2027 NFL Draft Safety Rankings - 25-36
LAST UPDATED: 11/03/2026
Player Rankings - Safety
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 104 | 474 |
73.4
|
Few ACC defenders have made more plays on the ball than Beasley this season. He reads quarterbacks well, closes quickly on the ball and has... |
39 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 97 | 454 |
68.4
|
Metcalf is a versatile nickel safety who logged 718 snaps across slot and deep roles for Michigan, a willing run defender who reads route... |
42 |
|
6-1
192lbs
4.49
|
S |
|
192lbs | 6-1 | 4.49 | 89 | 445 |
67.7
|
Burnside has found a home at Memphis after an unsettled start at Mississippi State. He is a smooth outside receiver with big-play ability,... |
44 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 130 | 627.5 |
67.4
|
Johnson has been a fixture in TCU's secondary, starting three straight seasons. He is a strong tackler near the line, as his 12 tackles... |
45 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 139 | 677.5 |
66.5
|
Bracy has been a physical, productive playmaker in his first season at Michigan. He plays downhill and is around the football, as his... |
47 |
|
6-1
215lbs
4.53
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-1 | 4.53 | 148 | 703 |
64.0
|
Patterson is a tough, versatile defensive back who has started since 2024 and earned All-ACC recognition. He can line up at safety, star or... |
1 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.33
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.33 | 4 | 21.5 |
87.8
|
Bolden is a rare athlete at safety whose run defense and tackling have been among the best in the country since the day he arrived at... |
6 |
|
6-0
203lbs
4.35
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 12 | 59 |
84.8
|
McClain is a fast, instinctive safety whose game has taken a clear step in 2026. He has rare speed, reads route concepts and drives on... |
10 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 24 | 98.8 |
84.6
|
Bowen is a fast, experienced safety who has become one of the playmakers on Oklahoma's defense. He has rare speed for the position, four... |
14 |
|
6-0
203lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 30 | 115 |
84.4
|
Little is a fast, versatile defensive back who broke out at Florida State and has become a starter at Ohio State. He has rare speed, and in... |
17 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 48 | 198 |
83.3
|
Moore is an instinctive, ball-hawking safety whose 2024 season at Duke was one of the best in the ACC. He made 71 tackles, seven tackles... |
18 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 31 | 119.8 |
83.2
|
Shuler is an experienced, instinctive safety who has been a leader in Notre Dame's secondary for three seasons. He started all 16 games in... |