2015 Draft: Safety Rankings

And finally we are done with the detailed 2015 NFL Draft rankings! I have broken down this entire draft class over the past few weeks one-by-one, bringing you my unfiltered thoughts on each prospect. Today we are getting to the 2015 safety class which should be no surprise to you.

By now if you haven’t you should probably check out my rankings pages to see how I have everyone ranked on a day-to-day basis. Those pages are updated fluidly throughout the draft process.

On to the safety rankings:

1. Landon Collins Alabama
I have him as one of the top 5 overall players in this draft. Phenomenal special teams player who will make a difference from play one. SOLID open field tackler but needs to wrap up more over using his body. Prefers plays to come to him, but diagnosis of plays will only get better as a pro. A complete terror in the open field. Can he break the Alabama DB curse?

2. Gerod Holliman Louisville
I would like to see him be more physical. Seems to shy away from the run game completely. A ball hawk who leads the nation in INT’s but totally unreliable outside of that. He’s a solid first round prospect but not elite because of the tackling issue. Reminds me a lot of Jarius Byrd.

3. Chris Hackett TCU
On first look of him you will notice that he is VERY lean. Could bulk up a good 15 lbs. and that is not a joke. Converted CB who loves to hit.

4. Jalen Mills LSU
Good coverage skills but uses hands a lot down-field. A hybrid CB/S. Where will he play in the NFL? Could improve play recognition. Will give up the big play. Character issues? Involved in domestic violence incident and suspended for it in college…

5. Anthony Harris Virginia
Could improve angles. Speed is VERY questionable. Even if he runs a good 40, tape says otherwise. Does not recognize developing run plays well at all.

The Rest:

6. Derron Smith Fresno State

7. Cody Prewitt Mississippi

8. Kurtis Drummond Michigan State

9. Karl Joseph WVU

10. Jeremy Cash Duke

11. Durell Eskridge Syracuse