2023 NFL Draft Prospects: Safety



The top 2023 Safety prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2024 prospect. ** – denotes 2025 prospect.

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2023 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

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 | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Alabama image Brian Branch*, S, Alabama
Height: 6-0. Weight: 190. Arm: 30.75. Hand: 9.5.
Official 40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round (2023): 1.


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4/24/23: Branch recorded 90 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022. Team sources think Branch could be a hybrid cornerback/safety similar to Minkah Fitzpatrick. Branch can play nickel corner or serve as a safety in the middle of the field. If Branch were to play full-time safety in the NFL, he should add some weight to his frame to help his tackling. However, Branch is instinctive, athletic and versatile. Some sources say that Branch is one of the best tackling defensive backs they have seen in decades. He looks like a safe pick to become a solid NFL starter.

6/30/22: Alabama has had a lot of first-round cornerbacks under Nick Saban, and the 2023 NFL Draft could see a few more. Branch played well in 2021, showing size and cover skills while recording 55 tackles and nine passes broken up. In 2020, he collected 27 tackles, two interceptions and seven breakups. It would help Branch to generate more interception production as a junior.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2020 Alabama 12 7 2 0 1 27
2021 Alabama 15 9 0 0 6 55 1
2022 Alabama 13 7 2 0 15 90 3

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/3/2022 Utah St. 55-0 0 0 0 0 5
9/10/2022 @ Texas 20-19 0 0 0 1 7
9/17/2022 ULM 63-7 1 0 0 1 5 1
9/24/2022 Vanderbilt 55-3 0 0 0 0 3
10/1/2022 @ Arkansas 49-26 0 0 0 0 3
10/8/2022 Texas A&M 24-20 2 0 0 2 9
10/15/2022 @ Tennessee 49-52 0 0 0 1 9
10/22/2022 Mississippi St. 30-6 2 0 0 2 4 1
11/5/2022 @ LSU 31-32 (1) 1 0 0 0 9
11/12/2022 @ Ole Miss 30-24 1 0 0 2 8
11/19/2022 Austin Peay 34-0 0 1 0 1 8
11/26/2022 Auburn 49-27 0 0 0 1 8
12/31/2022 Kansas St.
@ New Orleans, LA
45-20 0 1 0 4 12 1


2. Illinois image Jartavius 'Quan' Martin*, S/CB, Illinois
Height: 6-0. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2023): 2-3.
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4/24/23: Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. He can play safety, nickel corner, or outside corner. Martin is a smooth athlete with instincts. He is sleeper who put together really good tape during the 2022 season. In his final season with the Illini, he recorded 64 tackles, three interceptions, 11 passes broken up, one sack and two forced fumbles. Martin helped himself with an excellent combine showing.



3. Illinois image Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
Height: 5-10. Weight: 211. Arm: 31.5. Hand: 10.25.
Official 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2023): 2-4.


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4/24/23: Brown was a solid strong safety for the Fighting Illini over the past few seasons, and the senior was a particularly dynamic playmaker in 2022. On the year, Brown recorded 59 tackles, one sack, seven passes broken up and six interceptions. That was a huge increase in ball production given that he recorded of a total of four interceptions over the previous four seasons. Brown also had 88 tackles in 2019.

Brown put together a quality week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Team sources believe Brown is a good player, plays tough, but he is not a center fielder and not impressive in man coverage on tight ends. They also say Brown gets knocked around some in the box and has some size limitations, but he is a gritty defender who is all football. Brown helped himself with a strong combine workout.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2018 Illinois 10 5 1 0 3 55
2019 Illinois 11 1 3 1 3 88
2020 Illinois 6 0 0 0 1 36
2021 Illinois 12 3 0 0 2 81 1
2022 Illinois 12 7 6 1 4 60 1

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
8/28/2021 Nebraska 30-22 0 0 0 0 9
9/4/2021 UTSA 30-37 0 0 0 0 7
9/11/2021 @ Virginia 14-42 1 0 0 0 2
9/17/2021 Maryland 17-20 0 0 0 0 5
9/25/2021 @ Purdue 9-13 1 0 0 0 7
10/2/2021 Charlotte 24-14 0 0 0 0 6
10/9/2021 Wisconsin 0-24 0 0 0 0 12
10/23/2021 @ Penn St. 20-18 (9) 0 0 0 0 3
10/30/2021 Rutgers 14-20 1 0 0 0 10
11/6/2021 @ Minnesota 14-6 0 0 0 2 9 1
11/20/2021 @ Iowa 23-33 0 0 0 0 5
11/27/2021 Northwestern 47-14 0 0 0 0 6


4. Texas A&M image Antonio Johnson, S/CB, Texas A&M
Height: 6-2. Weight: 198. Arm: 32.13. Hand: 9.75.
Official 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2023): 2-3.


