2026 NFL Draft Safety Rankings - 13-24

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
14	S Jalen Stroman	6-0 199lbs 4.70	S	199lbs	6-0	4.70	59	247.7	81.1 MORE>>	Stroman is a safety who makes his money within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage. He thrives when he can read, react, and attack...
21	S Isaac Smith	6-0 220lbs 4.60	S	220lbs	6-0	4.60	51	197	78.0 MORE>>	Smith's film tells the story of a defender who belongs in the box but has just enough coverage skills to handle himself when...
27	S Duce Chestnut	6-0 195lbs 4.57	S	195lbs	6-0	4.57	116	513.5	74.5 MORE>>	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...
33	S Lorenzo Styles Jr.	6-0 194lbs 4.27	S	194lbs	6-0	4.27	72	290.2	60.8 MORE>>	He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Styles should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to...
8	S Bud Clark	6-1 188lbs 4.41	S	188lbs	6-1	4.41	26	86.5	84.6 MORE>>	Clark's value at the next level ties directly to his coverage versatility and ball production. Fifteen interceptions in four seasons is...
11	S Jakobe Thomas	6-1 211lbs 4.57	S	211lbs	6-1	4.57	45	161.8	83.2 MORE>>	Thomas' combination of size, instincts, and ball skills checks boxes that defensive coordinators desperately need when constructing their...
17	S Isaiah Nwokobia	6-1 205lbs 4.48	S	205lbs	6-1	4.48	62	261.3	79.9 MORE>>	Nwokobia is going to have to make a roster as a special teams contributor first, because the defensive tape alone is not going to get him...
20	S Jalen Huskey	6-1 196lbs 4.55	S	196lbs	6-1	4.55	56	237.6	79.8 MORE>>	Huskey needs a two-high defense that asks its safeties to read and react rather than run with people. He processes quickly, gets to his...
25	S Parker Hughes	6-1 225lbs 4.40	S	225lbs	6-1	4.40	89	330	76.0 MORE>>
28	S Malik Spencer	6-1 191lbs 4.51	S	191lbs	6-1	4.51	110	482.5	74.0 MORE>>	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	6-1 200lbs 4.53	S	200lbs	6-1	4.53	126	576.5	65.0 MORE>>	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...
9	S Genesis Smith	6-2 202lbs 4.50	S	202lbs	6-2	4.50	30	96.9	84.6 MORE>>	Smith's NFL value starts and ends with his coverage ability. His 2025 tape at free safety is the best version of him: sitting deep, reading...

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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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.