Safety Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/03/2025

Player Rankings - Safety

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

S
Rod
Moore

6-0 198lbs 4.40
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.40 30 122
83.0
Moore projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes at the next level. His combination of...
14

S
Michael
Taaffe

6-0 182lbs 4.55
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
182lbs 6-0 4.55 31 123
83.0
The tape shows a defensive back with plus zone instincts and mirror ability in underneath coverage. Natural feel for space manipulation...
15

S
Jalen
Catalon

5-11 205lbs 4.55
S
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.55 32 124
83.0
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and...
16

S
Javien
Toviano

6-1 201lbs 4.60
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.60 34 145
82.6
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up...
17

S
Xavier
Nwankpa

6-2 215lbs 4.39
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.39 37 153
82.2
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various...
18

S
TJ
Metcalf

6-1 206lbs 4.55
S
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.55 51 199
81.0
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match....
19

S
Dasan
McCullough

6-5 223lbs 4.58
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
223lbs 6-5 4.58 55 204
80.7
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and...
20

S
Khalil
Barnes

6-0 195lbs 4.50
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 68 286
76.0
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s...
21

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 72 308
74.4
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...
22

S
Derek
Williams Jr....

6-2 195lbs 4.50
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 74 317
74.0
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly...
23

S
Kendal
Daniels

6-4 235lbs 4.62
S
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.62 81 367
70.2
Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change...
24

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Key
Lawrence

6-0 205lbs 4.51
S
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.51 153 661
54.4
Tough in run support and works hard to get off blocks. Hard-nosed player who attacks the run and doesn't back down. He’s tall-framed with...

2026 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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2026 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.