US EditionESPN: Love, Hamilton Top 10 Safeties
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – More than 70 NFL insiders ranked the top 10 safeties for 2025, highlighting standout performances and record contract extensions at the position.
- ESPN unveiled their top 10 NFL safeties for 2025 based on a survey of over 70 league executives, coaches, and scouts.
- The rankings reflect recent seasons and player versatility, with Kyle Hamilton of the Ravens earning the most first-place votes.
- Hamilton is praised for his size, instincts, production, and blitz ability, while Detroit Lions' safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph rose due to strong ball production.
- Joseph led the NFL in 2024 with nine interceptions, and quarterbacks targeting him managed only a 29.2 passer rating. Meanwhile, James earned an 80.5 grade from PFF, placing him 10th among all qualifying safeties.
- These rankings suggest a shift toward valuing hybrid safety roles with ball-hawking skills, indicating these players will greatly influence defensive strategies in 2025.
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Charges Safety Named in Top 10 At Position According to Survey
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has been one of the best safeties since he entered the league back in 2018.In the six seasons he has played, James is a four-time All-Pro and four-time Pro-Bowler.ESPN released its annual survey of the top 10 players at each position according to NFL executives, scouts and coaches. In this year’s edition, Derwin James was ranked as the sixth-best safety in the league.“He’s so disruptive around the bal…
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