1. Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
Strengths: size/athleticism, coverage skills/ability to play deep, in the box, or LB
Weakness: adding strength/weight
Draft Projection: Top 3 – Top 10
2. Jaquan Brisker, Penn State
Strengths: willing/physical hitter, good box safety/blitzer
Weakness: deep coverage versus speed, consistency
Draft Projection: Late 1st Round – Late 2nd Round
3. Daxton Hill, Michigan
Strengths: versatility/can play CB, physical/willing hitter
Weakness: length/size (built like a CB), risk taker
Draft Projection: Late 1st Round – Mid 2nd Round
4. Jalen Pitre, Baylor
Strengths: coverage skills (mostly zone)/ball-hawk, willing/physical hitter
Weakness: strength/weight, consistency/risk taking
Draft Projection: 2nd Round – Early 3rd Round
5. Lewis Cine, Georgia
Strengths: high volume/physical hitter, leadership/awareness
Weakness: strength/weight, consistency in coverage
Draft Projection: 3rd Round – 4th Round
Position Grade: C+
The Safety position is highlighted by Hamilton as the only elite talent who I have as my #1 overall rated player in the draft and the only player I consider a day 1 starter. Brisker is a hitter who can also branch out to cover slot WRs, so he may be able to see time as a 3rd safety or maybe even starting Strong Safety in the right system. Hill is seen as a big press Cornerback by some teams which has risen him up the draft boards so his versatility could allow him to see high snaps in a secondary in need. Pitre has good coverage skills and his playmaking skills could get him snaps to prove himself as a starter, while Cine could be a box safety for the right team, both would fit best in zone coverage schemes.
