2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Safety

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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
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The top 2025 Safety prospects available for the 2025 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2026 prospect. ** – denotes 2027 prospect.

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Malaki Starks*, S, Georgia
Height: 6-1. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/19/24: Georgia has had a loaded defensive backfield, so it shows how talented Starks 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.

Sonny Styles, S, Ohio State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/19/24: Styles has flashed real ability and a special skill set that could lead to him being an impactful player. In 2023, he recorded 53 tackles, two sacks and one pass batted, plus he has been very good in pass coverage. Styles is a big safety who moves like a smaller player. Given his size, Styles might get some consideration to move to linebacker as a pro. He could turn into a special prospect prior to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Kendal Daniels, S, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 213.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.

2/19/24: 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.

Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 3-4.

2/19/24:: 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.

Malachi Moore, S, Alabama
Height: 6-0. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round (2025): 3-4.

2/19/24: 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, and 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.