2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Safety

11/9/24: In 2024, Emmanwori has 52 tackles with four interceptions and two passes broken up. He had an interception returned for a touchdown against Kentucky, another returned for a score against Oklahoma, and had a 102-yard touchdown pick-six that had the return whipped out on a suspect penalty versus LSU.

Emmanwori is a huge safety with rare coverage ability for a player that big. He has been a steady contributor for the Gamecocks the past two seasons. In 2023, he had 71 tackles, 10 passes broken up, and two interceptions in 11 games. The previous season, he totaled 85 tackles as a freshman. Emmanwori is a freak athlete with instincts and speed and can flash some physicality.

11/9/24: Thus far, Starks has 43 tackles, two passes defended, and an interception. Starks had an incredible interception against Clemson, and a mixed outing against Auburn.

6/19/24: Georgia has had a loaded defensive backfield, so it shows how talented Starks is that he won a starting spot as a freshman. In 2022, he recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. In 2023, Starks collected 52 tackles, three interceptions, and seven passes defended. He was rock-steady for the Bulldogs and looks ready for the NFL.

11/9/24: Sabb has played well for Alabama in 2024, recording two interceptions, four passes defended, and 39 tackles. With Michigan in 2023, he had 28 tackles with two interceptions and four breakups in 2023. Sabb was an immediate starter for the Crimson Tide after transferring from the Wolverines.

11/9/24: Trader has 29 tackles with an interception and two passes broken up.

6/19/24: Trader has been a solid defender that last two seasons for Maryland. In 2023 he had 53 tackles with two interceptions and eight passes broken up. The previous season he had 62 tackles with two picks and six passes defended. Trader is undersized for the NFL and could stand to add some weight to tackle.

11/9/24: Mukuba has 25 tackles, two interceptions, and two passes broken up. He was superb in Texas’ huge road win over Michigan.

6/19/24: In 2023, Mukuba had 42 tackles and six passes defended. He transferred from Clemson to Texas after the season. Mukuba flashed ability in 2022 and 2021. He could be a riser if he builds on his performance and becomes more of a playmaker. As a sophomore, he had 53 tackles with an interception and three passes defended. In his freshman campaign, he totaled 47 tackles and six breakups.

11/9/24: Allen has 25 tackles and four passes broken up.

6/19/24: Allen was a quality defender for the Tar Heels on the back end in the 2023 season. He amassed 49 tackles with an interception and eight passes broken up. For the NFL, Allen needs to add weight and fill out his frame.

11/9/24: Wohler has 51 tackles with six passes broken up.

6/19/24: Wohler was a tackling machine for the Badgers in 2023 racking up 120 stops on the season. He also had two interceptions and six passes broken up. Wohler is a good run defender, and if he can improve in pass coverage, he could be a riser in 2024.

11/9/24: Moore has yet to play this season after suffering a torn ACL in March of 2024. He probably should take a redshirt and return to Michigan for the 2025 season.

6/19/24: During Moore’s freshman season, he started four games while contributing on special teams. Since then, Moore has locked down a starting safety position starting as a sophomore in 2022 and has been a reliable defender for the Wolverines. In 2022 he had 71 tackles with four interceptions and seven passes broken up. In 2023, Moore had 38 tackles with two interceptions and five passes broken up. Moore has quality ball skills and is a versatile safety on the back end.

11/9/24: Ransom has 35 tackles with two forced fumbles and one pass broken up.

6/19/24:: In 2023, Ransom totaled 34 tackles, an interception and two passes defended. He missed the final month of the season with an injury. Ransom racked up 74 tackles, an interception, 1.5 sacks, and three pass breakups in 2022. He dealt with injuries but continued to play solid football for Ohio State. Ransom benefited from moving to safety from cornerback for 2022. Ransom worked his way onto the field as a freshman in 2021 and earned more playing time as the year progressed. He totaled 38 tackles, a forced fumble and five passes defended that season. Ransom has excellent size and some natural cover skills.

