Representing the Midwest at the New Balance All-America event, Finn Winke looks like a defender worth investing in. He has the height, athleticism, and IQ that coaches want for the next level. His athletic profile suggests he can play either down low or at LSM. Winke has the range to defend matchups outside the box or near the endline, along with the footwork to run with them. He times his slides well, takes sharp angles, and has the size to make dodgers pay when they hold the ball too long.

He had a highlight-worthy goose-to-ground-ball pickup at the New Balance event that hinted at his transition ability, but his summer tape shows a player who can really get up and out. While his stick skills could still use refinement, his natural movement, ability to navigate his pole, and speed to run past traffic to transition are the real highlights of his game.