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In a heartwarming underdog story, undrafted wide receiver Isaiah Winstead has been given a chance to make it in the NFL after the San Francisco 49ers signed him to a free-agent deal.
Winstead caught the attention of fans on social media after posting a highlight reel of his skills, showcasing his 6’4, 210-pound frame and shifty moves.
After going undrafted, Winstead took to Twitter to plead with NFL teams to sign him, stating that he had received no offers for a contract or even a rookie minicamp invitation. His tweet quickly went viral, garnering over 4 million views and thousands of retweets, with fans rallying behind him to give him a chance.
6’4 210 moving like this. No mini camp invite or UDFA deal. Behind the scenes on what I can do. With 88 catches & 1100 yds this past season… God makes no mistakes tho thank you in advanced 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/h4WE2hXI3Y
— Isaiah Winstead 🧛🏾♂️ (@Zayti99y_) April 30, 2023
The San Francisco 49ers answered that call, signing Winstead to their roster. Last season, Winstead had an impressive 88 catches for 1,085 yards and six touchdowns while playing at East Carolina. This was after stints at Toledo and Norfolk State, making his journey to the NFL a long and winding one.
Winstead is the 90th player to join the San Francisco 49ers roster, the maximum limit, which means he faces stiff competition to make the cut for the regular season. However, for now, he is on an NFL roster and will have the chance to prove himself on the field.
This is a classic underdog story that has captured the hearts of fans across the NFL. Winstead’s dedication and hard work have finally paid off, and he now has the opportunity to make a name for himself in the league. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how Winstead fares in the coming season and whether he can overcome the odds to secure a spot on the San Francisco 49ers roster.