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Safeties
Landon Collins*, Alabama (6000, 228#)
Very big and thick without a natural position on the football field. Versatility in a defense defines his “plus” attributes. Is not exceptional in any one thing. Not the greatest coverage guy and is not the best “last line of defense” player. Not elite click-and-close but it’s good enough and can make plays in the backfield. Could be very good “nickel” defender by roaming under double high free safeties. A downhill player when asked to play deep and can hit clean and hard in the deep half. Appears smart on the football field and has good instincts. His 2nd half tape against Florida was very good. Round 1-2
Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern (5113, 208#)
I was very impressed with his angles and tackling ability vs. CAL. Not a lot of wasted motion and makes very good decisions. Not an elite athlete but very good quicks and COD with adequate speed for the position. Versatile and can probably play FS or SS. Surprised he’s not getting more press and think he’s a very good safety prospect. Round 2
Damarious Randall, Arizona St. (5107, 196#)
Exceptional speed and agility for position (CB good). A bit undersized when asked to come downhill vs. a TE. Shows plus attributes when left on island deep and is often a 3rd CB on field in Arizona State’s defense. Could do a bit better job on angles. Athleticism is there to be a good contributor in a secondary and his experience as a man-to-man defender and deep safety will be plusses at the next level. Very good special teams coverage guy. Round 2-3
Adrian Amos, Penn State (6004, 218#)
Former 19 game starter at CB before being switched to FS/SS this season. Still learning position but has exceptional speed and athleticism. A project early on but has all the skills you’d like in a development safety with size, length, toughness, speed and COD. Not afraid to tackle bigger opponents and stick his nose in there. Pretty solid shot to make it. Round 3-4
Derron Smith, Fresno State (5100, 200#)
A lot of safeties like this playing in the NFL. Not very good at anything but he’s steady and consistent in his ability/effort and a defensive coordinator could make it work. Can play deep but shows some toughness to stick his neck into a TE or OL against a play in front of him. Adequate athletic ability across the board and I think he’ll be one of those long-time average safeties in the league. Round 4
Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State (6005, 208#)
Teams will really like his length at the position (long arms) but he is a frustrating player to scout and leaves a lot of plays on the field. Missed tackles, out of position, a step late… Not sure he can be coached up but the skills and ability are there (albeit not elite). In a thin class I could see someone overdrafting him because he’s more prototypical FS than some on the list. Round 4
Durell Eskridge*, Syracuse (6027, 208#)
Very tall and long FS prospect that lacks that .1 of a time speed to be pretty good. Not as good an athlete as you’d like but the film shows a pretty solid mid-round prospect. That type of length will really help him at the next level and shows enough ball awareness and toughness to be a contributor if forced to start. Round 4
James Sample*, Louisville (6021, 209#)
No tape. Placing him here based on other scouting reports and measurables.
