We conclude our offseason rankings series with a look at the NFL’s top 10 safeties.
1. Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks — The three-time first-team All-Pro is a jack-of-all-trades with unmatched range.
2. Eric Weddle, San Diego Chargers — The two-time first-team All-Pro was graded by Pro Football Focus as the best safety in football in 2014.
3. Kam Chancellor, Seattle Seahawks — The ultimate play-making, heavy-hitting safety epitomizes the Legion of Boom in Seattle.
4. Jairus Byrd, New Orleans Saints — Byrd has missed large chunks of each of the last two seasons, but when he’s healthy he’s arguably the most versatile safety in football.
5. T.J. Ward, Denver Broncos — Back-to-back Pro Bowls for Ward, who graded out as PFF’s second-best pass-rushing safety in the league in 2014.
6. Antoine Bethea, San Francisco 49ers — Four interceptions and PFF’s fourth-best coverage grade for the three-time Pro Bowler.
7. Glover Quin, Detroit Lions — The 29-year-old quietly had a huge season in Detroit, breaking out with seven interceptions while earning the third-highest grade at the position from PFF.
8. Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings — The 2012 first-round pick had five picks while grading out as the second-best safety in the game at PFF.
9. Mike Adams, Indianapolis Colts — Adams earned his first Pro Bowl nod with a five-pick season in which PFF graded him as the second-best cover safety in the game.
10. Reshad Jones, Miami Dolphins — Another guy who flies under the radar, Jones earned the third-highest PFF grade in the league in 2014. The 27-year-old is a great run-stopper who can also rush the passer.