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4/24/23: Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. Johnson went down with an injury against Alabama, and while he missed a good portion of the season, he played well in the final weeks of the year. While Johnson did not have a super fast 40 at the combine, he looked good in field drills.

6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. The sophomore recorded 79 tackles, an interception and five passes defended on the year. Johnson has phenomenal length and size to match up against NFL receivers. If he does well against speed receivers in the SEC, he could be a high riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Some evaluators are concerned Johnson could be too tall and leggy to run with pro receivers, so they will be watching closely how he does against top receivers during the 2022 season.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2020 Texas A&M 7 1 0 0 1 14
2021 Texas A&M 12 5 1 0 10 79 1
2022 Texas A&M 9 1 0 0 5 71 1

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/3/2022 Sam Houston 31-0 0 0 0 1 4 1
9/10/2022 App State 14-17 0 0 0 0 13
9/17/2022 Miami (FL) 17-9 0 0 0 0 8
9/24/2022 Arkansas
@ Arlington, TX
23-21 0 0 0 0 13
10/1/2022 @ Mississippi St. 24-42 1 0 0 0 8
10/8/2022 @ Alabama 20-24 0 0 0 0 2
10/22/2022 @ South Carolina 24-30 0 0 0 0 0
10/29/2022 Ole Miss 28-31 0 0 0 0 0
11/5/2022 Florida 24-41 0 0 0 0 0
11/12/2022 @ Auburn 10-13 0 0 0 3 10
11/19/2022 Massachusetts 20-3 0 0 0 1 3
11/26/2022 LSU 38-23 0 0 0 0 10


5. California image Daniel Scott, S, California
Height: 6-1. Weight: 208. Arm: 30.25. Hand: 10.
Official 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2023): 2-3.


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4/24/23: Scott finished up a long career at California with a strong senior year that really helped him with the NFL. In 2022, Scott recorded 85 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and four passes broken up. He totaled 82 tackles, three interceptions and two pass breakups in 2021. Scott has quality size for the NFL.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2021 Lincoln (PA) 2 0 0 0 0 0
2022 Lincoln (PA) 3 0 0 0 0 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/4/2021 Lock Haven 0-20 0 0 0 0 0
9/11/2021 Central St. (OH) 7-19 0 0 0 0 0
9/18/2021 @ Gardner-Webb 0-56 0 0 0 0 0
9/25/2021 Shaw 6-41 0 0 0 0 0
10/2/2021 @ Fayetteville St. 9-46 0 0 0 0 0
10/9/2021 @ Virginia Union 0-32 0 0 0 0 0
10/16/2021 Elizabeth City St. 17-14 0 0 0 0 0
10/23/2021 @ Virginia St. 3-23 0 0 0 0 0
10/30/2021 Bowie St. 7-31 0 0 0 0 0
11/6/2021 @ Chowan 12-28 0 0 0 0 0


6. Notre Dame image Brandon Joseph*, S, Notre Dame
Height: 6-0. Weight: 202. Arm: 30.88. Hand: 9.
Official 40 Time: 4.62.
Projected Round (2023): 2-3.


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4/24/23: In 2022, Joseph recorded 30 tackles, forced fumble, an interception and a pass broken up. He was decent, but unimpressive, for Notre Dame. Joseph decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft rather than return to school.

