NFL Safety Rankings

by MattMiller on Sep 4, 2008 12:46 PM EDT Comment 7 comments

The NFL season officially starts tonight. NFL scout Matt Miller has ranked every NFL player by position. In our final installment, here are the NFL safety rankings.

NES Rank Player Team (NES Grade)

1 Sanders, Bob Colts (10)
2 Wilson, Adrian Cardinals (10)
3 Reed, Ed Ravens (10)
4 Polamalu, Troy Steelers (9)
5 Rhodes, Kerry Jets (9)
6 Williams, Roy Cowboys (8)
7 Dawkins, Brian Eagles (8)
8 Landry, LaRon Redskins (8)
9 Wilson, Gibril Raiders (8)
10 Williams, Madieu Vikings (7)
11 Sharper, Darren Vikings (7)
12 Hope, Chris Titans (7)
13 Harrison, Rodney Patriots (7)
14 Grant, Deon Seahawks (7)
15 Brown, Mike Bears (7)
16 Hart, Clinton Chargers (7)
17 Schweigert, Stuart FA (7)
18 Whitner, Donte Bills (7)
19 Huff, Michael Raiders (7)
20 Phillips, Jermaine Buccaneers (7)
21 Hill, Renaldo Dolphins (7)
22 Lynch, John FA (7)
23 Jones, Sean Browns (7)
24 Russell, Brian Seahawks (7)
25 Clark, Ryan Steelers (7)
26 McCree, Marlon Broncos (7)
27 Jackson, Dexter Bengals (7)
28 Coleman, Erik Falcons (7)
29 Wilson, Eugene FA (7)
30 Nelson, Reggie Jaguars (7)
31 Manning, Danieal Bears (7)
32 Bethea, Antoine Colts (7)
33 Wesley, Greg Chiefs (6)
34 Lewis, Michael 49ers (6)
35 Chavous, Corey Rams (6)
36 Kaesviharn, Kevin Saints (6)
37 Archuleta, Adam FA (6)
38 Milloy, Lawyer Falcons (6)
39 Smith, Dwight Lions (6)
40 Demps, Will Texans (6)
41 Hutchins, Tahaya ‘Von’ Falcons (6)
42 Knight, Sammy Giants (6)
43 McGowan, Brandon Bears (6)
44 Brown, C.C. Texans (6)
45 Griffin, Michael Titans (6)
46 Meriweather, Brandon Patriots (6)
47 Allen, Will Buccaneers (6)
48 Mikell, Quintin Eagles (6)
49 Pool, Brodney Browns (6)
50 Crocker, Chris Dolphins (6)
51 Lewis, Keith 49ers (6)
52 Sanders, James Patriots (6)
53 Harris, Chris Panthers (6)
54 Davis, Keith Cowboys (6)
55 Bullocks, Josh Saints (6)
56 Collins, Nick Packers (6)
57 Carter, Tyrone Steelers (6)
58 Reed, J.R. Eagles (6)
59 Pollard, Bernard Chiefs (6)
60 Smith, Anthony Steelers (6)
61 Simpson, Yukota ‘Ko’ Bills (6)
62 Landry, Dawan Ravens (6)
63 Watkins, Pat Cowboys (6)
64 Jackson, Tanard Buccaneers (6)
65 Ferguson, Nick Texans (6)
66 Phillips, Kenny Giants (6)
67 Pearson, Kalvin Lions (5)
68 Sensabaugh, Gerald Jaguars (5)
69 Roman, Mark 49ers (5)
70 Green, Michael ‘Mike’ Seahawks (5)
71 Manuel, Marquand Broncos (5)
72 Considine, Sean Eagles (5)
73 Earl, Glenn Texans (5)
74 Johnson, Todd Rams (5)
75 Bullocks, Daniel Lions (5)
76 Fuller, Vincent Titans (5)
77 Weddle, Eric Chargers (5)
78 Scott, Bryan Bills (5)
79 Worrell, Cameron Jets (5)
80 Thompson, Lamont FA (5)
81 Nickey, Donnie Titans (5)
82 Adams, Mike Browns (5)
83 Piscitelli, Sabby Buccaneers (5)
84 Rouse, Aaron Packers (5)
85 Carter, Jerome FA (5)
86 Williams, Clevan ‘Tank’ Patriots (5)
87 Boulware, Michael Vikings (5)
88 Holt, Terrence Panthers (5)
89 Doughty, Reed Redskins (5)
90 Page, Jarrad Chiefs (5)
91 Blue, Greg Lions (5)
92 Johnson, Tyrell Vikings (5)
93 Zbikowski, Tom Ravens (5)
94 Giordano, Matt Colts (4)
95 Harper, Roman Saints (4)
96 Sorensen, Nick Browns (4)
97 Fox, Vernon Redskins (4)
98 McGraw, Jon Chiefs (4)
99 Baker, Rashad Raiders (4)
100 Bell, Yeremiah Dolphins (4)
101 Paschal, Marcus Eagles (4)
102 Smith, Eric Jets (4)
103 Lowry, Calvin Broncos (4)
104 Alexander, Gerald Lions (4)
105 White, Marvin Bengals (4)
106 Goldson, Dashon 49ers (4)
107 Underwood, Marviel Broncos (4)
108 Peprah, Charlie Packers (4)
109 Jones, Herana-Daze Bengals (4)
110 Wendling, John Bills (4)
111 Johnson, Michael Giants (4)
112 Ndukwe, Chinebum ‘Nedu’ Bengals (4)
113 Gattis, Josh FA (4)
114 Fox, Dustin Bills (4)
115 Shanle, Andrew FA (4)
116 DeCoud, Thomas Falcons (4)
117 Demps, Quintin Eagles (4)
118 Morgan, DaJuan Chiefs (4)
119 Steltz, Craig Bears (4)
120 Culver, Tyrone Packers (3)
121 Hudson, Marcus 49ers (3)
122 Condren, Brannon Colts (3)
123 Cargile, Steve FA (3)
124 Elam, Abram Jets (3)
125 Tutt, Stacy Jets (3)
126 Lowe, Omare Seahawks (3)
127 Bigby, Atari Packers (3)
128 Teal, Quinton Panthers (3)
129 Sandy, Justin FA (3)
130 Salley, Nate Panthers (3)
131 Harrison, Brandon Texans (3)
132 Vaughn, Vickiel Broncos (3)
133 Bing, Darnell Lions (3)
134 Battle, Tra Chargers (3)
135 Joiner, Tony FA (3)
136 Barber, Dominique Texans (3)
137 Barrett, Josh Broncos (3)
138 Nakamura, Haruki Ravens (3)
139 Celestin, Oliver Cardinals (2)
140 Busing, John Bengals (2)
141 Fudge, Jamaal Falcons (2)
142 Payne, Kevin Bears (2)
143 Stone, Daren FA (2)
144 Bryan, Courtney FA (2)
145 Ventrone, Raymond ‘Bubba’ Patriots (2)
146 Turnbull, Nick Bengals (2)
147 Peters, Leonard Bears (2)
148 Gaddis, C.J. Falcons (2)
149 Horton, Chris Redskins (2)
150 Lynch, Corey Bengals (2)
151 Mundy, Ryan Steelers (2)
152 Frampton, Eric Vikings (1)
153 Ihedigbo, James Jets (1)
154 Reis, Chris Saints (1)
155 Bullitt, Melvin Colts (1)
156 Wallace, C.J. Seahawks (1)
157 Hebert, Kyries Bengals (1)
158 Lorello, Mike Steelers (1)
159 Corto, Jon Bills (1)
160 Horne, Pacino Lions (1)
161 Rogers, Roderick Broncos (1)
162 Boulay, Etienne Jets (1)
163 Mitchell, Brandon FA (1)

