Complete 2024 NFL Draft Safety Rankings:
You are currently viewing our safety rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft. After multiple draftable safeties decided to return to college for another season last year, does the 2024 safety class have enough depth to satisfy NFL teams?
Our top safety prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented defensive backs in college football. Even though only about 20 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know which safeties will be stars, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 24, 2024)
1. Jaden Hicks, Washington State
S | 6’2″ | 211 lbs | 3rd Year
Jaden Hicks is a quickly ascending player with great size and a very quick first step. Hicks is as fast as any safety in the class when he’s moving down hill, and has significantly improved his ability to diagnose plays. At 6’2″+ 210 pounds he has great size for the position with a strong build, but his athleticism is much more impressive than his frame. Hicks is a consistent tackler who is capable of big hits, and he plays all over the field.
He needs to continue improving his ability to diagnose plays and finish more interceptions this season. As just a 3rd year player, he’ll have plenty of time to improve.
Jaden Hicks 2023 Stats
12 games: 79 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 6 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble forced
2. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
S | 6’1″ | 199 lbs | 5th Year
Tyler Nubin is a strong, versatile safety who has been a key leader for a Gophers defense which has been among the nation’s best almost every year of his career. At 6’2″ with long arms, Nubin has the length to interfere with passing lanes. While he’s a solid all around athlete, he doesn’t have quite as much underneath foot quickness to defend in man as a slot safety. He’s better diagnosing plays from the backend or crashing against the run.
Nubin has great ball skills and reacts quickly to the QBs eyes to consistently disrupt plays, and he has the strong build necessary to be a run defender at the next level.
Tyler Nubin 2023 Stats
12 games: 53 tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, 9 passes defended, 5 interceptions, 4 passes defended, 1 fumble forced
3. Kamren Kinchens, Miami (FL)
S | 5’11” | 203 lbs | 3rd Year
Kamren Kinchens had a monster sophomore season in 2022, totaling 6 interceptions and 12 total passes defended. Sometimes for safeties these are just empty stats due to opportunity, but not for Kinchens. He doubled down in 2023, intercepting 5 more passes. He has the strength and aggressiveness to move down to the line of scrimmage and defend the run, while showing the coverage instinct and willingness to switch onto anyone.
While his size is nothing special, Kinchens offers an ideal mix of coverage and tackling ability. He accelerates into his hits and takes good angles into his pursuits. Subpar athleticism will almost certainly keep him out of the first round, but you can’t question the football instincts.
Kam Kinchens 2023 Stats
10 games: 59 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, 10 passes defended, 5 interceptions
4. Calen Bullock, USC
S | 6’2″ | 188 lbs | 3rd Year
Calen Bullock is a very long and wiry safety who could be the best in the class if he puts on some healthy weight. Bullock has great instincts in coverage, easily coming off his man and closing very fast to break up passes. He uses his length effectively and has quick feet to mirror offensive players. Bullock shows good instincts in run support as well, reading plays to get down from his safety spot and prevent big plays. His tackling still needs some work which isn’t surprising given his frame, but he has a great combination of speed and football IQ.
If he can add some serious strength, watch out.
Calen Bullock 2023 Stats
12 games: 63 tackles, 0.0 tackles for loss, 0.0 sacks, 9 passes defended, 2 interceptions
5. Cole Bishop, Utah
S | 6’2″ | 206 lbs | 3rd Year
Cole Bishop is a versatile safety who played the “fixer” role for the Utah Utes, he was the guy who took care of anything in front of him. Bishop has good size at 6’2″ 205 pounds, with impressive underneath quickness and an ability to work around blockers in the open field to erase potential big plays. Bishop’s ability to get in the backfield was obvious on film, but he impressed at the Senior Bowl with his coverage ability and again impressed by showing 4.45 speed at the combine.
Bishop does a good job of identifying plays and has the quick acceleration to close holes in the NFL. His size and strength allow him to hold his own against bigger tight ends, and he has seen an improvement in ball skills throughout his career.
