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NFL Draft Safety Rankings 2022: From The College Perspective

Who are the safeties who’ll matter in the 2022 NFL Draft, and what’s the college perspective on all of the top prospects?


2022 NFL Draft Safety Rankings

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It’s the 2022 NFL Draft’s most underappreciated group at – maybe – the most underappreciated position in all of sports.

Everyone gushes all over the pass rushers, and the quarterbacks, and the big play receivers. Even the tight ends are glamorized now in the modern NFL.

Amazing safeties change everything, especially now, and this year’s crop is something special.

There’s incredible speed, a few intimidating forces, and a few talents who might just be among the best players in the entire draft.

It’s a loaded position full of guys who’ll drop – really, safeties just don’t get enough love – and will turn out to be amazing Day 2 and 3 gets.

From the college perspective, here are the best safety prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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