6/30/22: Joseph was one of 2020’s breakout stars, putting together a dominant season for Northwestern. He was a ballhawk who helped the Wildcats to get to the Big Ten Championship and produced a lot of splash plays with six interceptions, two passes broken up and 52 tackles. In 2021, he collected 79 tackles, four passes defended and three interceptions. Joseph has good size, instincts, quickness and athleticism.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 Northwestern 4 0 0 0 0 4
2020 Northwestern 9 2 6 0 1 52
2021 Northwestern 12 4 3 0 2 80 1
2022 Notre Dame 10 1 1 1 0 30

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/3/2022 @ Ohio St. 10-21 0 0 0 0 4
9/10/2022 Marshall 21-26 0 0 0 0 8
9/17/2022 California 24-17 1 0 0 0 3
9/24/2022 @ North Carolina 45-32 0 0 0 0 0
10/8/2022 BYU
@ Las Vegas, NV
28-20 0 0 0 0 6
10/15/2022 Stanford 14-16 0 0 0 0 4
10/22/2022 UNLV 44-21 0 0 0 0 0
10/29/2022 @ Syracuse 41-24 0 1 1 0 2
11/5/2022 Clemson 35-14 0 0 0 0 0
11/12/2022 Navy
@ Baltimore, MD
35-32 0 0 0 0 0
11/19/2022 Boston College 44-0 0 0 0 0 0
11/26/2022 @ Southern California 27-38 0 0 0 0 3
12/30/2022 South Carolina
@ Jacksonville, FL
45-38 0 0 0 0 0


7. Alabama image Demarco Hellams, S, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 208.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2023): 3-4.
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4/24/23: Hellams racked up 108 tackles, one forced fumble, one sack, one interception and seven passes broken up in 2022. He was a solid defender for Alabama and could fit as a strong safety in the NFL.

7/1/22: Hellams first saw the field in 2020, recording 62 tackles and three passes broken up. He produced more in 2021, totaling 87 tackles, three interceptions and three passes defended. Hellams needs to show improvement in pass coverage to rise as a senior.



8. Penn State image Ji'Ayir Brown, S, Penn State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 203. Arm: 31.25. Hand: 10.13.
Official 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2023): 2-4.


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4/24/23: Brown turned in a solid senior season with 66 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, three interceptions and four passes broken up. In 2021, he was even better with 73 stops, one forced fumble, five passes broken up and six interceptions. Brown is short and lacks length, but he has good instincts and ball skills.



9. Alabama image Jordan Battle, S, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 209. Arm: 32. Hand: 8.5.
Official 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2023): 3-5.


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4/24/23: Battle recorded 71 tackles, two passes broken up and an interception in 2022. He was solid for the Crimson Tide, but did not make many splash plays. Team sources shared they feel Battle has limitations, but he could end up being a starter at the next level.

7/1/22: Battle notched 85 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up in 2021. He played solid football for Alabama, but he was not overly impressive. Battle is more of a strong safety type for the NFL. He was a tough defender for Alabama in 2020, totaling 58 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. Over the course of the season, Battle illustrated that he has a good skill set and upside to improve as he gains experience.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 Alabama 13 1 1 0 2 30 1
2020 Alabama 13 4 1 1 5 66
2021 Alabama 15 3 3 2 1 85
2022 Alabama 13 2 1 0 1 71

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/3/2022 Utah St. 55-0 0 0 0 0 4
9/10/2022 @ Texas 20-19 0 0 0 0 4
9/17/2022 ULM 63-7 0 0 0 0 1
9/24/2022 Vanderbilt 55-3 0 0 0 0 5
10/1/2022 @ Arkansas 49-26 0 0 0 0 8
10/8/2022 Texas A&M 24-20 0 0 0 0 3
10/15/2022 @ Tennessee 49-52 0 0 0 0 7
10/22/2022 Mississippi St. 30-6 1 0 0 0 6
11/5/2022 @ LSU 31-32 (1) 0 0 0 0 7
11/12/2022 @ Ole Miss 30-24 1 0 0 0 8
11/19/2022 Austin Peay 34-0 0 0 0 0 4
11/26/2022 Auburn 49-27 0 0 0 0 5
12/31/2022 Kansas St.
@ New Orleans, LA
45-20 0 1 0 1 9


10. LSU image Jay Ward, S, LSU
Height: 6-1. Weight: 188. Arm: 32.5. Hand: 8.25.
Official 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2023): 3-4.


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4/24/23: In 2022, Ward totaled 54 tackles, an interception and four pass breakups. He did a decent job.

7/1/22: Ward flashed in 2020, showing some ball skills at cornerback. He recorded 29 tackles, three passes interceptions and nine broken up on the year, which was his first season of serious playing time. In 2021, Ward moved to free safety, and playing in coverage on the back end was a better fit for him. On the year, he collected 69 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defended and one forced fumble. Ward has potential and also needs to fill out his frame for the NFL.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 LSU 13 3 0 0 0 4
2020 LSU 9 6 3 1 0 29
2021 LSU 11 4 2 0 2 71
2022 LSU 13 4 1 0 3 60

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/4/2022 Florida St.
@ New Orleans, LA
23-24 1 0 0 0 8
9/10/2022 Southern U. 65-17 0 0 0 0 0
9/17/2022 Mississippi St. 31-16 1 1 0 2 11
9/24/2022 New Mexico 38-0 0 0 0 0 0
10/1/2022 @ Auburn 21-17 1 0 0 0 6
10/8/2022 Tennessee 13-40 0 0 0 0 2
10/15/2022 @ Florida 45-35 0 0 0 0 5
10/22/2022 Ole Miss 45-20 0 0 0 0 4
11/5/2022 Alabama 32-31 (1) 0 0 0 0 3
11/12/2022 @ Arkansas 13-10 0 0 0 0 4
11/19/2022 UAB 41-10 1 0 0 0 3
11/26/2022 @ Texas A&M 23-38 0 0 0 0 6
12/3/2022 Georgia
@ Atlanta, GA
30-50 0 0 0 1 5
1/2/2023 Purdue
@ Orlando, FL
63-7 0 0 0 0 3


11. Boise State image J.L. Skinner, S, Boise State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2023): 3-5.
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4/24/23: Over the past few seasons, Skinner was a solid safety for the Broncos. The senior totaled 65 tackles, four interceptions and five passes broken up in 2022. In 2021, he recorded 92 tackles, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and three passes broken up. Skinner accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He wasn’t bad in practice, but he looked very thin and needs to gain weight for the NFL.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 Boise St. 14 3 0 0 1 12
2020 Boise St. 6 1 1 0 2 37
2021 Boise St. 12 6 2 0 7 92
2022 Boise St. 12 5 4 0 1 65

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/2/2021 @ UCF 31-36 1 0 0 0 13
9/10/2021 UTEP 54-13 0 0 0 0 9
9/18/2021 Oklahoma St. 20-21 1 0 0 3 10
9/25/2021 @ Utah St. 27-3 2 0 0 0 13
10/2/2021 Nevada 31-41 1 0 0 0 6
10/9/2021 @ BYU 26-17 0 0 0 0 2
10/16/2021 Air Force 17-24 0 0 0 0 9
10/30/2021 @ Colorado St. 28-19 0 0 0 0 3
11/6/2021 @ Fresno St. 40-14 0 1 0 1 3
11/12/2021 Wyoming 23-13 0 0 0 1 6
11/20/2021 New Mexico 37-0 0 1 0 2 9
11/26/2021 @ San Diego St. 16-27 1 0 0 0 9


12. Georgia image Chris Smith, S, Georgia
Height: 5-11. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2023): 4-6.
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4/24/23: Smith was a solid back-end defender for Georgia over the past few seasons. In 2022, he totaled 57 tackles, one sack, three interceptions and five passes broken up. In 2021, he recorded 34 tackles, three interceptions and four passes broken up.

Smith is undersized and might be more of a backup and special teams contributor at the next level. At the Senior Bowl, Smith had a disappointing week.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2018 Louisiana 3 0 0 0 0 1
2019 Louisiana 14 0 0 0 0 1
2020 Louisiana 11 1 0 0 0 1
2021 Louisiana 13 0 0 0 0 0
2022 Louisiana 11 0 0 0 0 1

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/4/2021 @ Texas 18-38 0 0 0 0 0
9/11/2021 Nicholls 27-24 0 0 0 0 0
9/16/2021 Ohio 49-14 0 0 0 0 0
9/25/2021 @ Ga. Southern 28-20 0 0 0 0 0
10/2/2021 @ South Alabama 20-18 0 0 0 0 0
10/12/2021 App State 41-13 0 0 0 0 0
10/21/2021 @ Arkansas St. 28-27 0 0 0 0 0
10/30/2021 Texas St. 45-0 0 0 0 0 0
11/4/2021 Georgia St. 21-17 0 0 0 0 0
11/13/2021 @ Troy 35-21 0 0 0 0 0
11/20/2021 @ Liberty 42-14 0 0 0 0 0
11/27/2021 ULM 21-16 0 0 0 0 0
12/4/2021 App State 24-16 0 0 0 0 0
12/18/2021 Marshall
@ New Orleans
36-21 0 0 0 0 0


13. Florida State image Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 191. Arm: 29.63. Hand: 8.75.
Official 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2023): 4-6.


