2026 BEST RATED SAFETIES IN RUN DEFENSE
Locking down the secondary against the run requires instinct, physicality, and disciplined play. Standouts like Harrison Smith (Notre Dame) and Landon Collins (Alabama) have been epitomes of safeties who, in their collegiate days, displayed an unyielding defense against the ground game, effectively minimizing gains and contributing to run stops.
Join us in examining the performances of the current crop of collegiate safeties who are distinguishing themselves in run defense. Navigate through a sea of metrics, such as tackles for loss, run stops, and rushing yards allowed, to understand the impact these players have in stifling opponents' running attacks.
