2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Safety



The top 2026 Safety prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2027 prospect. ** – denotes 2028 prospect.

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2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Ohio State image Caleb Downs*, S, Ohio State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

2/11/25: In 2024, Downs has 76 tackles with six passes broken up and two interceptions. Downs was superb for Alabama in 2023 and was all over the field for the Crimson Tide. He totaled 107 tackles with 3.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and three passes defended. After the season, Downs transferred from Alabama to Ohio State.



2. Alabama image Keon Sabb**, S, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/11/25: Sabb was a tough defender for Alabama in 2024. He had 39 tackles with two interceptions and four passes broken up. As a Michigan Wolverine in 2023, Sabb had 28 tackles, two interceptions, and four passes broken up.



3. South Carolina image Javon Kilgore, S/CB, South Carolina
Height: 6-2. Weight: 219.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

2/11/25: Kilgore was a ballhawk in 2024 with five interceptions, 48 tackles and five passes defended. In 2023 he had 76 tackles with six passes broken up, one interception, and one forced fumble. Gilgore is tall, and thickly built for the NFL.



4. Alabama image Bray Hubbard*, S, Alabama
Height: 6-2. Weight: 204.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2024): 2-4.

2/11/25: Hubbard was a solid strong safety for Alabama as a sophomore totaling 57 tackles with three interceptions and two passes defended. He has the upside to rise after gaining some experience.



5. Michigan image Rod Moore, S, Michigan
Height: 6-0. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.

2/22/25: Moore did not play this season after suffering a torn ACL in March of 2024. 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.



6. Oklahoma image Peyton Bowen*, S, Oklahoma
Height: 6-0. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2024): 2-4.




7. Michigan State image Malik Spencer, S, Michigan State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




8. Penn State image Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




9. Georgia image JaCorey Thomas, S, Georgia
Height: 6-0. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




10. Washington State image Kapena Gushiken, S, Washington State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 180.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2024): 3-5.




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




12. TCU image Bud Clark, S, TCU
Height: 6-2. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2024): 4-6.




13. TCU image Namdi Obiazor, S, TCU
Height: 6-3. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2024): 7-FA.




2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P