Safety Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs (11) is tackled by Clemson Tigers safety Andrew Mukuba (1) during the second quarter of the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium.  Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs (11) is tackled by Clemson Tigers safety Andrew Mukuba (1) during the second quarter of the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

SAFETY PROSPECT RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT

The 2024 safety class as it stands looks to be superior to last year's class. It's led by USC's Calen Bullock this former wide receiver stands 6’3” and weighs in at 180 pounds, he's got some elite athletic skills. His impressive man coverage skills and high energy make him a potential first-round prospect.

Kamren Kinchens is the first of two top-level Miami safety prospects eligible for the 2024 draft. Kinchens made six interceptions in 2022 and ran two back for touchdowns. Standing at 5'11" and 202 pounds, combined with the speed to stay with receivers deep gives him some serious upside While there's room for improvement in his zone awareness, his man skills are outstanding.

James Williams, another Miami player, stands out due to his linebacker-like size for a safety at 6'5" and 224 pounds along with his 4.4 speed. His size/speed combination predictably makes him a serious asset in run defense, however, he also excels in coverage and picked off five passes in 2022. If he can continue to make strides in 2023 he could see himself being picked in round one.
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Player Rankings - Safety

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

Javon
Bullard

S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.50 11 46.8
88.1
Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. Aware zone cornerback who also shows...
2

Calen
Bullock

S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 10 46.3
86.5
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Bullock would have had bigger interception numbers in...
3

Kamren
Kinchens

S
Miami (FL)   Mascot
Miami (FL) Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.45 8 44.5
85.5
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the...
4

Andrew
Mukuba

S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.33 15 63.5
84.4
Excellent sitting back as a single-high safety, taking in routes and reading the quarterback’s eyes Tracks the ball well downfield and...
5

Shilo
Sanders

S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.54 27 115
83.6
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Willing in run support, coming...
6

James
Williams

S
Miami (FL)   Mascot
Miami (FL) Mascot
215lbs 6-5 4.46 21 82.8
83.4
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Possesses an NFL frame with strong...
7

Cole
Bishop

S
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
207lbs 6-2 4.50 23 94.6
82.6
Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends and maybe even some big slot receivers. Bishop has the ball skills to create...
8

Lathan
Ransom

S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.53 36 162.3
82.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when he's not directly involved. Knows how to use...
9

Josh
Proctor

S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.51 58 286
77.2
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Good speed in pursuit with the chase...
10

Aubrey
Burks

S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
204lbs 5-11 4.50 61 290
76.2
Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends and maybe even some big slot receivers. Burks has the ball skills to create...
11

Ja'Had
Carter

S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
203lbs 6-1 4.50 75 508.5
76.0
He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his...
12

Nick
Andersen

S
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
194lbs 5-11 4.58 85 535.5
75.2
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break...

2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Safety

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Safety

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.