Only two days left until the start of the NFL draft! On this occasion, TouchdownActu offers you a daily overview of the best players at each position, with current projections concerning them. In the spotlight today, safeties.
1. Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
Projection: 2nd round.
1m85, 90 kilos.
Stats 2023: 53 tackles, 4 passes defended, 5 interceptions.
2. Javon Bullard, Georgia
Projection: 2nd-3rd round.
1m80, 89 kilos.
Stats 2023: 56 tackles, 5 passes defended, 2 interceptions.
3. Kamren Kinchens, Miami FL
Projection: 2nd-3rd round.
1m80, 91 kilos.
Stats 2023: 59 tackles, including 2 and a half for loss, 5 passes defended, 5 interceptions including a Pick-6.
4. Calen Bullock, USC
Projection: 2nd-3rd round.
1m88, 85 kilos.
Stats 2023: 63 tackles, 7 passes defended, 2 interceptions including a Pick-6.
5. Cole Bishop, Utah
Projection: 2nd-3rd round.
1m88, 92 kilos.
Stats 2023: 60 tackles, including 6 and a half for loss, 3 sacks, 4 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles covered.
6. Jaden Hicks, Washington State
Projection: 3rd round.
1m88, 95 kilos.
2023 stats: 79 tackles including 6 for loss, 2 and a half sacks, 4 passes defended, 2 interceptions including a Pick-6.
7. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Texas Tech
Projection: 3rd-4th round.
1m83, 89 kilos.
Stats 2023: 73 tackles, 8 passes defended, 4 interceptions.
8. Kalen King, Penn State
Projection: 3rd-4th round.
1m80, 86 kilos.
Stats 2023: 29 tackles, 2 passes defended.
9. Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest
Projection: 4th-5th round.
1m78, 94 kilos.
Stats 2023: 80 tackles including 5 for loss, 2 passes defended, one interception.
10. Tykee Smith, Georgia
Projection: 4th-5th round.
1m78, 91 kilos.
2023 stats: 70 tackles, including 8 and a half for loss, 2 sacks, 2 passes defended, 4 interceptions.
11. Sione Vaki, Utah
Projection: 4th-5th round.
1m80, 95 kilos.
2023 stats: 51 tackles, including 8 and a half for loss, 2 sacks, 2 passes defended, one interception.
12. Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State
Projection: 4th-5th round.
1m88, 97 kilos.
Stats 2023: 74 tackles, including 3 for loss, 8 passes defended, 2 interceptions.
13. Jaylin Simpson, Auburn
Projection: 4th-5th round.
1m83, 81 kilos.
Stats 2023: 36 tackles, 3 passes defended, 4 interceptions including a Pick-6.
14. James Williams, Miami FL
Projection: 5th round.
1m80, 91 kilos.
2023 stats: 73 tackles, 5 passes defended, one interception, 2 forced fumbles.
15. Beau Brade, Maryland
Projection: 5th round.
1m83, 91 kilos.
Stats 2023: 75 tackles, including 4 for loss, 6 passes defended, one interception.
16. Evan Williams, Oregon
Projection: 5th-6th round.
1m80, 90 kilos.
Stats 2023: 82 tackles, including 5 for loss, 4 and a half sacks, 2 passes defended, 2 fumbles covered.
17. Tyler Owens, Texas Tech
Projection: 5th-6th round.
1m88, 97 kilos.
Stats 2023: 37 tackles, 2 passes defended.
18. Dominique Hampton, Washington
Projection: 6th-7th round.
1m88, 97 kilos.
Stats 2023: 109 tackles, 7 passes defended, 2 interceptions.
19. Jaylon Carlies, Missouri
Projection: 6th-7th round.
1m90, 102 kilos.
2023 stats: 64 tackles, including 4 and a half for loss, 2 sacks, 5 passes defended, 2 interceptions.
20. Josh Proctor, Ohio State
Projection: 6th-7th round.
1m86, 90 kilos.
Stats 2023: 47 tackles, including 4 for loss, 8 passes defended, one Pick-6.
