NFL.com Safety Grades/Rankings

[xwalker]

Here are the current grades/rankings of Safeties by NFL.com. These rankings are drastically different than many others.

Grade Player

87.7 Vaccaro, Kenny Texas
87.5 Reid, Eric LSU
84.6 Cyprien, John Florida International
81.4 Swearinger, D.J. South Carolina
80.0 Elam, Matt Florida
77.0 Wilcox, J.J. Georgia Southern
74.8 Williams, Shawn Georgia
74.1 Thomas, Phillip Fresno St.
73.2 Jefferson, Tony Oklahoma
71.2 Motta, Zeke Notre Dame
69.6 Thomas, Shamarko Syracuse
68.4 Stafford, Daimion Nebraska
68 Evans, Josh Florida
67.8 McDougald, Bradley Kansas
67.7 Williams, Duke Nevada
67.6 Boyett, John Oregon
66.5 McDonald, T.J. USC
63.4 Wolff, Earl N.C. State
61.7 Hyde, Micah Iowa
61.4 Rambo, Bacarri Georgia

 

[tm1119]

Only things I see:

-Most places have Reid and Elam switched. Really not out of the question though when you factor in Reid's upside and Elam's lack of coverage skills.
-JJ Wilcox is a little high but I can't comment on that because of I've never seen him play.
-And they hate Bacarri Rambo lol, this I have no explanation for. Wonder if it factors in off field issues as well.

Other than that its pretty good if you ask me.

 

[supercowboy8]

My favs are Cyprien and Shawn Williams, I need to watch some tape on Wilcox. What I read he looka interesting

 

[Titleist]

This is list is pure garbage. Rambo at the very bottom? Seriously? Even if they stupidly included character issues, he still wouldn't drop below the top half in my books. Also Reid is highly overrated. No way is he the number 2 S in the draft.

 

[Muhast]

Here are the current grades/rankings of Safeties by NFL.com. These rankings are drastically different than many others.

Grade Player

87.7 Vaccaro, Kenny Texas
87.5 Reid, Eric LSU
84.6 Cyprien, John Florida International
81.4 Swearinger, D.J. South Carolina
80.0 Elam, Matt Florida
77.0 Wilcox, J.J. Georgia Southern
74.8 Williams, Shawn Georgia
74.1 Thomas, Phillip Fresno St.
73.2 Jefferson, Tony Oklahoma
71.2 Motta, Zeke Notre Dame
69.6 Thomas, Shamarko Syracuse
68.4 Stafford, Daimion Nebraska
68 Evans, Josh Florida
67.8 McDougald, Bradley Kansas
67.7 Williams, Duke Nevada
67.6 Boyett, John Oregon
66.5 McDonald, T.J. USC
63.4 Wolff, Earl N.C. State
61.7 Hyde, Micah Iowa
61.4 Rambo, Bacarri Georgia

Rambo that low? Seriously? Lmao wow, he was an All-American the year before. That is insane. They must be taking the off the field issues heavily into their rankings, I'm a UGA fan and there is NO WAY Shawn Williams is a better prospect than Rambo. And I like Shawn, but no way. I don't know a single UGA fan that would agree with Shawn over Bacarri

 

[DFWJC]

I really like Swearinger. Anyone think he'll be there for us in the 3rd?

 

[Muhast]

I really like Swearinger. Anyone think he'll be there for us in the 3rd?

Depends on what he does at the combine/pro-day.

I'm leaning towards grabbing him in the 2nd. We've had safety issues for almost a decade now, and if we have a chance to grab a talented guy, and he is the BPA we need to move on it.

If he is there in the 3rd, I'd love it.

 

[xwalker]

Rambo that low? Seriously? Lmao wow, he was an All-American the year before. That is insane. They must be taking the off the field issues heavily into their rankings, I'm a UGA fan and there is NO WAY Shawn Williams is a better prospect than Rambo. And I like Shawn, but no way. I don't know a single UGA fan that would agree with Shawn over Bacarri

Bacarri Rambo Analysis :

Strengths
Possesses the combination of overall strength (befitting a last name mimicking the fictitious role played by Sylvester Stallone) and agility to fill multiple roles on defense. Consistently reads routes and the quarterback’s eyes well, flows with plays from the deep half and breaks on the ball quickly. His strong hands can snatch 50/50 and jump ball passes away from receivers, and is willing to throw his shoulder into receivers over the middle to separate the ball. Effective cut tackler at the second level, also changes directions quickly to wrap up running backs making a quick cut. Good effort, upper body strength to ride receivers and backs with a full head of steam to the ground or sideline. Moves well with receivers downfield, can take away deep options and limit yards after the catch.