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4/24/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. Sources say he is a good player, but undersized. They feel Robinson might have to be a nickelback in the NFL.

7/1/22: Robinson has been a steady contributor and run defender over the past three seasons. He recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. In each of those seasons, he notched an interception and four passes defended. Robinson put together his best season in 2021 with 84 tackles four interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 South Carolina 12 4 1 0 2 62
2020 South Carolina 10 4 1 0 2 74
2021 Florida St. 12 3 4 0 9 84
2022 Florida St. 13 5 1 0 6 99 1

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
8/27/2022 Duquesne 47-7 2 0 0 0 4
9/4/2022 LSU
@ New Orleans, LA
24-23 0 0 0 0 4
9/16/2022 @ Louisville 35-31 1 0 0 0 9
9/24/2022 Boston College 44-14 0 0 0 0 4
10/1/2022 Wake Forest 21-31 0 0 0 0 13
10/8/2022 @ NC State 17-19 0 1 0 0 9
10/15/2022 Clemson 28-34 0 0 0 0 8
10/29/2022 Georgia Tech 41-16 0 0 0 2 10
11/5/2022 @ Miami (FL) 45-3 0 0 0 1 7
11/12/2022 @ Syracuse 38-3 0 0 0 1 2
11/19/2022 Louisiana 49-17 1 0 0 1 6
11/25/2022 Florida 45-38 0 0 0 0 10
12/29/2022 Oklahoma
@ Orlando, FL
35-32 1 0 0 1 13 1


14. Northwestern image Cameron Mitchell*, S/CB, Northwestern
Height: 5-11. Weight: 191. Arm: 31.38. Hand: 9.75.
Official 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2023): 2-3.


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4/24/23: Mitchell played really well in 2022 with blanket coverage. He recorded 52 tackles, one interception, seven passes broken up, one forced fumble and one sack on the year. Mitchell has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. He also could have sufficient versatility to play safety as well as cornerback at the next level. Mitchell would go higher, but major medical concerns are hurting him around the league.

6/30/22: In 2021, Mitchell was a solid No. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. He has one interception over his college career and could use more ball production.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 Northwestern 4 0 0 0 0 1
2020 Northwestern 8 5 1 0 1 18 .5
2021 Northwestern 12 6 0 0 1 48
2022 Northwestern 9 7 1 0 3 43 1

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
8/27/2022 Nebraska
@ Dublin, TBA
31-28 2 1 0 0 6
9/10/2022 Duke 23-31 1 0 0 0 2
9/17/2022 Southern Ill. 24-31 0 0 0 0 0
9/24/2022 Miami (OH) 14-17 1 0 0 1 3 1
10/1/2022 @ Penn St. 7-17 0 0 0 1 11
10/8/2022 Wisconsin 7-42 0 0 0 0 3
10/22/2022 @ Maryland 24-31 0 0 0 0 6
10/29/2022 @ Iowa 13-33 0 0 0 0 4
11/5/2022 Ohio St. 7-21 3 0 0 0 4
11/12/2022 @ Minnesota 3-31 0 0 0 1 4
11/19/2022 @ Purdue 0 0 0 0 0
11/26/2022 @ Illinois 0 0 0 0 0


15. Houston image Gervarrius Owens, S, Houston
Height: 6-0. Weight: 195. Arm: 32. Hand: 9.5.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2023): 4-6.


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4/24/23: Owens recorded 74 tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles and seven pass breakups in 2022. He was a solid defender for the Cougars.

