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Safeties

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#1 — KJ Bolden, SAF, Georgia (6'0”, 185 lbs)

Stats: 76 tackles • 5 PBUs • 2 INT

Bolden delivered strong production with 76 tackles and 5 pass breakups, showing elite range and closing burst. His ability to trigger downhill and finish in space made him a reliable last line of defense. Strengths include range, instincts, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving man‑coverage transitions and adding strength.

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#2 — Tae Johnson, SAF, Notre Dame (6'1”, 193 lbs)

Stats: 48 tackles • 3 PBUs • 4 INT

Johnson showed high‑end ball skills with 4 interceptions and strong coverage instincts. His length and timing allowed him to disrupt throws consistently. Strengths include ball skills, anticipation, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling consistency.

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#3 — Jaylen McClain, SAF, Ohio State (6'0”, 201 lbs)

Stats: 53 tackles • 3 PBUs • 0 INT

McClain showed strong range and physicality, contributing as both a run defender and coverage player. Strengths include tackling, range, and instincts. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball production.

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#4 — Keon Sabb, SAF, Alabama (6'1”, 208 lbs)

Stats: 52 tackles • 3 PBUs • 1 INT

Sabb showed strong versatility and physicality, with the ability to play deep or rotate into the box. Strengths include toughness, range, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving angles in space.

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#5 — Jelani McDonald, SAF, Texas (6'2”, 199 lbs)

Stats: 80 tackles • 3 PBUs • 3 INT

McDonald delivered a breakout season with 80 tackles and 3 interceptions, showing elite range and playmaking ability. Strengths include athleticism, instincts, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include refining man‑coverage technique.​

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#6 — Bray Hubbard, SAF, Alabama (6'2”, 213 lbs)

Stats: 74 tackles • 8 PBUs • 4 INT

Hubbard was one of the most productive safeties in the country, with elite ball production and strong tackling. Strengths include ball skills, range, and physicality. Opportunities for improvement include improving man‑coverage transitions.

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#7 — Ty Benefield, SAF, LSU (6'3”, 208 lbs)

Stats: 105 tackles • 3 PBUs • 2 INT

Benefield was one of the most productive safeties in the country, with elite tackling volume and strong coverage impact. Strengths include physicality, instincts, and range. Opportunities for improvement include improving man‑coverage transitions.

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#8 — Terry Moore, SAF, Ohio State (6'1”, 200 lbs)

Stats: 71 tackles • 5 PBUs • 4 INT

Moore brings strong athleticism and range. Strengths include speed, tackling, and upside. Opportunities for improvement include refining coverage technique.​​

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#9 — Xavier Scott, SAF, Illinois (5'11”, 195 lbs)

Stats: 67 tackles • 5 PBUs • 0 INT

Scott showed strong tackling and zone awareness. Strengths include instincts, physicality, and reliability. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball skills.

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#10 — Tao Johnson, SAF, UCLA (6'1”, 193 lbs)

Stats: 51 tackles • 4 PBUs • 2 INT

Johnson showed strong instincts and ball skills, contributing in both deep and intermediate zones. Strengths include awareness, range, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling angles.

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#11 — Faletau Satuala, SAF, BYU (6'4”, 215 lbs)

Stats: 84 tackles • 4 PBUs • 3 INT

Satuala’s size and range made him a force in both run support and coverage. Strengths include length, tackling, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving change‑of‑direction quickness.

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#12 — Koi Perich, SAF, Oregon (6'3”, 201 lbs)

Stats: 82 tackles • 2 PBUs • 1 INT

Perich showed strong range and tackling ability, with the size to play multiple roles. Strengths include physicality, instincts, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball production.​​​​

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#13 — Amare Ferrell, SAF, Indiana (6'2”, 200 lbs)

Stats: 48 tackles • 6 PBUs • 4 INT

Ferrell delivered strong ball production with 4 interceptions and 6 breakups. Strengths include ball skills, length, and playmaking. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling consistency.

