2027 NFL Draft Prospects: S

*Walt taking 2014 and 2018

Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates.
Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in '15, '16, '17, '18, '20, and '21
Led all NFL media in correct picks for the 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024 NFL Drafts.
2nd Place in all NFL media with correct picks for 2021

2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT - WALT'S | CHARLIE'S ROUND: 1

The top 2027 Safety prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2028 prospect. ** – denotes 2029 prospect.

This page was last updated Feb. 16, 2026. Follow Walter @walterfootball for updates.

Send Charlie an e-mail here: [email protected]

2024 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

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

New - Build your own Prospect Rankings or view other Reader's Rankings

K.J. Bolden*, S, Georgia
Height: 6-0. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Caleb Downs, Ohio State
’25 – Malaki Starks, Georgia

-Drafted, no. 27 Ravens
’24 – Cooper DeJean, Iowa

-Drafted, no. 40 Eagles

2/13/26: In 2025, Bolden had 76 tackles with two interceptions and five passes broken up. In a talented secondary, Bolden was able to earn playing time as a freshman and had an excellent debut next to Malaki Starks. Bolden totaled 59 tackles with one interception, one pass broken up, one sack, and one forced fumble. After gaining some experience, Bolden could be even better. He could stand to add some weight to his frame for tackling in the NFL.

Bray Hubbard, S, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Kamari Ramsey, USC
’25 – Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

-Drafted, no. 35 Seahawks
’24 – Tyler Nubin, Minnesota

-Drafted, no. 47 Giants

1/3/26: While Keon Sabb has the bigger name, Hubbard has been the Crimson Tide’s most consistent safety this season. He has been a tough run defender and quality zone coverage strong safety in the middle of the field. In 2025, he has 66 tackles with four interceptions, eight passes broken up, and one forced fumble. Hubbard could be a day-two pick with starting potential, but Hubbard needs to improve his pass coverage for the NFL.

Keon Sabb*, S, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
’25 – Xavier Watts, Notre Dame

-Drafted, no. 96 Falcons
’24 – Javon Bullard, Georgia

-Drafted, no. 58 Packers

1/3/26: In 2025, Sabb has 43 tackles with an interception and three passes batted. 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.

Amare Farrell, S, Indiana
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
1/3/26Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
’25 – Billy Bowman, Oklahoma

-Drafted, no. 118 Falcons
’24 – Kamren Kinchens, Miami

-Drafted, no. 99 Rams

1/3/26: Ferrell has 43 tackles with four interceptions and six passes defended thus far in 2025. In 2024, Farrell was a tough defender for the Hoosiers. He had 49 tackles with four interceptions and one pass batted. Farrell had some clutch plays to help Indiana make it into the college football playoffs. He has good size to go along with ball skills.

Rod Moore, S, Michigan
Height: 6-0. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’26 – A.J. Haulcy, LSU
’25 – Hunter Wohler, Wisconsin

-Drafted, no. 232 Colts
’24 – Cole Bishop, Utah

-Drafted, no. 60 Bills

2/22/25: Moore returned to the field in late September and had six tackles and one interception in three games. He went out of the lineup in mid-October. 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.