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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LAST UPDATED: 04/26/2024

Player Rankings - Safety

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
18

S
Jaylon
Carlies

6-3 227lbs 4.50
S
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
227lbs 6-3 4.50 59 249
76.3
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Physical, sheds defenders and...
25

S
Jontrey
Hunter

6-2 236lbs 4.70
S
Georgia State   Mascot
Georgia State Mascot
236lbs 6-2 4.70 74 302
74.8
Anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up...
3

S
Jaden
Hicks

6-2 211lbs 4.59
S
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
211lbs 6-2 4.59 18 71.3
85.6
Jaden Hicks's versatility and football IQ stand out, allowing him to be deployed across various positions in the secondary. Hicks has...
10

S
Kitan
Oladapo

6-2 216lbs 4.58
S
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.58 33 108.9
81.9
Kitan Oladapo projects as a day two pick with the potential to bring immediate upside as a box safety at the prol level. His run defense...
14

S
Josh
Proctor

6-2 199lbs 4.55
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
199lbs 6-2 4.55 51 204
79.3
Josh Proctor exhibits the traits of a classic box safety with his hard-hitting style and ability to disrupt the run game. His skill...
31

S
Cam'Ron
Kelly

6-2 210lbs 4.55
S
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.55 101 413
60.6
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field. In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a...
13

S
Dominique
Hampton

6-2 215lbs 4.51
S
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.51 48 180.2
80.0
Dominique Hampton enters the draft as a raw talent with significant upside, boasting the size and athleticism that NFL teams covet in a...
6

S
Calen
Bullock

6-2 188lbs 4.48
S
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
188lbs 6-2 4.48 19 72.1
84.4
Calen Bullock's tape at USC reveals a DB with a keen nose for the ball, showcasing top-tier ball-hawking skills that make him a threat in...
7

S
Cole
Bishop

6-2 206lbs 4.45
S
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
206lbs 6-2 4.45 20 73.8
84.2
Cole Bishop stands out as a versatile safety whose strengths lie in his instinctual play, solid tackling, and ability to operate...
17

S
Tyler
Owens

6-2 216lbs 4.30
S
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.30 57 244.2
77.3
At nearly 6-foot-3 and weighing 216 pounds, Tyler Owens, the safety from Texas Tech, showcased his explosive athleticism at the combine...
1

S
Tyler
Nubin

6-1 199lbs 4.60
S
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
199lbs 6-1 4.60 9 45.2
86.8
Tyler Nubin is a promising safety prospect for the NFL, possessing a solid build and a physical playing style that make him effective...
24

S
Jaylen
Key

6-1 208lbs 4.60
S
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
208lbs 6-1 4.60 73 299
74.8
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Very active pre-snap and shows...

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.