- OPERATION: NFL DRAFT -
Top Safety Prospects
Updated: April 22nd, 2009
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Ranking: #1
Name: Chip Vaughn
Height: 6'1
Weight: 221 lbs.
College: Wake Forest
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Physical specimen; has tremendous size and bulk.
- Is very fast and agile for his size; plays faster than he ran.
- Tough, physical presence in the run game; will stick his nose in with the big guys.
- Is a product machine; very active and intelligent.
- Doesn't take plays off and always has his head in the game.
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Ranking: #2
Name: Patrick Chung
Height: 5'11
Weight: 212 lbs.
College: Oregon
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Is the most experienced safety in this class; four year starter at Oregon.
- Plays aggressive in the run game; anticipates plays extremely well.
- Like to be physical in the pasing game; will use his body to disengage routes.
- Has a great understanding of the playbook; will have no problem there.
- Will be an effective starter immediately.
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Ranking: #3
Name: Mike Hamlin
Height: 6'2
Weight: 214 lbs.
College: Clemson
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Plays with some of the best instincts I've ever seen.
- Has a tremendous combination of size and agility; uses both well.
- Is a very intelligent player that doesn't miss assignments.
- Is a sure tackler; great technique, wraps up well.
- Was a team captain at Clemson; is one of the most experienced in this class.
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Ranking: #4
Name: Malcolm Jenkins
Height: 6'0
Weight: 204 lbs.
College: Ohio State
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Will be most effective roaming the field as a safety at the next level.
- Cannot play man to man as a corner but will be effective on top at safety.
- Displays good enough strength to make the transition.
- Is an outstanding athlete in all phases but speed; speed kills.
- Loves to makes plays in the run game; was the most physical CB in college.
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Ranking: #5
Name: Emanuel Cook
Height: 5'9
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: South Carolina
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Love his physical style and aggressiveness.
- Is a fantastic help in the run game; doesn't miss tackles.
- Is a very experienced player; shows great instincts in the passing game.
- Very productive and a big character guy; loves the game of football.
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Ranking: #6
Name: Derek Pegues
Height: 5'10
Weight: 200 lbs.
College: Mississippi State
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Is a great athlete but mentally, the game isn't there yet.
- Uses good speed to close on deep passes; anticipation is not a concern.
- Takes correct angles in the run game and short pass game.
- Covers gaps extremely well, and breaks down well on tackles.
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Ranking: #7
Name: Otis Wiley
Height: 6'1
Weight: 213 lbs.
College: Michigan State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #8
Name: Louis Delmas
Height: 5'11
Weight: 202 lbs.
College: Western Michigan
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #9
Name: Rashad Johnson
Height: 5'11
Weight: 203 lbs.
College: Alabama
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #10
Name: Lendy Holmes
Height: 6'0
Weight: 206 lbs.
College: Oklahoma
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #11
Name: Marcus McClinton
Height: 6'0
Weight: 210 lbs.
College: Kentucky
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #12
Name: Morgan Trent
Height: 6'1
Weight: 207 lbs.
College: Arizona State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #13
Name: William Moore
Height: 6'0
Weight: 221 lbs.
College: Missouri
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #14
Name: Josh Pinkard
Height: 6'1
Weight: 215 lbs.
College: Southern California
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #15
Name: Brandon Underwood
Height: 6'1
Weight: 198 lbs.
College: Cincinnati
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #16
Name: Jamarca Sanford
Height: 5'10
Weight: 214 lbs.
College: Ole Miss
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #17
Name: Darcel McBath
Height: 6'0
Weight: 198 lbs.
College: Texas Tech
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #18
Name: Curtis Taylor
Height: 6'2
Weight: 209 lbs.
College: LSU
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #19
Name: David Bruton
Height: 6'2
Weight: 219 lbs.
College: Notre Dame
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #20
Name: Courtney Greene
Height: 6'0
Weight: 212 lbs.
College: Rutgers
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #21
Name: C.J. Spillman
Height: 6'0
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: Marshall
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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