The safety position has been evolving for years.
Once known for its heavy hitters who came crashing down into the middle to hammer receivers, safeties are now tasked with more man-to-man coverage and the ability to range on the back end. Simultaneously, blitzing has continued to be a part of the job requirement while also coming up in run support to help in sub-packages.
Today, some of the league’s finest athletes are the proverbial last lines of defense. Let’s count down the 10 best at the position headed into the 2023 campaign.
