PFN Analysis: Is the prevalence of 2-High Safeties negatively impacting the NFL?
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. went viral before Week 3 kicked off by saying that Cover 2 defenses “should be outlawed.” We dug into it and were surprised at the results.
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Top Safeties Selected in the 2024 NFL Draft
As the average depth of target (aDOT) declines league-wide, more value is being placed on the safety position than ever before. Why? NFL defenses are almost universally looking to limit deep pass production and with a reliable fail-safe option on the back end, that becomes possible. Here’s a look at the safeties drafted in 2024…
Top Safeties to Watch in the 2024 NFL Draft: Cooper DeJean, Tyler Nubin, and Jaden Hicks Stand Out
Iowa’s Cooper DeJean is at the top of our safety rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft. He is joined by other top safeties like Tyler Nubin, Beau Brade, and Jaden Hicks.