Cole Bishop 2023 Stats
11 games: 60 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 6 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble forced
Complete 2024 Safety Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT | 40 TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaden Hicks | Washington State | 3rd | 6'2" | 211 | 4.50 |
| 2 | Tyler Nubin | Minnesota | 5th | 6'1" | 199 | 4.59 |
| 3 | Kamren Kinchens | Miami (FL) | 3rd | 5'11" | 203 | 4.65 |
| 4 | Calen Bullock | USC | 3rd | 6'2" | 188 | 4.48 |
| 5 | Cole Bishop | Utah | 3rd | 6'2" | 206 | 4.45 |
| 6 | Javon Bullard | Georgia | 3rd | 5'11" | 198 | 4.47 |
| 7 | Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | Texas Tech | 5th | 5'11" | 197 | 4.41 |
| 8 | Malik Mustapha | Wake Forest | 4th | 5'10" | 209 | 4.54 |
| 9 | Tykee Smith | Georgia | 5th | 5'10" | 202 | 4.46 |
| 10 | Beau Brade | Maryland | 4th | 6'0" | 203 | 4.65 |
| 11 | Dominique Hampton | Washington | 6th | 6'3" | 215 | 4.51 |
| 12 | Trey Taylor | Air Force | 5th | 6'1" | 206 | 4.59 |
| 13 | Kitan Oladapo | Oregon State | 6th | 6'2" | 216 | 4.58 |
| 14 | Jaylin Simpson | Auburn | 5th | 6'0" | 179 | 4.45 |
| 15 | Josh Proctor | Ohio State | 6th | 6'2" | 199 | 4.55 |
| 16 | Sione Vaki | Utah | 3rd | 5'11" | 210 | 4.62 |
| 17 | Jaylon Carlies | Missouri | 4th | 6'3" | 227 | 4.50 |
| 18 | Millard Bradford | TCU | 5th | 5'11" | 191 | 4.42 |
| 19 | Sanoussi Kane | Purdue | 4th | 6'0" | 207 | 4.52 |
| 20 | Patrick McMorris | California | 5th | 6'0" | 207 | |
| 21 | Evan Williams | Oregon | 5th | 5'11" | 200 | 4.60 |
| 22 | Tyler Owens | Texas Tech | 5th | 6'3" | 216 | |
| 23 | Mark Perry | TCU | 5th | 6'0" | 213 | 4.40 |
| 24 | PJ Jules | Southern Illinois | 5th | 6'0" | 203 | |
| 25 | Kenny Logan Jr. | Kansas | 5th | 5'11" | 209 | 4.68 |
| 26 | Daijahn Anthony | Ole Miss | 5th | 6'0" | 195 | 4.55 |
| 27 | Akeem Dent | Florida State | 5th | 6'0" | 203 | 4.45 |
| 28 | Demani Richardson | Texas A&M | 5th | 6'1" | 210 | 4.60 |
| 29 | Tra Fluellen | Mid Tenn State | 5th | 6'1" | 212 | |
| 30 | Jaylen Key | Alabama | 6th | 6'1" | 208 | 4.60 |
| 31 | Andre Sam | LSU | 7th | 5'11" | 191 | 4.59 |
| 32 | Jaylen Mahoney | Vanderbilt | 5th | 5'11" | 188 | 4.51 |
| 33 | Kendarin Ray | Tulsa | 6th | 6'3" | 215 | 4.56 |
| 34 | Thomas Harper | Notre Dame | 5th | 5'10" | 189 | 4.49 |
| 35 | Omar Brown | Nebraska | 5th | 6'1" | 205 | 4.53 |
| 36 | Jalyn Phillips | Clemson | 5th | 6'1" | 204 | 4.62 |
| 37 | Marcus Banks | Mississippi State | 5th | 6'1" | 190 | 4.45 |
| 38 | Chris Edmonds | Arizona State | 5th | 6'3" | 210 | 4.46 |
| 39 | Lawrence Johnson | SE Missouri State | 6th | 6'0" | 201 | 4.56 |
| 40 | Rashad Wisdom | UTSA | 5th | 5'9" | 203 | 4.50 |
| 41 | Sam Lockett III | Washington State | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | 4.59 |
| 42 | Al Walcott | Arkansas | 6th | 6'1" | 197 | 4.71 |
| 43 | Shawn Preston Jr. | Mississippi State | 6th | 6'0" | 201 | 4.66 |
| 44 | Clayborne Fields III | Chattanooga | 6th | 5'9" | 188 | 4.47 |
| 45 | Kolbi Fuqua | Jacksonville State | 6th | 6'2" | 212 | 4.59 |
| 46 | Marcus Hooker | Youngstown State | 6th | 5'11" | 198 | 4.72 |
| 47 | Steve Stephens IV | Oregon | 6th | 6'0" | 194 | 4.64 |
| 48 | Keaton Ellis | Penn State | 5th | 5'11" | 185 | 4.46 |
| 49 | Zion Puckett | Auburn | 5th | 6'0" | 213 | 4.50 |
| 50 | Nicario Harper | Illinois | 6th | 6'0" | 200 | 4.50 |
| 51 | Emany Johnson | Nevada | 6th | 6'2" | 218 | 4.50 |
| 52 | Michael Dowell | Miami (OH) | 6th | 6'0" | 217 | 4.52 |
| 53 | Simeon Blair | Memphis | 6th | 5'10" | 203 | 4.71 |
