BEST RATED SAFETIES IN RUN DEFENSE 2028 NFL Draft

2028 BEST RATED SAFETIES IN RUN DEFENSE

Locking down the secondary against the run requires instinct, physicality, and disciplined play. Standouts like Harrison Smith (Notre Dame) and Landon Collins (Alabama) have been epitomes of safeties who, in their collegiate days, displayed an unyielding defense against the ground game, effectively minimizing gains and contributing to run stops.

Join us in examining the performances of the current crop of collegiate safeties who are distinguishing themselves in run defense. Navigate through a sea of metrics, such as tackles for loss, run stops, and rushing yards allowed, to understand the impact these players have in stifling opponents' running attacks.

2028 Safeties ranked by RUN DEFENSE

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING RUN DEFENSE ZONE MAN/PRESS Rating
1

Bryce
Fitzgerald

S
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
80 79 87 77
86.1
2

Messiah
Delhomme

S
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
94 72 71 54
80.2
3

Tyren
Polley

S
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
66 71 86 90
81.1
4

Tae
Harris

S
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
62 65 74 88
83.1
5

Rylon
Dillard-Alle...

S
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
85 58 81 82
85.0