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My questions

- Is Troy P getting dinged for his inability to stay healthy and would he be a 10 if you knew he’d be healthy for the entire season?

- Is Roy Williams really an 8? I thought the Cowboys were basically using him as a two-down safety after he got burned repeatably in 2006.

- You didn’t rank Antrel Rolle as a corner or a safety, but he’ll be the Cardinals starting FS this season. Where would he rank?

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Sep 4, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Answers

1. Absolutely. I’d have him higher if it looked like he’d be playing all 16 games. I hope this is the year for him.
2. Probably not. In revising these for our regular season launch, I moved him down quite a bit.
3. Rolle is a solid 6 in my book. He has potential, talent and looks like a good player at safety. I projected him at S when he came out. As a 6, I’d rank him around 33-35.

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by MattMiller on Sep 4, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Roy should be a lot lower

He can’t cover [expletive]

by quincyyyyy on Sep 6, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ed Reed will probably fall due to his nerve impingement. He may have to go on IR.

S Jim Leonard of the Ravens should be on the list, if only for completeness sake.

by math_geek on Sep 5, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm surprised Mike Brown is even on the list let alone 15

He’d probably be top 5 if the guy could play 10 games in a season. Man that guy has had a lot of injuries. I would rank him 40 due to injuries. But, Bob Sanders finally had a healthy year last season. Any predictions on whether Sanders can do it 2 years in a row? Was it a fluke?

Kick it to me... I'm open!

by #23 on Sep 5, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs