PHOTOS: Rob Rang's 2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings - Top 5 Safeties
NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang ranked the top five safeties for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.


South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (21) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (7) tackles Wofford running back Ryan Ingram, left, for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Illinois running back Aidan Laughery (21) rushes for yardage as South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (7) defends during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (7) takes warm up catches during South Carolina's Pro Day event Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) is tackled by Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama wide receiver Malik Benson (11) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) follows a play against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs from Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the first half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) walks onto the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) in action during an NCAA football game against Miami (OH) on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 28-3. (AP Photo/Mike Buscher)

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) runs with the ball after making an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) tries to rip the ball away from Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half against Georgia in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom plays against Akron during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom plays against Akron during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom, center, sacks Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke causing a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) runs back an interception past Oklahoma State offensive lineman Jake Springfield (61) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) runs for a first down against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Oklahoma's Billy Bowman Jr. (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Dallas. Texas won 34-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)