LOOK: The NFL’s top safeties, per TD Wire

The safety position has increased in importance over the years in the NFL as the need for more players able to cover pass catchers has increased.

Who are the best safeties in the league?

Below are the top 11, according to Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar. See them below and read his full post for a full scouting report and film breakdown for each.

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1. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers

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2. Quandre Diggs, Seattle Seahawks

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3. C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Detroit Lions

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4. Jordan Poyer, Buffalo Bills

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5. Tyrann Mathieu, New Orleans Saints

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6. Jevon Holland, Miami Dolphins

7. Kevin Byard, Tennessee Titans

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8. Jessie Bates III, Atlanta Falcons

9. Tashaun Gipson Sr., San Francisco 49ers

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10. Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos

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11. Vonn Bell, Carolina Panthers

Honorable mention

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• Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco 49ers
• Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
• Justin Reid, Kansas City Chiefs
• Julian Love, Seattle Seahawks
• Grant Delpit, Cleveland Browns
• Juan Thornhill, Cleveland Browns
• Marcus Williams, Baltimore Ravens
• Jaquan Brisker, Chicago Bears
• Duron Harmon, Las Vegas Raiders