Jaquiski Tartt, Samford (6013, 221#)
You want to like his size and measurables, but he’s more athlete that football player. Not the best instincts for the position. Can get turned around when in coverage, not the best downhill decision maker and doesn’t locate the ball in the air as well as you’d like. Could be a “tweener” at the next level and will never be so dominant a strong safety to make up for deficiencies in coverage/deep half ability. Round 5
Cody Prewitt, Mississippi (6020, 208#)
I did not like his tape vs. Boise St. Not very quick or decisive in his decisions and played “safe”. Lets the play come to him, not the other way around. Played mostly SS in the tape I saw and closer of the two safeties on the field. Straight line speed not indicative of play speed. Reminds me a bit of Ed Reynolds from last year. Round 5
Jordan Richards, Stanford (5106, 211#)
Probably the biggest hitter in the safety group this year but top end speed was exposed by Oregon and Mariotta scrambling. Very tough game to grade him because that’s his worst type of matchup. A traditional, tough hitting strong safety that has exceptional COD skills (6.74 3-cone) and adequate speed (4.60). Looks for contact in everything he does and should be a very, very good special teamer. Round 5
Clayton Geathers, Central Florida (6015, 218#)
Kind of a poor man’s Landon Collins. Big and thick in the seat/thighs. Can lay the wood on plays in front of him. His COD issues and lead to awkward angles and running past plays however and I’m not sure he has the hips to do much in the deep half. Could struggle to find a position at the next level and might be better suited as a Tampa-2 MLB or WILL (plays with toughness). Maybe a nickel back defender in the box. Good special teams. Round 5
Anthony Harris, Virginia (6005, 183#)
Try hard kid that lacks many plus attributes. Coming off injury and hasn’t worked out this off-season so top end speed will matter. Looks in the 4.55 to 4.60 range on tape. Despite lack of weight is a willing tackler and will drop into the box on occasion. Wraps up well on the outside and deep half. Certainly not an elite talent, but I’ve seen worse and is not a bad late round flyer. Round 5-6
Chris Hackett*, TCU (6002, 195#)
Timed speed killed stock, but he’s a natural free safety that understands a lot of how to play the position. Naturally aggressive (maybe too much so) and has a knack for turnovers. Really depends if you think 4.70 time just eliminates guys on your board or not. I think he could find a spot. Round 6
Kyshoen Jarrett, Virginia Tech (5097, 200#)
Height/length limitations but he’s a tough defender with good speed and COD skill and should be an exceptional special team type player while seeing if he can play NFL defensive back. Not a bad choice late to bolster athletic depth/special teams and maybe have a nice roll player in the secondary that can play both safety spots in a pitch (after some maturation). Round 6-7
Ryan Murphy, Oregon State (6005, 214#)
One of the few safety prospects with elite explosion/speed numbers. Tape isn’t great and isn’t getting a lot of draft press. Non-combine invite that blew up his pro day (4.48, 39”, 10’-5”, 4.20/7.06). Teams might look at him as a big CB. Round 7
Landon Collins*, Alabama (6000, 228#)
Very big and thick without a natural position on the football field. Versatility in a defense defines his “plus” attributes. Is not exceptional in any one thing. Not the greatest coverage guy and is not the best “last line of defense” player. Not elite click-and-close but it’s good enough and can make plays in the backfield. Could be very good “nickel” defender by roaming under double high free safeties. A downhill player when asked to play deep and can hit clean and hard in the deep half. Appears smart on the football field and has good instincts. His 2nd half tape against Florida was very good. Round 1-2
Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern (5113, 208#)
I was very impressed with his angles and tackling ability vs. CAL. Not a lot of wasted motion and makes very good decisions. Not an elite athlete but very good quicks and COD with adequate speed for the position. Versatile and can probably play FS or SS. Surprised he’s not getting more press and think he’s a very good safety prospect. Round 2
Damarious Randall, Arizona St. (5107, 196#)
Exceptional speed and agility for position (CB good). A bit undersized when asked to come downhill vs. a TE. Shows plus attributes when left on island deep and is often a 3rd CB on field in Arizona State’s defense. Could do a bit better job on angles. Athleticism is there to be a good contributor in a secondary and his experience as a man-to-man defender and deep safety will be plusses at the next level. Very good special teams coverage guy. Round 2-3
Adrian Amos, Penn State (6004, 218#)
Former 19 game starter at CB before being switched to FS/SS this season. Still learning position but has exceptional speed and athleticism. A project early on but has all the skills you’d like in a development safety with size, length, toughness, speed and COD. Not afraid to tackle bigger opponents and stick his nose in there. Pretty solid shot to make it. Round 3-4
Derron Smith, Fresno State (5100, 200#)
A lot of safeties like this playing in the NFL. Not very good at anything but he’s steady and consistent in his ability/effort and a defensive coordinator could make it work. Can play deep but shows some toughness to stick his neck into a TE or OL against a play in front of him. Adequate athletic ability across the board and I think he’ll be one of those long-time average safeties in the league. Round 4
Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State (6005, 208#)
Teams will really like his length at the position (long arms) but he is a frustrating player to scout and leaves a lot of plays on the field. Missed tackles, out of position, a step late… Not sure he can be coached up but the skills and ability are there (albeit not elite). In a thin class I could see someone overdrafting him because he’s more prototypical FS than some on the list. Round 4
Durell Eskridge*, Syracuse (6027, 208#)
Very tall and long FS prospect that lacks that .1 of a time speed to be pretty good. Not as good an athlete as you’d like but the film shows a pretty solid mid-round prospect. That type of length will really help him at the next level and shows enough ball awareness and toughness to be a contributor if forced to start. Round 4
James Sample*, Louisville (6021, 209#)
No tape. Placing him here based on other scouting reports and measurables.
Jaquiski Tartt, Samford (6013, 221#)
You want to like his size and measurables, but he’s more athlete that football player. Not the best instincts for the position. Can get turned around when in coverage, not the best downhill decision maker and doesn’t locate the ball in the air as well as you’d like. Could be a “tweener” at the next level and will never be so dominant a strong safety to make up for deficiencies in coverage/deep half ability. Round 5
Cody Prewitt, Mississippi (6020, 208#)
I did not like his tape vs. Boise St. Not very quick or decisive in his decisions and played “safe”. Lets the play come to him, not the other way around. Played mostly SS in the tape I saw and closer of the two safeties on the field. Straight line speed not indicative of play speed. Reminds me a bit of Ed Reynolds from last year. Round 5
Jordan Richards, Stanford (5106, 211#)
Probably the biggest hitter in the safety group this year but top end speed was exposed by Oregon and Mariotta scrambling. Very tough game to grade him because that’s his worst type of matchup. A traditional, tough hitting strong safety that has exceptional COD skills (6.74 3-cone) and adequate speed (4.60). Looks for contact in everything he does and should be a very, very good special teamer. Round 5
Clayton Geathers, Central Florida (6015, 218#)
Kind of a poor man’s Landon Collins. Big and thick in the seat/thighs. Can lay the wood on plays in front of him. His COD issues and lead to awkward angles and running past plays however and I’m not sure he has the hips to do much in the deep half. Could struggle to find a position at the next level and might be better suited as a Tampa-2 MLB or WILL (plays with toughness). Maybe a nickel back defender in the box. Good special teams. Round 5
Anthony Harris, Virginia (6005, 183#)
Try hard kid that lacks many plus attributes. Coming off injury and hasn’t worked out this off-season so top end speed will matter. Looks in the 4.55 to 4.60 range on tape. Despite lack of weight is a willing tackler and will drop into the box on occasion. Wraps up well on the outside and deep half. Certainly not an elite talent, but I’ve seen worse and is not a bad late round flyer. Round 5-6
Chris Hackett*, TCU (6002, 195#)
Timed speed killed stock, but he’s a natural free safety that understands a lot of how to play the position. Naturally aggressive (maybe too much so) and has a knack for turnovers. Really depends if you think 4.70 time just eliminates guys on your board or not. I think he could find a spot. Round 6
Kyshoen Jarrett, Virginia Tech (5097, 200#)
Height/length limitations but he’s a tough defender with good speed and COD skill and should be an exceptional special team type player while seeing if he can play NFL defensive back. Not a bad choice late to bolster athletic depth/special teams and maybe have a nice roll player in the secondary that can play both safety spots in a pitch (after some maturation). Round 6-7
Ryan Murphy, Oregon State (6005, 214#)
One of the few safety prospects with elite explosion/speed numbers. Tape isn’t great and isn’t getting a lot of draft press. Non-combine invite that blew up his pro day (4.48, 39”, 10’-5”, 4.20/7.06). Teams might look at him as a big CB. Round 7