Weaknesses
Read-and-react skills, angles to the ball and his ability to break down quickly are inconsistent, and will be eluded by quicker ballcarriers at the next level. Physical receivers can also block him effectively in the run game. Off-field troubles are a problem: suspended for the first game of his junior season, and served another suspension to begin his senior year due to failed drug tests, both from supposed inadvertent ingestion of marijuana.

NFL Comparison
Gerald Sensabaugh

Bottom Line
Possesses the size, athletic skill set, and playmaking ability to become a starter at the next level. However, multiple suspensions for violating team rules might hurt his draft stock.

 

[xwalker]

I really like Swearinger. Anyone think he'll be there for us in the 3rd?

He is my favorite. The Safety position this year is very difficult to predict.

 

[RS12]

Bacarri Rambo Analysis :

Weaknesses[/SIZE][/B]
Read-and-react skills, angles to the ball and his ability to break down quickly are inconsistent, and will be eluded by quicker ballcarriers at the next level. Physical receivers can also block him effectively in the run game. Off-field troubles are a problem: suspended for the first game of his junior season, and served another suspension to begin his senior year due to failed drug tests, both from supposed inadvertent ingestion of marijuana.

This huge no no. Nothing is more deflating to a defense than giving up the big play.

 

[supercowboy8]

I really like Swearinger. Anyone think he'll be there for us in the 3rd?

I don't like him as much as others. Big hitter but not great in coverage. Better in man than zone and plays to much in the box and at the line. Also a waljing personel foul. I don't think he fits the Tampa 2 zone scheme as well as others.

To much like Roy Williams when we need a woodson type

 

[supercowboy8]

He is my favorite. The Safety position this year is very difficult to predict.

if we were still in the ryan 3-4 he would be one of mine as well. I think he fits great in a man coverage and up in the box

 

[xwalker]

I don't like him as much as others. Big hitter but not great in coverage. Better in man than zone and plays to much in the box and at the line. Also a waljing personel foul. I don't think he fits the Tampa 2 zone scheme as well as others.

To much like Roy Williams when we need a Woodson type

I don't see him as anything like Roy Williams. Swearinger often lines up as a CB and covers WRs one-on-one with no help. RW could not do that at the peak of his career.

RW was 220 when drafted and quickly shot up to 230. Swearinger is only 210.

I do agree about the personal foul issue. Sadly, he must tone down his aggression in the NFL as well as his over-celebrating.

 

[supercowboy8]

I don't see him as anything like Roy Williams. Swearinger often lines up as a CB and covers WRs one-on-one with no help. RW could not do that at the peak of his career.

RW was 220 when drafted and quickly shot up to 230. Swearinger is only 210.

I do agree about the personal foul issue. Sadly, he must tone down his aggression in the NFL as well as his over-celebrating.

I was talking about being a in box man cover safety and his big hits.

yes Swearinger is a much better cover safety than Roy Williams was but thats not how I was comparing the two

 

[xwalker]

DJ Swearinger Scouting Report:

Overview
Captain of the South Carolina defense and a four year starter, few college safeties hit as hard as Swearinger. Even though he played offense and defense in high school, there was never any doubt about where he fit at the college level – though there was some doubt about where he was going to play. Swearinger originally committed to Tennessee, but the resignation of then-head coach Phillip Fulmer caused a switch to South Carolina, where Steve Spurrier was more than happy to see him. An enforcer in the middle of the field, Swearinger is an incredibly productive and physical defender who has played every position in the secondary for South Carolina.

