Safety Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/27/2025

Player Rankings - Safety

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
12

S
Robert
Spears-Jenni...

6-1 219lbs 4.44
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
219lbs 6-1 4.44 29 120
83.1
Robert Spears-Jennings is a hard-hitting safety who thrives when he can play downhill and attack. His best football showed up when...
14

S
Rod
Moore

6-0 198lbs 4.40
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.40 21 129
83.0
Moore projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes at the next level. His combination of...
15

S
Jalen
Catalon

5-11 205lbs 4.55
S
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.55 13 130
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
Michael
Taaffe

6-0 182lbs 4.55
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
182lbs 6-0 4.55 30 124
83.0
The tape shows a defensive back with plus zone instincts and mirror ability in underneath coverage. Natural feel for space manipulation...
17

S
Javien
Toviano

6-1 201lbs 4.60
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.60 36 148
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...
18

S
Xavier
Nwankpa

6-2 215lbs 4.39
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.39 39 158
82.2
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various...
19

S
TJ
Metcalf

6-1 206lbs 4.55
S
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.55 51 206
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....
20

S
Duce
Chestnut

6-0 200lbs 4.56
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56 55 212
80.8
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route...
21

S
Dasan
McCullough

6-5 223lbs 4.58
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
223lbs 6-5 4.58 58 216
80.7
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and...
22

S
Kamari
Wilson

6-0 205lbs 4.61
S
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.61 61 237
80.2
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety...
23

S
Khalil
Barnes

6-0 195lbs 4.50
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 74 310
76.0
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s...
24

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 80 337
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...

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.