Safety Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 07/09/2025

Player Rankings - Safety

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
15

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 54 199.7
81.2
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has...
16

S
Khalil
Barnes

6-0 195lbs 4.50
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 50 190
81.2
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s...
27

S
Derek
Williams Jr....

6-2 195lbs 4.50
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 91 391
75.4
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly...
23

S
Randon
Fontenette

6-2 214lbs 4.50
S
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
214lbs 6-2 4.50 81 331.5
78.0
Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him. Hard...
29

S
Malik
Spencer

6-1 200lbs 4.50
S
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.50 51 192
75.0
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of...
31

S
Key
Lawrence

6-0 205lbs 4.51
S
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.51 153 650
70.4
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...
4

S
Kamari
Ramsey

6-0 204lbs 4.52
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.52 7 44.7
85.9
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent....
3

S
Michael
Taaffe

6-0 195lbs 4.55
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.55 18 94
86.2
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition...
6

S
Keon
Sabb

6-1 206lbs 4.55
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.55 12 67
84.9
Sabb's film reveals both clear NFL traits and concerning limitations that will dictate his role at the next level. His effectiveness...
22

S
TJ
Metcalf

6-1 200lbs 4.55
S
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.55 66 267
78.9
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
Jalen
Catalon

5-11 205lbs 4.55
S
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.55 49 189.5
79.0
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...
26

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Duce
Chestnut

6-0 200lbs 4.56
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56 120 529
77.0
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...

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.