The comparisons between Berry and Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens are apt. Berry is the definition of a ballhawking safety. As a junior, he showed he has improved as a tackler. He could be the first defensive back selected.

Although some thought Thomas should have returned for his junior season at Texas, his draft stock will never be higher. What he lacks in size he more than makes up for in ballhawking and playmaking. Thomas could stay at safety but also has the speed and athleticism to play cornerback.

At times an imposing prescence in Southern California's defense, Mays knows how to lay a big hit. The Trojans' defensive scheme calls for him to roam the deep middle, so his stats aren't reflective of his ability. Although he doesn't have many interceptions, he breaks up a lot of passes.

Burnett can do just about anything for a defense. He's big and strong and can be counted on to stop the run. He also has great ball skills, finishing 2008 with seven interceptions. His junior season wasn't as impressive, but all-around safeties are hard to find.

Allen has the speed and athleticism to cover a lot of ground in the secondary. Allen doesn't have the best hands, but he can be disruptive when the ball is in the air. He started 39 games for South Florida, finishing his career with 224 tackles.

Johnson had a phenomenal senior year, totaling six interceptions, six pass breakups and 70 tackles. For his career, he had 13 interceptions. He's athletic with good height. If he can add more bulk, look out.

Wright is known as a highlight reel player who lays as big of a hit as anyone and can make a play on the ball. He's at his best in the box against the run. To become an elite safety prospect, he'll have to become more

Many considered Chancellor's first season at free safety a down one after moving from rover. He gains this ranking, though, because of his size and athleticism.

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Lake has been highly productive the last two seasons, totaling more than 200 tackles, 18 passes defended and five interceptions. He's a big hitter in the secondary who could be a great special teams player.

Entering his third year as the Bulldogs' free safety, Baker has more than 300 career tackles and is a consistent performer. He's an intelligent player who makes the adjustment calls for Louisiana Tech and is alway in the middle of the action.

An all-conference selection, Eskridge is a playmaking free safety who had four interceptions in 2008. Eskridge excels in providing bracket coverage, but also does a nice job against the run.