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#14 — Boo Carter, SAF, Colorado (5'11”, 200 lbs)

Stats: 25 tackles • 3 PBUs • 0 INT

Carter flashed athletic upside and strong movement skills. Strengths include agility, range, and upside. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling consistency and play strength.​

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#15 — Aaron Flowers, SAF, Oregon (6'0”, 208 lbs)

Stats: 69 tackles • 3 PBUs • 1 INT

Flowers showed strong tackling and range, with the ability to play multiple roles. Strengths include physicality, instincts, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball production.

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#16 — Adon Shuler, SAF, Notre Dame (6'0”, 192 lbs)

Stats: 53 tackles • 5 PBUs • 2 INT

Shuler showed strong instincts and ball skills, contributing in multiple coverage roles. Strengths include awareness, tackling, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving deep‑zone transitions.

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#17 — Earl Little, SAF, Ohio State (6'1”, 186 lbs)

Stats: 76 tackles • 2 PBUs • 4 INT

Little delivered elite production with 4 interceptions and 76 tackles. Strengths include instincts, range, and playmaking. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling angles.

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#18 — Marcus Neal, SAF, Penn State (6'1”, 215 lbs)

Stats: 77 tackles • 3 PBUs • 2 INT

Neal showed strong physicality and range, contributing as both a run defender and coverage player. Strengths include tackling, versatility, and instincts. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball skills.

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#19 — Bryce Thornton, SAF, Florida (5'10”, 211 lbs)

Stats: 56 tackles • 6 PBUs • 1 INT

Thornton showed strong coverage instincts and physicality. Strengths include toughness, awareness, and tackling. Opportunities for improvement include improving deep‑zone range.

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#20 — DaShawn Spears, SAF, LSU (6'3”, 209 lbs)

Stats: 17 tackles • 4 PBUs • 0 INT

Spears showed strong length and coverage potential. Strengths include size, range, and upside. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling and processing speed.

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#21 — Peyton Bowen, SAF, Oklahoma (6'0”, 203 lbs)

Stats: 46 tackles • 7 PBUs • 2 INT

Bowen showed strong instincts and playmaking ability. Strengths include awareness, range, and ball skills. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling consistency.

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#22 — Rod Moore, SAF, Michigan (6'0”, 185 lbs)

Stats: 6 tackles • 0 PBUs • 1 INT

Moore is a disciplined, instinctive safety with strong range and tackling ability. Strengths include instincts, versatility, and awareness. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball production.

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#23 — Jeremiah Cooper, SAF, Penn State (6'0”, 192 lbs)

Stats: 9 tackles • 3 PBUs • 1 INT

Cooper is a rangy, instinctive safety with strong ball skills. Strengths include awareness, range, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving tackling consistency.

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#24 — Khalil Barnes, SAF, Clemson (6'0”, 195 lbs)

Stats: 40 tackles • 2 PBUs • 0 INT

Barnes showed strong tackling and awareness. Strengths include instincts, physicality, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball production.

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#25 — Tamarcus Cooley, SAF, LSU (6'0”, 205 lbs)

Stats: 72 tackles • 2 PBUs • 2 INT

Cooley delivered strong production with 72 tackles and 2 interceptions. Strengths include tackling, range, and reliability. Opportunities for improvement include improving man‑coverage technique.

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#26 — TJ Metcalf, SAF, Tennessee (6'1”, 200 lbs)

Stats: 58 tackles • 4 PBUs • 1 INT

Metcalf showed strong instincts and physicality. Strengths include awareness, tackling, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving deep‑zone range.

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#27 — Devaughn Patterson, SAF, Wake Forest (6'0”, 217 lbs)

Stats: 80 tackles • 9 PBUs • 0 INT

Patterson delivered elite coverage disruption with 9 breakups and strong tackling volume. Strengths include physicality, instincts, and playmaking. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball skills.

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#28 — Kerry Brown, SAF, Minnesota (5'10”, 190 lbs)

Stats: 56 tackles • 3 PBUs • 2 INT

Brown showed strong instincts and range. Strengths include awareness, tackling, and versatility. Opportunities for improvement include improving deep‑zone transitions.

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#29 — Matthew Bailey, SAF, Illinois (6'2”, 215 lbs)

Stats: 76 tackles • 2 PBUs • 0 INT

Bailey showed strong tackling and physicality, with the size to play multiple roles. Strengths include toughness, instincts, and run support. Opportunities for improvement include improving ball production.

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