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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
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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... |
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... |
12 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 35 | 124.3 |
84.6
|
Sabb is an experienced, versatile safety who has started at two of the country's top programs. He was part of Michigan's 2023 national... |
13 |
|
6-2
205lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 36 | 125.7 |
84.5
|
Ferrell is an instinctive, ball-hawking safety who has been a starter on one of the best defenses in the country for three seasons. He has... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
24 |
|
6-3
206lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-3 | 4.45 | 75 | 343.5 |
78.4
|
Mincey is a big, fast safety with length and a strong run defense, a former blue-chip recruit who flashed downhill in a backup role for... |
37 |
|
6-2
207lbs
4.59
|
S |
|
207lbs | 6-2 | 4.59 | 96 | 452.5 |
69.4
|
Woodyard is a smart, reliable safety who has stepped into the starting lineup at Oregon. He is a sure tackler, with only two misses this... |
4 |
|
6-3
208lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
208lbs | 6-3 | 4.48 | 9 | 54.4 |
84.9
|
Benefield is a rangy, productive safety who plays fast and takes the ball away. He made more than 100 tackles at Boise State in 2025, has... |
31 |
|
6-0
208lbs
4.46
|
S |
|
208lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 81 | 390.5 |
75.0
|
Flowers started all fifteen games as a redshirt freshman for Oregon, including both playoff games, an impressive workload for a young... |
8 |
|
6-5
210lbs
4.65
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 14 | 63.8 |
84.7
|
Lopa has gone from a reserve at Oregon to one of the most productive defensive backs in the country in his first season at Cal. He has five... |