11/9/24: Bowman has 38 tackles, two interceptions, and two passes broken up. Team sources say that Bowman is a gamer who has a knack for making big plays, but he does have some blown assignments and will bite on some play fakes. They say that Bowman is not real explosive and undersized. They see Bowman as more of a mid-round prospect.

6/19/24: Bowman is not a big safety, but he makes up for it with impressive instincts and ball skils. In 2023 Bowman recorded six interceptions with four passes defended and 63 tackles. In 2022 he had 61 tackles with three interceptions and five passes broken up. Depending on how he does in coverage as a senior, Bowman could fit in the NFL as a hybrid safety and nickel corner.

11/9/24: Watts has 31 tackles with three interceptions, six passes broken up, and a forced fumble.

6/19/24: In 2023 Watts was a dangerous ball hawk for the Fighting Irish. He recorded seven interceptions with four passes defended while totaling 52 tackles. It was a huge jump over his play in 2022 when he had 39 tackles and zero interceptions. Watts could be a riser if he stays consistent to his 2023 production.

11/9/24: Winston had 13 tackles with a forced fumble in the first two games of the season and hasn’t played since. Winston should go back to college next season. In 2023, he had 60 tackles with an interception and five passes defended.

11/9/24: Spencer has 44 tackles with an interception and two passes batted.

6/19/24: In 2023, Spencer started eight games at safety for the Spartans and had a respectable season. He totaled 72 tackles with six passes broken up. In 2024, Spencer could improve his splash play production by generating some interceptions and forced fumbles.

11/9/24: Gushiken has 34 tackles with an interception and pass batted.

6/19/24: Gushiken played well for the Cougars in 2023, recording 36 tackles with one sack, five passes defended, and one interception. He has upside to improve with experience but could stand to add weight to tackle at the pro level.

11/9/24: Simmons has 47 tackles with one pass broken up and a forced fumble.

6/19/24: Simmons was consistently around the ball for the Sun Devils during the 2023 season. He recorded 73 tackles with one sack, one interception, and six passes broken up. In 2022, Simmons had a solid season as well, with 56 tackles, three interceptions, and four passes broken up.

11/9/24: Moore has 46 tackles, two interceptions, and five passes broken up. He has shown improvement over past seasons.

6/19/24: As a freshman in 2020, Moore looked like he was going to be a star when he had three interceptions, six passes defended, and 44 tackles. However, since then, he has not been as prolific. Moore dealt with injuries in 2021; in 2022, he was a backup to Brian Branch. Moore was back on the field in 2023 and totaled 36 tackles, an interception and three passes defended.

Moore is a quality athlete with instincts. However, he struggles to stay with receivers in man coverage and lacks a burst out of his breaks and in transition. Moore also lacks some power and does not play strong. Moore needs to develop his strength and be more productive in 2024.

11/9/24: Smith has 52 tackles, two interceptions, four passes broken up, and a forced fumble.

6/19/24: Smith played well enough in 2023 to make it on the watch list for NFL area scouts. He totaled 49 tackles with two interceptions and 10 passes defended. Smith needs to play well, and it would help him to stand out at an All-Star game.

11/9/24: Daniels has 43 tackles with three sacks, and six passes broken up.

6/19/24: Daniels put together an impressive 2022 season with 71 tackles, one forced fumble, three interceptions and five passes defended. He redshirted in 2021. In 2023, he amassed 105 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. Daniels could be a big strong safety type for the NFL.

11/9/24: Clark has 43 tackles and two passes broken up.

6/19/24: Clark recorded 33 tackles, three interceptions and five passes broken up in 2023. Clark was a solid presence in 2022, recording five interceptions, five passes broken up, and 45 tackles. Clark has quality height and length, but he could stand to add weight to his frame for tackling in the NFL.

11/9/24: Obiazor has 57 tackles with an interception, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.

6/19/24: Obiazor was a good run defender for the Horned Frogs in 2023, recording 84 tackles. He also had four sacks and two passes defended. Obiazor needs to improve his ball production as a senior.