7/1/22: Owens was a quality defender for the Cougars as a junior, recording 52 tackle, two interceptions and three passes defended. He had 28 tackles and 54 stops in the previous two seasons, respectively. Owens needs to improve his ball production and splash plays to rise as a senior.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 Houston 12 5 1 0 1 54 .5
2020 Houston 8 2 0 0 3 25
2021 Houston 14 3 2 1 7 52
2022 Houston 12 8 1 0 2 74

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/3/2022 @ UTSA 37-35 (3) 0 0 0 0 5
9/10/2022 @ Texas Tech 30-33 (1) 3 1 0 0 8
9/17/2022 Kansas 30-48 1 0 0 0 9
9/24/2022 Rice 34-27 0 0 0 0 1
9/30/2022 Tulane 24-27 (1) 0 0 0 0 0
10/7/2022 @ Memphis 33-32 0 0 0 2 9
10/22/2022 @ Navy 38-20 1 0 0 0 5
10/29/2022 South Fla. 42-27 0 0 0 0 8
11/5/2022 @ SMU 63-77 0 0 0 0 8
11/12/2022 Temple 43-36 3 0 0 0 9
11/19/2022 @ East Carolina 42-3 0 0 0 0 2
11/26/2022 Tulsa 30-37 0 0 0 0 6
12/23/2022 Louisiana
@ Shreveport, LA
23-16 0 0 0 0 4


16. Minnesota image Jordan Howden, S, Minnesota
Height: 6-0. Weight: 203. Arm: 32.25. Hand: 9.5.
Official 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2023): 4-6.


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4/24/23: Howden totaled 58 tackles, two interceptions and five passes broken up in 2022.

7/1/22: Howden has not had big production in college, but has played well enough to get onto NFL teams’ preseason watchlist. In 2021, Howden notched 43 tackles and five passes batted. His best season came in 2019 when he recorded 57 stops, an interception and six passes defended.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2018 Minnesota 13 3 1 0 0 45
2019 Minnesota 13 6 1 0 1 57
2020 Minnesota 7 1 0 0 0 37
2021 Minnesota 12 5 0 0 2 43
2022 Minnesota 13 5 2 0 4 58

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/1/2022 New Mexico St. 38-0 0 0 0 0 2
9/10/2022 Western Ill. 62-10 0 1 0 1 4
9/17/2022 Colorado 49-7 0 0 0 0 2
9/24/2022 @ Michigan St. 34-7 0 0 0 0 1
10/1/2022 Purdue 10-20 1 1 0 0 4
10/15/2022 @ Illinois 14-26 1 0 0 0 10
10/22/2022 @ Penn St. 17-45 0 0 0 1 7
10/29/2022 Rutgers 31-0 0 0 0 0 2
11/5/2022 @ Nebraska 20-13 2 0 0 0 4
11/12/2022 Northwestern 31-3 0 0 0 1 5
11/19/2022 Iowa 10-13 0 0 0 0 6
11/26/2022 @ Wisconsin 23-16 0 0 0 0 4
12/29/2022 Syracuse
@ New York, NY
28-20 1 0 0 1 7


17. Florida image Rashad Torrence**, S, Florida
Height: 6-0. Weight: 193. Arm: 32. Hand: 10.
Official 40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round (2023): 3-5.


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4/24/23: Torrence recorded 84 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. While he didn’t play poorly, he wasn’t as impactful as he was in 2021 and missed some tackles. Torrence should have definitely returned to Florida for his fourth season, but he decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.

7/1/22: Florida fired Dan Mullen in large part because the Gators had not recruited good talent, as evidenced by their pathetic defense in 2021. The one exception was Torrence. He was very impressive, doing a good job in coverage, putting up quality run defense, and showing solid instincts. Torrence notched 87 tackles, three interceptions and two passes defended in 2021. He is a versatile safety who has upside.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2020 Florida 10 0 0 0 0 25
2021 Florida 13 2 3 0 3 87
2022 Florida 12 1 0 0 0 84

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/4/2021 Fla. Atlantic 35-14 0 0 0 0 3
9/11/2021 @ South Fla. 42-20 0 0 0 0 5
9/18/2021 Alabama 29-31 0 0 0 0 8
9/25/2021 Tennessee 38-14 0 0 0 0 0
10/2/2021 @ Kentucky 13-20 0 0 0 0 2
10/9/2021 Vanderbilt 42-0 0 0 0 2 15
10/16/2021 @ LSU 42-49 0 0 0 0 6
10/30/2021 Georgia
@ Jacksonville, FL
7-34 0 2 0 0 8
11/6/2021 @ South Carolina 17-40 0 0 0 1 9
11/13/2021 Samford 70-52 0 0 0 0 12
11/20/2021 @ Missouri 23-24 (1) 0 0 0 0 7
11/27/2021 Florida St. 24-21 1 1 0 0 6
12/23/2021 UCF
@ Tampa, FL
17-29 1 0 0 0 6


18. Iowa image Kaevon Merriweather, S, Iowa
Height: 6-0. Weight: 205. Arm: 31.88. Hand: 9.25.
Official 40 Time: 4.62.
Projected Round (2023): 5-7.


