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2023 NFL draft: Post-Senior Bowl safety rankings

The 2023 Senior Bowl is officially in the books, and after another revelatory week of action in Mobile, it’s time to update our prospect rankings for each position group in the 2023 NFL draft class.

As we look ahead to the next big mile marker in the predraft process, the NFL Scouting Combine, here’s an updated look at how we rank the top safety prospects in this year’s draft:

1. Brian Branch | Alabama

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2. Antonio Johnson | Texas A&M

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3. Jordan Battle | Alabama

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4. Christopher Smith II | Georgia

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5. JL Skinner | Boise State

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6. Jammie Robinson | Florida State

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7. Ronnie Hickman | Ohio State

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8. Ji'Ayir Brown | Penn State

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9. Jartavius Martin | Illinois

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10. Sydney Brown | Illinois

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11. Kaevon Merriweather | Iowa

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12. DeMarcco Hellams | Alabama

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13. Rashad Torrence II | Florida

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14. Jay Ward | LSU

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15. Gervarrius Owens | Houston

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16. Tykee Smith | Georgia

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17. Brandon Joseph | Notre Dame

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18. Trey Dean III | Florida

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18. Avery Young | Rutgers

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19. John Torchio | Wisconsin

Syndication: Journal Sentinel

20. Stephan Blaylock | UCLA

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21. Quindell Johnson | Memphis

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22. Kenderick Duncan Jr. | Louisville

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23. Daniel Scott | California

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24. A.J. Finley | Mississippi

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25. Beejay Williamson | Louisiana Tech

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26. Marte Mapu | Sacramento State

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27. Khoury Bethley | Arizona State

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