Kevin Winston Jr.
Recruited
Class of 2022 · Safety · High school: DeMatha Catholic, Hyattsville, MD
Partial offer list. Offer lists for the 2022 class are partial everywhere we can read them: we hold 3 or more offers for 165 of 2,212 recruits, and we grade only those boards.
College: Penn State 2022-24
Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Penn State · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 602 | |
| 2023 | 60 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 727 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Penn State · 2025 draft class
Winston is a versatile defensive back with excellent size, athleticism, and developing coverage skills. He possesses good speed and change-of-direction ability, allowing him to match up with receivers and tight ends in man coverage. Winston shows improving route recognition, anticipating breaks and closing quickly on underneath routes. His tackling is a strength, taking proper angles and finishing with physicality. Winston demonstrates the versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary, with the awareness and football IQ to handle various responsibilities.
Strengths
- Size-athleticism combination
- tackling ability
- versatility
- play recognition
- physical style of play
- closing quickness
- competitive toughness
- developmental upside
Concerns
- Still developing coverage consistency
- occasional false steps in transition
- needs to improve ball skills
- can enhance route recognition in zone coverage
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