Best Safeties In College Football

LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green (14) can't pull in a pass in the end zone as he is covered by Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) in the first half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

In modern football, safeties have evolved into multi-disciplined generalists that play high, in the box, or in coverage. 

Few football experts would choose to build a team starting at the safety position, but good safeties are nevertheless important parts for any complete defense at the college or professional level. 

Whether you’re a college football diehard or an NFL fan preparing for the draft, here are the top-graded safeties of the 2024 college football season, according to PFF. All listed players have logged a qualifying number of snaps. 

Best Safeties In College Football

PlayerTeam2025 Draft Eligible?2025 Draft Projection
Lathan RansomOhio StateYesDay 3
Bray HubbardAlabamaNo (2027)N/A
J.J. RobertsMarshallYesUDFA
Craig WoodsonCalYesUDFA
Rayuan Lane IIINavyYesUDFA
Gabe TaylorRiceYesUDFA
Tyree SkipperLouisianaYesUDFA
Jahron ManningOld DominionNo (2026)N/A
Michael TaafeeTexasNo (2026)N/A
Antwan Peek Jr.CincinnatiNo (2026)N/A
Caleb DownsOhio StateNo (2027)N/A
Terry MooreDukeNo (2026)N/A
Koi PerichMinnesotaNo (2028)N/A
Malachi MooreAlabamaYesFirst Round
Yam BanksOle MissYesUDFA
Robert Spears-JenningsOklahomaNo (2026)N/A
Bud ClarkTCUNo (2026)N/A
Trey WashingtonOle MissYesUDFA
Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenToledoNo (2026)N/A

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.