Safety Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Safety
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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196lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 14 | 51.8 |
88.1
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Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quic... |
2 |
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S |
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198lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 18 | 64.5 |
87.1
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Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Aware in the red zone, stays on the back line... |
3 |
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S |
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206lbs | 6-1 | 4.46 | 11 | 44.5 |
86.0
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Battle has great natural ability with ideal size for a strong safety, is a natural leader, and has proved super smart while leadin... |
4 |
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S |
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201lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 22 | 70.6 |
85.9
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Before the 2021 season Catalon was a slam dunk first-round pick in our mind - he'd put up great numbers while consistently domina... |
5 |
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S |
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202lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 21 | 68.5 |
85.3
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Quicker than Torrence is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man. Great on route rec... |
6 |
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S |
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195lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 26 | 83.1 |
84.3
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Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. His ball skills are very good. Smit... |
7 |
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S |
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207lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 32 | 102 |
83.6
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Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends and maybe even some big slot receivers. Hickman has the ball skills to cre... |
8 |
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S |
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220lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 20 | 67.7 |
83.2
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Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quic... |
9 |
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S |
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196lbs | 6-1 | 4.47 | 28 | 92.8 |
82.2
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Has quick feet and excellent change-of-direction ability, capable of mirroring quickness underneath. Tracks the ball well and has... |
10 |
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S |
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205lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 41 | 158 |
81.7
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Flashes good ball skills. Young has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. Has the ... |
11 |
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S |
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203lbs | 5-11 | 4.45 | 30 | 99.5 |
81.1
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Has the physical gifts to match any cornerback in this class, but has rough edges on the field. Is an explosive mover with quick... |
12 |
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S |
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205lbs | 6-2 | 4.51 | 42 | 159 |
80.7
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Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball. Very good instincts, especially in the box. Sound and s... |