The Put up’s Ryan Dunleavy provides his prime 10 safeties on this yr’s NFL draft, primarily based on evaluations and conversations with folks across the league:
1. Malaki Starks, Georgia, 6-1, 197
Can play each security spots and slot protection. Three-time All-American will probably be vocal chief inside quick order. Ranges from sideline to sideline. Dependable tackler. Made 42 straight begins however maintained heavy special-teams presence. Sluggish shuttle occasions at NFL mix. Can throw deep over his head.
2. Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina, 6-3, 220
Downhill enforcer who cleans up in opposition to the run and undercuts routes. Oozes competitiveness. Will use measurement/velocity mixture to stick with pass-catching tight ends down the seam. Six profession interceptions, together with two pick-sixes. Caught flat-footed on some massive features. Prone to cutbacks.
3. Xavier Watts, Notre Dame, 6-0, 204
Instincts, subject consciousness and ball abilities (FBS-best 13 interceptions over the previous two seasons) offset questions on common velocity and man-to-man protection capacity. Quarterback of a protection. Tone-setting toughness. Former receiver studying defensive nuances to play underneath extra management.