Swearinger played in all 13 games of his true freshman year for the Gamecocks (19 tackles), and then saw more time on defense as a sophomore, starting eight games while moving between free and strong safety (66 tackles, interception, five pass break-ups). He took more of a leadership role as a junior, starting every game, moving from strong safety to free safety in the third week of the year (80 tackles, three interceptions, three pass break-ups). In his senior season he was as productive as ever (80 tackles, two interceptions, seven pass break-ups) and saw his role grow even further, notching a significant amount of snaps at cornerback when injuries decimated the position for South Carolina.

Analysis

Strengths
High-motor, downhill run and pass defender who throws his body around, but with some control. Big hitter over the middle on receivers and pounding running backs, especially in tight quarters and as a backside pursuit defender. Good lateral movement to flow with runs from the back half, yet fly into the hole to prevent big runs. Feisty in-the-box defender who out-quicks or swims over lead blocks and fights through the whistle.

Has experience at a variety of positions, and lines up against receivers regularly, using his physicality, agility, and knowledge of routes to stay with them across or down the field. Has the range to split the field in half in two-deep coverage. Effective blitzer off the edge, brings force into fullback blocks and quarterback hits. Competes for the ball while the receiver is making the catch, as he does in every other part of his game. Makes the easy interception on poor throws, but also snatches and dives for tougher picks.

Weaknesses
Average height for the position, though he has good thickness in his lower body. Best in a two-deep look, might not have the range to make plays and length to take on deep routes in single-high, although South Carolina often asks him to fulfill this role. More of an enforcer against receivers than backs. Prone to leaving his feet and goes low on tackles (especially in space), pro backs might avoid them more easily in the open field. NFL quarterbacks might take advantage of his aggressive nature, as he will jump underneath routes. Gets overly physical with receivers, sometimes crossing the pass interference line because he lacks the pure speed to keep up. Straddles the line with trash talk and hits through the whistle. Will likely get flagged and fined for overly-aggressive play.

NFL Comparison
T.J. Ward

Bottom Line
This tenacious hitter originally planned on going to Tennessee, but the resignation of Phillip Fulmer sent him into the arms of Steve Spurrier at South Carolina. He's played in every game since he arrived on campus, except for the 2012 matchup against Missouri, for which he was suspended after a hit on a defenseless receiver. He has played both free and strong safety, and his good performances as a spot duty at corner against big receivers suggests he has the potential to cover NFL tight ends in coverage well. He projects to be a day two pick.

 

[cowboys1981]

I actually like the list. I have Cyprien and Swearinger high on my list.

 

[AsthmaField]

I actually like the list. I have Cyprien and Swearinger high on my list.

Yeah, me too. Really like both of them.

It is turning out to be a good year to be looking for a safety. Particularly if you are willing to pull the trigger in the first or second round. It is possible that we could have our pick of Cyprien or Swearinger at our second pick. It is also possible that they both go prior to our pick too.

I just hope we are able to get one of them in round 2... or possibly Elam if the team rates him highly enough.

 

[LatinMind]

Yeah, me too. Really like both of them.

It is turning out to be a good year to be looking for a safety. Particularly if you are willing to pull the trigger in the first or second round. It is possible that we could have our pick of Cyprien or Swearinger at our second pick. It is also possible that they both go prior to our pick too.

I just hope we are able to get one of them in round 2... or possibly Elam if the team rates him highly enough.

Broaddus talked about swearinger on fridays draft show. He labeled and grouped Swearinger as a player Dallas could be interested in the Later rounds of the draft. Not the 2nd

 

[Shadowy329]

Straddles the line with trash talk and hits through the whistle. Will likely get flagged and fined for overly-aggressive play.

To be completely honest I would gladly take the occasional flag/fine if his hits could bring some life to the defense. It's not like we play a flag free game as it is and most are stupidity. I'll take the flags for some defensive inspiration and more emotion on the field.

As for celebrations really who cares we already have guys all over the NFL that celebrate every tackle or 5 yard run/pass completion like it was a last second game winning play.

The only problem I could see is that the aggressive hard hitting aspect of his game being coached out of him because everyone has to play nice in football all of a sudden.

 

[Diogenes]

Bacarri Rambo Analysis :

NFL Comparison
Gerald Sensabaugh

Well that's a big red flag.