| 54 | DJ Brown | Notre Dame | 6th | 6'1" | 199 | 4.72 |
| 55 | Cam'Ron Kelly | Louisville | 5th | 6'2" | 202 | 4.83 |
| 56 | John Huggins | Jackson State | 6th | 6'1" | 213 | 4.45 |
| 57 | Jaylon King | Georgia Tech | 6th | 6'1" | 193 | 4.71 |
| 58 | Clayton Isbell | Coastal Carolina | 6th | 6'2" | 221 | 4.80 |
| 59 | Quinten Arello | Dartmouth | 5th | 6'1" | 202 | 4.49 |
| 60 | Javan Morgan | Florida A&M | 5th | 5'10" | 183 | 4.56 |
| 61 | Jireh Wilson | UCF | 6th | 6'2" | 199 | 4.52 |
| 62 | Rassie Littlejohn | Stetson | 5th | 6'1" | 185 | |
| 63 | Jaylen McCollough | Tennessee | 5th | 6'0" | 202 | 4.72 |
| 64 | Julius Wood | East Carolina | 5th | 6'1" | 193 | 4.73 |
| 65 | Nate Bauer | Toledo | 6th | 6'0" | 198 | 4.59 |
| 66 | Dell Pettus | Troy | 5th | 5'11" | 200 | 4.50 |
| 67 | Tywan Francis | Temple | 6th | 5'11" | 198 | 4.65 |
| 68 | Keondre Swoopes | UAB | 5th | 5'10" | 188 | 4.54 |
| 69 | Quindrelin Hammonds | Army | 5th | 5'10" | 193 | 4.48 |
| 70 | Walter Reynolds | Ohio | 6th | 6'0" | 197 | 4.55 |
| 71 | Lance Wise Jr. | Mercer | 5th | 5'8" | 193 | 4.59 |
| 72 | Tre Jenkins | San Jose State | 6th | 6'0" | 213 | 4.64 |
| 73 | Kenny Churchwell III | UCLA | 6th | 6'2" | 211 | 4.61 |
| 74 | Giovanni Biggers | North Carolina | 5th | 6'1" | 199 | 4.60 |
| 75 | Chelen Garnes | Wake Forest | 5th | 5'10" | 199 | 4.56 |
| 76 | Sam Mathews | Texas A&M | 6th | 6'2" | 193 | 4.48 |
| 77 | Jay Stanley | Southern Miss | 5th | 6'1" | 208 | 4.75 |
| 78 | Jeremiah Lewis | Duke | 6th | 6'0" | 202 | 4.72 |
| 79 | Ben Nikkel | Iowa State | 6th | 6'0" | 199 | 4.45 |
| 80 | Derek Slywka | Ithaca | 5th | 6'2" | 215 | 4.55 |
| 81 | Jason Simmons Jr. | Syracuse | 5th | 5'11" | 191 | 4.57 |
| 82 | John Pupel | Boston College | 6th | 6'1" | 205 | 4.72 |
| 83 | Trevor Yeboah-Kodie | Rutgers | 5th | 5'11" | 206 | 4.41 |
| 84 | Marcis Floyd | West Virginia | 6th | 6'0" | 196 | 4.50 |
| 85 | Cristophe Beaulieu | Laval | 4th | 6'2" | 198 | 4.66 |
| 86 | Nick Ross | Appalachian State | 5th | 5'10" | 185 | 4.55 |
| 87 | Tyrese Wright | Monmouth | 5th | 5'10" | 211 | 4.76 |
| 88 | Yani Gouadfel | Bishop's | 4th | 6'2" | 201 | 4.64 |
| 89 | Reggie Pearson | Oklahoma | 6th | 5'11" | 201 | 4.65 |
| 90 | Jayden Goodwin | Air Force | 4th | 6'1" | 194 | 4.75 |
| 91 | Rodrick Ward | Colorado | 6th | 5'10" | 183 | 4.53 |
| 92 | Jordan Colbert | Rhode Island | 6th | 6'2" | 214 | 4.58 |
| 93 | Cedarious Barfield | San Diego State | 6th | 5'10" | 192 | 4.60 |
| 94 | Travian Blaylock | Wisconsin | 6th | 5'11" | 197 | 4.50 |
| 95 | Phalen Sanford | Nebraska | 6th | 5'11" | 197 | 4.58 |
| 96 | Nasir Peoples | Virginia Tech | 6th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 97 | Josh Green | Tennessee State | 6th | 5'8" | 181 | 4.69 |
| 98 | Chris Adimora | SMU | 5th | 6'0" | 228 | 4.68 |
| 99 | Bryce Sheppert | Kent State | 5th | 5'9" | 182 | 4.50 |
| 100 | Brandon Bishop | Liberty | 6th | 6'0" | 194 | 4.61 |
| 101 | Taj Ward | Cincinnati | 6th | 6'0" | 188 | 4.66 |
| 102 | John Gregory | Limestone | 6th | 6'1" | 204 | 4.53 |
| 103 | Kanion Williams | Tulsa | 6th | 6'1" | 200 | 4.50 |
| 104 | Francis Meehan | James Madison | 6th | 5'11" | 195 | |
| 105 | Chase Williams | San Jose State | 6th | 6'1" | 195 | 4.65 |
| 106 | Que Reid | James Madison | 6th | 5'11" | 201 | 4.64 |
| 107 | EJ Jackson | Appalachian State | 5th | 5'10" | 194 | 4.53 |
| 108 | Robert Kennedy | NC State | 5th | 5'9" | 192 | 4.58 |
| 109 | Clayton Bush | Illinois | 5th | 6'0" | 212 | |
| 110 | Cecil Singleton Jr. | Louisiana Tech | 6th | 6'1" | 208 | 4.61 |
| 111 | Jordan Toles | Morgan State | 4th | 6'1" | 207 | 4.56 |
