. Winstead, a former East Carolina catcher, posted a video highlight on his Twitter page after going undrafted and not receiving an undrafted free agent offer immediately after the draft.
Winstead’s persistence paid quick and considerable dividends. The highlight tape of him, which had garnered 4.6 million views as of Friday, caught the attention of the San Francisco 49ers, who signed him earlier this week. Winstead will now prepare for the team’s rookie minicamp with the goal of earning a roster spot for the start of the regular season.
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The prospect’s path to the NFL included stops at three different universities. He began his college career at Norfolk State after helping his high school team win back-to-back state championships. Winstead spent two years at Norfolk State (where he caught 83 passes for 977 yards and eight touchdowns) before transferring to Toledo.
During his first season with the Rockets (2020), he led the Rockets in receiving and was listed as an All-MAC third-team player. He finished second on the team in receptions and receiving yards in 2021.
Winstead saved the best year of his college career for last. During his one season with the Pirates, Winstead, a graduate student at the time, caught 88 passes for 1,085 yards and six touchdowns and received an Honorable Mention All-American Athletic Conference. He caught a pair of touchdown passes in ECU’s Birmingham Bowl win over Coastal Carolina.
At 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, Winstead’s physical tools should give him a puncher’s chance to make an NFL roster this season. His determination, shown after the draft, will likely further increase his chances of a successful professional football career.
2023-05-05 19:18:34
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