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4/24/23: Merriweather recorded 47 tackles, three interceptions, three passes broken up and a forced fumble in 2022.

7/1/22: Merriweather collected 42 tackle, an interception and four passes batted in 2021. He has quality size to him, but needs to show more pass-coverage skills as a senior.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2018 Iowa 9 0 0 0 0 1
2019 Iowa 2 0 0 0 0 5
2020 Iowa 8 1 0 0 0 23
2021 Iowa 14 4 1 0 0 42
2022 Iowa 12 3 3 0 2 47

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/3/2022 South Dakota St. 7-3 0 0 0 1 4
9/10/2022 Iowa St. 7-10 0 0 0 0 5
9/17/2022 Nevada 27-0 0 0 0 0 5
9/24/2022 @ Rutgers 27-10 1 1 0 0 3
10/1/2022 Michigan 14-27 0 0 0 0 6
10/8/2022 @ Illinois 6-9 0 0 0 0 5
10/22/2022 @ Ohio St. 10-54 0 0 0 1 5
10/29/2022 Northwestern 33-13 0 1 0 0 2
11/5/2022 @ Purdue 24-3 0 1 0 0 3
11/12/2022 Wisconsin 24-10 2 0 0 0 3
11/19/2022 @ Minnesota 13-10 0 0 0 0 4
11/25/2022 Nebraska 17-24 0 0 0 0 2
12/31/2022 Kentucky
@ Nashville, TN
21-0 0 0 0 0 0


19. Minnesota image Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Height: 6-2. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2023): 5-7.
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4/24/23: In 2022, Nubin totaled 55 tackles, four interceptions, three passes broken up and a forced fumble.

7/1/22: In 2021, Nubin was a decent defender for the Gophers, recording 49 tackles, three interceptions and two passes defended. For the NFL, Nubin would have to fit as a backup strong safety and special teams contributor to start out his career. Then he may be able to grow beyond that role.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 Minnesota 12 2 0 0 0 6
2020 Minnesota 7 0 1 0 1 41
2021 Minnesota 13 2 3 0 1 52 1
2022 Minnesota 11 3 4 0 2 55

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/1/2022 New Mexico St. 38-0 0 0 0 0 1
9/10/2022 Western Ill. 62-10 0 0 0 0 1
9/17/2022 Colorado 49-7 1 0 0 0 1
9/24/2022 @ Michigan St. 34-7 0 0 0 0 7
10/1/2022 Purdue 10-20 0 1 0 0 5
10/15/2022 @ Illinois 14-26 0 0 0 2 13
10/22/2022 @ Penn St. 17-45 0 0 0 0 4
10/29/2022 Rutgers 31-0 0 2 0 0 3
11/5/2022 @ Nebraska 20-13 1 0 0 0 7
11/12/2022 Northwestern 31-3 0 1 0 0 5
11/19/2022 Iowa 10-13 1 0 0 0 8
11/26/2022 @ Wisconsin 23-16 0 0 0 0 0
12/29/2022 Syracuse
@ New York, NY
28-20 0 0 0 0 0


20. Florida image Trey Dean, S, Florida
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200. Arm: 31.75. Hand: 9.25.
Official 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2023): 6-FA.


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4/24/23: Over the course of 2022, Dean collected 81 tackles and four passes broken up. Team sources said they think he is a better athlete than football player. Dean has received some late-round grades for the 2023 NFL Draft.