| 112 | Larry Walker Jr. | Albany | 5th | 5'11" | 195 | |
| 113 | Don Chapman | North Carolina | 5th | 6'1" | 199 | 4.71 |
| 114 | Josiah Wright | Gardner-Webb | 5th | 6'0" | 190 | |
| 115 | Hugh Ryan | Furman | 5th | 6'1" | 205 | |
| 116 | Jonathan Giustini | Alberta | 5th | 5'10" | 202 | 4.70 |
| 117 | Malcolm Spencer | William & Mary | 6th | 6'3" | 205 | |
| 118 | Johnny Jean | Northeastern State | 5th | 6'1" | 197 | 4.51 |
| 119 | Bryson Jackson | Baylor | 7th | 6'2" | 210 | |
| 120 | Brent Jackson | Rhode Island | 5th | 6'2" | 206 | 4.96 |
| 121 | Myles Heard | Louisiana Tech | 5th | 5'9" | 191 | 4.75 |
| 122 | Zachary Ford | Toledo | 7th | 6'3" | 200 | |
| 123 | Jeremiah Harris | Jacksonville State | 7th | 5'9" | 181 | 4.72 |
| 124 | Sean Hill | UNC-Pembroke | 5th | 6'2" | 200 | |
| 125 | Shawn Holton | Texas State | 5th | 5'10" | 174 | 4.60 |
| 126 | Quentin Gaskill | Bloomsburg | 5th | 5'11" | 188 | 4.61 |
| 127 | Jarrett Martin | Rhode Island | 6th | 6'2" | 210 | 4.50 |
| 128 | Brandon Richard | Incarnate Word | 5th | 5'10" | 187 | 4.69 |
| 129 | Joe Eichman | New Hampshire | 6th | 6'1" | 205 | |
| 130 | Jaxen Turner | UNLV | 5th | 6'1" | 207 | 5.06 |
| 131 | Mychale Salahuddin | Bowie State | 6th | 5'10" | 203 | 4.71 |
| 132 | Jarron Morris | Florida Atlantic | 6th | 5'8" | 162 | 4.52 |
| 133 | Aaron Banks | Richmond | 6th | 5'11" | 190 | |
| 134 | Jaden Key | Pennsylvania | 5th | 6'1" | 198 | 4.62 |
| 135 | Jordan Carter | Southern | 5th | 5'10" | 187 | 4.75 |
| 136 | Kadon Kauppinen | North Dakota | 6th | 6'2" | 207 | 4.54 |
| 137 | Aljareek Malry | Ball State | 5th | 5'11" | 182 | 4.75 |
| 138 | Patrick Jones | Tarleton State | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 139 | Damien Miller | UAB | 5th | 6'0" | 206 | 4.78 |
| 140 | Tyshon Blackburn | Alberta | 5th | 6'2" | 203 | 4.66 |
| 141 | Tra Green | Central Arkansas | 6th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 142 | Devlin Kirklin | New Mexico State | 6th | 6'0" | 200 | 4.45 |
| 143 | Nash Fouch | Montana | 6th | 6'3" | 214 | 4.78 |
| 144 | Kenny Gallop Jr. | Howard | 4th | 6'1" | 215 | |
| 145 | Dustin Johnson | Northern Colorado | 6th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 146 | RJ Roderick | Liberty | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 147 | Naseme Colvin | Weber State | 6th | 6'0" | 206 | 4.59 |
| 148 | Bo Sanders | Elon | 5th | 6'2" | 195 | |
| 149 | Elijah Glover | Villanova | 5th | 6'1" | 205 | |
| 150 | Nick Jackson | Valdosta State | 6th | 6'1" | 203 | 4.68 |
| 151 | Camby Goff | Air Force | 4th | 6'1" | 215 | |
| 152 | Javotrick Dotrey | A&M-Commerce | 6th | 5'11" | 182 | 4.52 |
| 153 | Eddie Smith | Arkansas State | 6th | 6'0" | 210 | |
| 154 | Teja Young | Ole Miss | 6th | 5'10" | 182 | 4.77 |
| 155 | Nate Thompson | Akron | 6th | 6'3" | 210 | 4.75 |
| 156 | Ron Carroll | St. Xavier | 5th | 5'11" | 182 | 4.81 |
| 157 | Jordan Anderson | UCLA | 5th | 5'10" | 204 | 4.84 |
| 158 | Cally Chizik | Furman | 5th | 5'9" | 185 | |
| 159 | Jacob Harris | Valdosta State | 6th | 6'0" | 196 | 4.75 |
| 160 | Martell Irby | Arizona | 6th | 5'8" | 189 | 4.84 |
| 161 | Kam Brinson | Furman | 5th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 162 | Loren Strickland | Ball State | 6th | 5'9" | 199 | 4.55 |
| 163 | Jaden Williams | Colorado-Mines | 6th | 5'11" | 225 | |
| 164 | Davion Maxwell | Stetson | 5th | 5'10" | 210 | |
| 165 | Malachi Buckner | North Dakota | 6th | 6'0" | 206 | 4.74 |
| 166 | Josh Ofili | Lamar | 5th | 6'2" | 205 | |
| 167 | Arthur Hamlin | Colgate | 5th | 6'0" | 195 | 4.67 |
