NFL Draft Preview Safeties

Calvin Pryor Louisville 6.9 Solid starter

Superior athlete. Great range on the run and pass. Can play in the box, deep half and middle. Will bring it and make great collisions.

Misses a lot of tackles, takes bad angles and blows coverages. He reminds me of a big Louis Delmas. Some team will love this guy. I do not think the Lions should take him at 10.

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Alabama 6.9 Solid Starter

Good athlete with range. Can cover slots, rb and TE man to man. Good position tackler. In the right place.

Not a physical presence. Will lose jump balls (see Texas A&M). Value at 20-30.

Deone Bucannon Washington State 6.5 solid rotational starter

Physical player. Runs the alley. Can match up with TE. Have some range at FS.

Misses tackles (See Oregon). Lacks instincts against the pass. Most comfortable in the box.

Ahmad Dixon Baylor 6.3 Rotational player

Strong. Good tackler. Plays hard.

Stiff, not a coverage guy. Lacks ball skills. WIll play on special teams

Isaiah Lewis MSU 6.2 Contributor possibile starter

Smart, will tackle. Has a presence in the middle of the field.

Little in the way of ball skills. Will get beat deep. Good special teams player.

Craig Loston LSU 6.4

Looks the part. Can run. Has range in center field. Good hands

Does not make a lot of plays, Lacks instincts. Has ability.

Ed Reynolds Stanford 6.2 Contributor possible starter

Good tackler. Always in the right spot. Controls the traffic in the secondary.

Little range (See the Rose Bowl). Gets lost with the ball in the air. Little help to corners.

Jimmie Ward Northern Illinois 6.7 Solid rotational player

Good range against the pass. Can cover in the slot. Good tackler vs. the run. Good hands.

Small.  I like this guy. Has value at around Pick # 40.

Sean Parker Washington 5.9 special teams guy with value at position

Solid tackler, In the right place. Good football player.

Not a impact player. Lacks NFL Size and Speed. Will make a team

Avery Patterson Oregon 5.8 Special Teams guy.

Tackles, can cover in the slot. Makes a lot plays.

Small even for a CB. Will make a team. I root for this guy.