7/1/22: Dean has been a steady contributor for the Gators over the past four seasons. He had modest tackle totals in 2018 (26), 2019 (26), and 2020 (34) before breaking out in 2021 with 88 tackles, an interception and eight passes defended. Dean forms a nice tandem with Rashad Torrence, but Dean needs to produce more splash plays to rise as a senior.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2018 Florida 13 6 1 0 1 26
2019 Florida 13 1 1 0 5 26 2
2020 Florida 11 0 1 0 1 34 1
2021 Florida 13 9 1 0 5 92 1.5
2022 Florida 12 4 0 0 5 81 .5

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/4/2021 Fla. Atlantic 35-14 1 0 0 0 6
9/11/2021 @ South Fla. 42-20 0 0 0 0 1
9/18/2021 Alabama 29-31 0 0 0 1 8
9/25/2021 Tennessee 38-14 1 0 0 2 11 .5
10/2/2021 @ Kentucky 13-20 1 0 0 0 8
10/9/2021 Vanderbilt 42-0 2 1 0 0 7
10/16/2021 @ LSU 42-49 1 0 0 0 5
10/30/2021 Georgia
@ Jacksonville, FL
7-34 0 0 0 1 11 1
11/6/2021 @ South Carolina 17-40 0 0 0 1 11
11/13/2021 Samford 70-52 2 0 0 0 4
11/20/2021 @ Missouri 23-24 (1) 0 0 0 0 3
11/27/2021 Florida St. 24-21 1 0 0 0 9
12/23/2021 UCF
@ Tampa, FL
17-29 0 0 0 0 8


21. Virginia Tech image Chamarri Conner, S, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-0. Weight: 202. Arm: 31.38. Hand: 9.
Official 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2023): 6-FA.


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4/24/23: Conner recorded 66 tackles and two passes defended in 2022.

7/1/22: Conner has been a quality run defender for the Hokies over the past two seasons, recording 85 tackles in 2021 after notching 81 stops in 2020. His junior year in 2021 was his best season, as he also had two sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception and five passes batted. Conner is a strong safety type who needs to show more coverage skills in 2022.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2018 Virginia Tech 13 0 0 0 0 13
2019 Virginia Tech 13 8 1 0 11 68 5.5
2020 Virginia Tech 11 4 2 0 4 81
2021 Virginia Tech 13 5 1 0 6 86 2
2022 Virginia Tech 11 2 0 0 2 67

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/2/2022 @ Old Dominion 17-20 0 0 0 1 8
9/10/2022 Boston College 27-10 0 0 0 0 5
9/17/2022 Wofford 27-7 0 0 0 0 6
9/22/2022 West Virginia 10-33 0 0 0 0 11
10/1/2022 @ North Carolina 10-41 0 0 0 0 5
10/8/2022 @ Pittsburgh 29-45 1 0 0 0 7
10/15/2022 Miami (FL) 14-20 0 0 0 0 4
10/27/2022 @ NC State 21-22 0 0 0 1 7
11/5/2022 Georgia Tech 27-28 1 0 0 0 4
11/12/2022 @ Duke 7-24 0 0 0 0 6
11/19/2022 @ Liberty 23-22 0 0 0 0 4


22. San Diego State image Patrick McMorris, S, San Diego State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round (2023): 7-FA.
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4/24/23: In 2022, McMorris recorded 61 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up.

7/1/22: McMorris was a really good defender for the Aztecs in 2021, recording 90 tackles, four interceptions and nine passes broken up. McMorris could rise as a senior, and he would be rated higher if it weren’t for some limitations.


Seasonal Stats

Season Team Games PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
2019 San Diego St. 9 0 0 0 0 1
2020 San Diego St. 7 1 0 0 2 10
2021 San Diego St. 14 9 4 0 4 90
2022 San Diego St. 12 5 1 0 5 61

Game Log

Date Opponent Result PBU Int IntRetTDs TFL Tackles Sacks
9/3/2022 Arizona 20-38 0 0 0 0 8
9/10/2022 Idaho St. 38-7 1 0 0 2 8
9/17/2022 @ Utah 7-35 1 0 0 0 3
9/24/2022 Toledo 17-14 0 0 0 0 0
9/30/2022 @ Boise St. 13-35 0 0 0 1 7
10/8/2022 Hawaii 16-14 1 0 0 0 5
10/22/2022 @ Nevada 23-7 2 0 0 0 2
10/29/2022 @ Fresno St. 28-32 0 1 0 0 2
11/5/2022 UNLV 14-10 0 0 0 0 8
11/12/2022 San Jose St. 43-27 0 0 0 0 3
11/18/2022 @ New Mexico 34-10 0 0 0 1 9
11/26/2022 Air Force 3-13 0 0 0 1 4
12/24/2022 Middle Tenn.
@ Honolulu, HI
23-25 0 0 0 0 2


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