| 168 | Irshaad Davis | Troy | 5th | 5'8" | 181 | 4.71 |
| 169 | Mikey Jarmolowich | Richmond | 5th | 6'1" | 205 | |
| 170 | Alphonso Taylor | Arizona State | 5th | 6'0" | 196 | 4.69 |
| 171 | Stephen Williams II | Fordham | 5th | 6'0" | 175 | |
| 172 | Jamal Gay | Towson | 6th | 6'1" | 200 | |
| 173 | Jalon Ferrell | Massachusetts | 6th | 6'2" | 200 | 4.63 |
| 174 | TyGee Leach | Georgia State | 5th | 5'10" | 198 | 4.82 |
| 175 | Kylen Ross | Sacramento State | 5th | 6'0" | 180 | |
| 176 | Isaiah Abraham | Western Oregon | 6th | 6'0" | 196 | 4.69 |
| 177 | Ahman Ross | Albany State | 7th | 5'11" | 195 | |
| 178 | Abraham Temoney III | Coastal Carolina | 5th | 6'4" | 200 | |
| 179 | Major Dedmond | Ferris State | 5th | 6'0" | 198 | 4.83 |
| 180 | Grant Ewell Jr. | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 181 | Steven Comstock | Fresno State | 6th | 6'1" | 199 | 4.62 |
| 182 | Damon Matthews | Maine | 5th | 5'10" | 180 | |
| 183 | Michael Ruttlen Jr. | Austin Peay | 5th | 5'9" | 192 | 4.60 |
| 184 | Christopher Farnsworth | Gannon | 5th | 5'11" | 185 | |
| 185 | LJ Anderson | Weber State | 5th | 5'11" | 180 | 4.78 |
| 186 | Michael Lacey | Pittsburg State | 6th | 5'8" | 190 | 4.66 |
| 187 | Darius Swanson | Tulane | 6th | 6'1" | 201 | 4.71 |
| 188 | Amir Riep | Lincoln (CA) | 7th | 5'11" | 200 | 4.77 |
| 189 | Garrett Graves | Montana | 6th | 6'3" | 210 | |
| 190 | Kelechi Nwachuku | UTSA | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 191 | Cory McLellan | Colorado-Pueblo | 6th | 6'2" | 202 | 4.90 |
| 192 | Eavan Gibbons | Navy | 4th | 5'10" | 200 | |
| 193 | Matthew Hill | South Florida | 6th | 6'1" | 187 | 4.62 |
| 194 | Jalen Jordan | South Alabama | 5th | 5'9" | 180 | |
| 195 | Richie Coffey | Mercer | 5th | 5'10" | 193 | 4.57 |
| 196 | Jalen Mergerson | Air Force | 5th | 5'11" | 210 | |
| 197 | Dawson Pierre | Concordia (CN) | 5th | 6'2" | 219 | 4.77 |
| 198 | Malcolm Magee | South Carolina State | 6th | 6'0" | 192 | 4.70 |
| 199 | TraJon Cotton | Montana | 7th | 6'1" | 191 | 4.75 |
| 200 | Marcus Glodowski | Minnesota-Duluth | 6th | 6'3" | 200 | |
| 201 | Cooper Krezek | Morehead State | 5th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 202 | James Green | Tennessee State | 6th | 5'11" | 198 | 4.68 |
| 203 | Romell Harris-Freeman | Delaware State | 6th | 6'4" | 205 | |
| 204 | Trenton Holloway | UNLV | 5th | 5'11" | 189 | 4.70 |
| 205 | Andrew Arterburn | Western Colorado | 6th | 6'0" | 206 | 4.65 |
| 206 | Cameron Murray | Northern Colorado | 6th | 6'0" | 178 | 4.60 |
| 207 | Ricco Moore | Kansas Wesleyan | 5th | 5'10" | 205 | |
| 208 | DeJordan Mask | UCF | 5th | 5'11" | 188 | 4.65 |
| 209 | Mike-Lee Joseph | Sacred Heart | 6th | 6'1" | 190 | |
| 210 | Antwan Spencer | LIU | 4th | 6'1" | 205 | |
| 211 | Joseph White | Norfolk State | 6th | 6'1" | 175 | |
| 212 | Michael Bates Jr. | Michigan Tech | 6th | 5'10" | 211 | 4.70 |
| 213 | AJ Thomas | Gardner-Webb | 5th | 6'1" | 190 | |
| 214 | Tahj Summey | VMI | 4th | 6'0" | 195 | |
| 215 | Darius Harper | Tennessee State | 6th | 5'10" | 189 | 4.65 |
| 216 | Isaac Duffy | Albany | 6th | 5'8" | 185 | |
| 217 | Dashaun Jerkins | Massachusetts | 6th | 5'11" | 190 | 4.82 |
| 218 | Quantraill Morris-Walker | Richmond | 5th | 6'2" | 180 | |
| 219 | Kevin Anderson | Lamar | 5th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 220 | Tyrese Ross | Samford | 6th | 6'0" | 194 | 4.67 |
| 221 | Roberto Auguste | Wagner | 5th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 222 | Tim Pokornowski | Minnesota-Duluth | 6th | 6'2" | 185 | |
