Updated 2012 NFL Draft strong safety rankings

by Dan Kadar on Nov 16, 2011 4:00 PM EST in 2012 NFL Draft

After the jump, check out the updated strong safety rankings. The most notable difference from the previous rankings is the drop of Miami's Ray Ray Armstrong. He just can't get on the field. While there will sometimes be a pass for injured players, Armstrong's inability to get on the field is his own fault.

Also, it's true, there are two South Carolina players listed as strong safeties after the jump. DeVonte Halloman plays a more true safety role for the Gamecocks while Antonio Allen plays the Spur, a combination linebacker/safety position.

1. Mark Barron | 6'2, 215 pounds | SS | Alabama - Prospect notes

2. Harrison Smith | 6'2, 215 pounds | SS | Notre Dame

3. Antonio Allen | 6'1, 202 pounds | SS | South Carolina

4. Sean Cattouse | 6'2, 218 pounds | SS | California

5. Winston Guy | 6'1, 210 pounds | SS/OLB | Kentucky

6. Kenny Vaccaro | 6'1, 215 pounds | SS | Texas *

7. DeVonte Holloman | 6'2, 226 pounds | SS | South Carolina *

8. Brandon Taylor | 6'0, 195 pounds | SS | LSU

9. Duke Ihenacho | 6'1, 210 pounds | SS | San Jose State

10. Ray Ray Armstrong | 6'4, 220 pounds | SS | Miami (Fla.) *- Prospect notes

11. Tony Dye | 5'11, 205 pounds | SS | UCLA

12. Delano Howell | 5'11, 198 pounds | SS | Stanford

13. Lance Mitchell | 6'2, 207 pounds | SS | Oregon State

* denotes underclassman

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Dan, I just relooked at the prospect notes on Ray Ray

you and I were both wrong about him developing into the best safety of the class… but Mark Barron will be a nice consolation prize for whoever takes the first safety

by vitzeng on Nov 16, 2011 4:46 PM EST reply actions

So true on Ray Ray. What a dope.

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by Dan Kadar on Nov 16, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions

Would you consider Kenny Tate as a Safety?

I support the Giants like bras support Kim Kardashian's boobs. It can be a struggle, we've had some jiggles, but we're still firm.

by BigBlueIntervention on Nov 16, 2011 5:58 PM EST reply actions

I think so, for now.

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by Dan Kadar on Nov 16, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions

What are your thoughts on Bacarri Rambo?

by swg777 on Nov 17, 2011 7:07 AM EST reply actions

See the free safety rankings. :)

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by Dan Kadar on Nov 17, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions

What players on the list have the upside if unlocked to jump into the late first round or early second?

For me the Colts two greatest needs other than QB are CB and SS. And impact SS would be great at #33 but I can’t see any that would have greater value than any of the CB that should be available then.

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