| 223 | Jalani Williams | Kent State | 5th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 224 | Selvin Haynes | Slippery Rock | 5th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 225 | Carson Walter | Citadel | 5th | 5'11" | 205 | |
| 226 | Wayne Jones | Charlotte | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 227 | Solo Turner | Illinois | 5th | 6'2" | 217 | 4.69 |
| 228 | Victor Tademy | SE Louisiana | 5th | 5'11" | 190 | |
| 229 | Darion Bolden | Lindenwood | 7th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 230 | KJ Kelley | Howard Payne | 6th | 5'10" | 194 | 4.59 |
| 231 | Jalen Goodman | Villanova | 5th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 232 | Xavier Marshall | Hampton | 5th | 6'2" | 195 | |
| 233 | Takulve Williams | Western Kentucky | 7th | 6'0" | 210 | |
| 234 | Tanner Cooper | Wayne State (NE) | 5th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 235 | Alaric Wooten | Davenport | 5th | 5'10" | 194 | 4.83 |
| 236 | Jaron Kilpatrick | Benedict | 6th | 5'10" | 182 | 4.60 |
| 237 | Amos Coleman III | A&M-Kingsville | 6th | 5'11" | 185 | |
| 238 | George Moreno | UC-Davis | 6th | 5'9" | 180 | 4.58 |
| 239 | Tim Steward | Jackson State | 6th | 5'9" | 195 | |
| 240 | Keenan Leachman | Alcorn State | 6th | 5'11" | 220 | 4.75 |
| 241 | Thomas Joe-Kamara | Monmouth | 5th | 6'1" | 200 | |
| 242 | Jarius Reimonenq | James Madison | 5th | 5'10" | 196 | 4.82 |
| 243 | Devuntray Hampton | Western Carolina | 5th | 5'9" | 187 | 4.74 |
| 244 | Antonio Howard Jr. | Northern Michigan | 5th | 6'0" | 185 | |
| 245 | Max Oxendine | New Hampshire | 6th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 246 | Clayton Perrin | Howard | 6th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 247 | Jaylen Evans | South Carolina State | 7th | 5'11" | 195 | 4.80 |
| 248 | Mohamed Kamara | Valparaiso | 4th | 5'11" | 200 | |
| 249 | Justin Reilly | Wagner | 4th | 6'1" | 200 | |
| 250 | Josh Sarratt | James Madison | 5th | 5'10" | 186 | 4.63 |
| 251 | Tkai Lloyd | Stephen F. Austin | 5th | 5'10" | 200 | |
| 252 | Andrew Russell | Kansas | 6th | 6'2" | 195 | 4.59 |
| 253 | Malik Moore | BYU | 6th | 6'0" | 195 | |
| 254 | Markeith Montgomery | Kennesaw State | 6th | 5'10" | 190 | 4.95 |
| 255 | Antonio Brooks | Houston | 5th | 5'10" | 205 | 4.91 |
| 256 | Londyn Craft | Eastern Michigan | 7th | 6'0" | 213 | |
| 257 | Anthony LaMonica | Stonehill | 5th | 5'11" | 185 | |
| 258 | Mikey Woolridge | Saginaw Valley State | 6th | 6'3" | 208 | 4.82 |
| 259 | Caleb Sutherland | Valdosta State | 6th | 6'0" | 185 | |
| 260 | D'Verik Daniel | Florida International | 5th | 5'8" | 200 | 4.87 |
| 261 | Tyler Judson | Southern | 5th | 5'11" | 198 | 4.63 |
| 262 | Andrew Perkins III | Lawrence Tech | 6th | 5'10" | 205 | |
| 263 | Jamond DuBose | Citadel | 7th | 5'9" | 175 | |
| 264 | Jarrett Klein | Bemidji State | 6th | 6'4" | 215 | |
| 265 | Manny Smith | NC Central | 6th | 5'11" | 200 | 4.90 |
| 266 | Mann McGruder | Lindenwood | 6th | 6'0" | 195 | |
| 267 | Daryion Taylor | A&M-Commerce | 6th | 5'10" | 153 | 4.70 |
| 268 | Tariq Mulmore | Prairie View A&M | 5th | 6'1" | 185 | |
| 269 | Malik Mays | Harding | 6th | 5'11" | 200 | |
| 270 | Davotrick Dotrey | A&M-Commerce | 6th | 5'11" | 181 | 4.71 |
| 271 | Kam Wolfe | Kutztown | 5th | 5'11" | 205 | |
| 272 | Shamar Lewis | West Alabama | 6th | 5'10" | 215 | 4.80 |
| 273 | K'hari Watson | Angelo State | 6th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 274 | Malik Taylor | Lenoir-Rhyne | 6th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 275 | Isaiah Hazel | Charlotte | 5th | 6'0" | 206 | 4.95 |
| 276 | Ja'Bari Jaudon | Bethune-Cookman | 6th | 6'0" | 175 | |
| 277 | Kyle Coffindaffer | Marist | 5th | 5'10" | 195 | |
| 278 | Daniel Bell | Mount Allison | 5th | 6'2" | 218 | 4.88 |
| 279 | De'Markis Doe | South Carolina State | 6th | 6'3" | 200 | |
| 280 | Brandon Holt | Shippensburg | 5th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 281 | Romeo Wykle | Chattanooga | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 282 | Jared Kallenbach | Minnesota-Moorhead | 5th | 5'11" | 200 | |
| 283 | Jackson Price | Tennessee Tech | 5th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 284 | Izaiah McPherson | West Chester | 5th | 5'11" | 180 | |
| 285 | Ryan Dolce | Tusculum | 5th | 5'10" | 192 | 4.95 |
| 286 | Kenyon Garlington | Tennessee State | 6th | 5'9" | 185 | |
| 287 | Tyler Radocha | Drake | 4th | 5'11" | 195 | |
| 288 | Kaylyn St-Cyr | Montreal | 5th | 5'11" | 206 | 4.73 |
| 289 | Ra'Shaad Morris | Charleston | 6th | 6'4" | 180 | |
| 290 | Robert Rhem III | Norfolk State | 6th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 291 | Ezekiel Robbins | Nevada | 5th | 5'11" | 184 | 4.90 |
| 292 | Diondre Scott | SW Oklahoma State | 7th | 6'0" | 185 | |
| 293 | Deandre Moss | North Greenville | 5th | 5'8" | 203 | 4.83 |
| 294 | Brandon Williams | Mississippi Valley | 5th | 5'10" | 180 | |
| 295 | Desmond Harrod | St. Francis (PA) | 6th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 296 | Anthony Blakely | Mississippi Valley | 6th | 6'2" | 205 | |
| 297 | Nate Frey | Marian | 5th | 5'11" | 200 | |
| 298 | Brock Carter | Dubuque | 5th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 299 | Nick Louis | Western Carolina | 6th | 6'2" | 195 | |
| 300 | Musa Hemby | New Haven | 5th | 6'3" | 210 | |
| 301 | Andrew Jenkins | San Jose State | 6th | 5'9" | 195 | |
| 302 | Quincy Lenton | Youngstown State | 8th | 5'11" | 209 | 4.94 |
| 303 | Kam In | St. Thomas | 5th | 6'0" | 210 | |
| 304 | Jalen Jones | West Virginia State | 6th | 5'11" | 190 | |
| 305 | Cooper Carroll | Harding | 6th | 6'1" | 205 | |
| 306 | Xavier McIntyre | Houston Christian | 5th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 307 | Jordan Grimes | Findlay | 5th | 5'9" | 199 | 4.99 |
| 308 | Austin Chilton | Valparaiso | 5th | 6'4" | 195 | |
| 309 | Mike Brewer | Shippensburg | 6th | 5'11" | 200 | |
| 310 | Seth Baker | Augustana | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 311 | Colin Elliott | Bryant | 4th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 312 | Brendon Luper | NM Highlands | 6th | 6'0" | 178 | 4.76 |
| 313 | Damon Burton Jr. | New Haven | 7th | 5'10" | 200 | |
| 314 | Jordan White | Hampton | 5th | 5'11" | 190 | |
| 315 | Caden Ochoa | A&M-Kingsville | 6th | 5'11" | 195 | |
| 316 | Casey Knutsen | South Dakota Mines | 5th | 5'11" | 190 | |
| 317 | Joshua Hong | San Diego | 6th | 6'1" | 180 | |
| 318 | Shane O'Brien | Ave Maria | 5th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 319 | Aaron Reynolds | Abilene Christian | 6th | 6'3" | 198 | 4.76 |
| 320 | Kel Williams | West Alabama | 6th | 5'9" | 168 | 4.73 |
| 321 | Sammy Fort | North Dakota | 5th | 6'0" | 195 | |
| 322 | Kris Williams | UNLV | 6th | 5'9" | 191 | 4.81 |
| 323 | Willie Stricklin | Waldorf | 5th | 6'1" | 200 | |
| 324 | Austin Goffney | UL-Monroe | 6th | 5'11" | 206 | 4.98 |
| 325 | Cole Patritto | Grand Valley State | 6th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 326 | Jack Shaw | Coe | 5th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 327 | Peyton Woulard | Northwestern State | 6th | 6'1" | 190 | |
| 328 | Jahsen Wint | Marshall | 8th | 5'11" | 199 | 4.78 |
| 329 | Kermit Solomon | Barton | 6th | 6'3" | 185 | |
| 330 | Adrian Hill | Delta State | 6th | 6'0" | 190 | |
| 331 | Darmario Nichols | West Alabama | 6th | 5'11" | 183 | 4.82 |
| 332 | Demetrius Harris | Buffalo | 6th | 6'1" | 193 | 5.05 |
| 333 | Dhante Gibson | Ouachita Baptist | 5th | 6'1" | 190 | |
| 334 | Ryan Fields | Grambling State | 6th | 6'1" | 187 | 4.90 |
| 335 | Fred Billy | North Greenville | 7th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 336 | Jordan Gregg | UNC-Pembroke | 6th | 5'10" | 185 | |
| 337 | Jaydon Brunson | Grambling State | 6th | 5'8" | 177 | 4.88 |
| 338 | Jay Boyd | Shaw | 8th | 5'10" | 169 | 4.86 |
| 339 | Bryon Broussard | Valdosta State | 6th | 5'11" | 180 | |
| 340 | Marques Mason | Sacred Heart | 5th | 5'7" | 165 | |
| 341 | Carloss Crawford | Troy | 6th | 6'1" | 176 | 4.76 |
| 342 | Luke Bussel | Virginia Tech | 5th | 6'1" | 215 | 4.84 |
| 343 | Jonathan Searcy | Samford | 5th | 6'1" | 195 | |
| 344 | Ethan Zager | Drake | 4th | 6'2" | 195 | |
| 345 | Josh Kelly | Missouri Southern | 7th | 6'2" | 200 | |
| 346 | Jonathan Jones | East Carolina | 5th | 6'0" | 189 | 4.94 |
| 347 | Logan Rayburn | Colorado-Mines | 5th | 6'1" | 180 | |
| 348 | Julian Bell | North Central | 5th | 5'7" | 175 | |
| 349 | Evan Perilloux | Colorado-Mines | 5th | 5'9" | 185 | |
| 350 | Shawn Dourseau | Northern Arizona | 6th | 5'10" | 182 | 4.90 |
| 351 | Ar'Shon Willis | Northern State | 5th | 5'11" | 210 | 4.98 |
| 352 | Joshua Madison | Coastal Carolina | 4th | 5'11" | 198 | 5.08 |
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Traits That Make a Safety Prospect Great
Safety play puts a little more emphasis on instincts and reaction time than physical traits, but an ideal safety prospect excels in both aspects. Play recognition, coverage technique, and overall versatility are among some of the most important factors to consider when scouting the top safety prospects in the draft.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Play Recognition
Safeties play a lot of different roles, but the traditional responsibility is making sure no one gets over the top of the defense. Recognizing deep routes in time to prevent the big play, while also recognizing play action and run plays to stay in position is vital. If a safety misreads a situation, you’re vulnerable for a massive play.
Coverage Technique
Safety prospects need the ability to cover in zone or in off-man coverage. They’ll need to match up with receivers or tight end, and need decent coverage technique to stay with their man. Having some ball skills to swat a ball away or jump around for an interception is also a major benefit.
Quickness
Quickness is vital to successful coverage, getting down to the line of scrimmage on screens or run plays, and reacting to ball carriers in the open field. Safeties that are stiff in the hips or have slow feet will often find themselves out of position and likely be low in our safety rankings.
Tackling
When you have a chance to make a tackle, you need to make the tackle. The top rated safety prospects will rarely miss open field tackles, have decent hit power, and display reasonably good technique in their tackling form.
Overall Opinion of the 2024 Safety Class
This safety class isn’t looking too hot. Every stage of the draft seems weaker than normal. No guaranteed 1st rounder, and not much value in the middle or late rounds. The middle rounds have a few potential gems depending on where they fall, but I imagine NFL teams have more disagreements about safety rankings than any other position this year.
