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Top College Football Safeties

Safeties are the quarterbacks of the defense. Versatile defensive backs who can play multiple spots are increasingly valued.

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Estimated

Safeties by Estimated NIL Value

#PlayerSchoolEst. NIL
1Jireh EdwardsJireh EdwardsS · Class of 2026Alabama$384K
2Kamarui DorseyKamarui DorseyS · Class of 2027Hampton$360K
3Jett WashingtonJett WashingtonS · Class of 2026Oregon$360K
Recruiting

Top Safeties by Recruiting Rating

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Kamarui DorseyKamarui DorseyS · Class of 2027Hampton★★★★★#18
2Joey O'BrienJoey O'BrienS · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#25
3Blaine BradfordBlaine BradfordS · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#54
4J'Zavien CurrenceJ'Zavien CurrenceS · Class of 2026South Carolina★★★★#67
5Bralan WomackBralan WomackS · Class of 2026Mississippi State★★★★#73
6JayQuan SnellJayQuan SnellS · Class of 2027Waxahachie★★★★#35
7Jireh EdwardsJireh EdwardsS · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★#84
8Devin JacksonDevin JacksonS · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#89
9Tyriq GreenTyriq GreenS · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#98
10Jordan SmithJordan SmithS · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#105
11Jett WashingtonJett WashingtonS · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#114
12Gaige WeddleGaige WeddleS · Class of 2028Rancho Bernardo★★★★#13
13Tory PittmanTory PittmanS · Class of 2027Millard North★★★★#43
14Joel WyattJoel WyattS · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#124
15Polo AndersonPolo AndersonS · Class of 2026Clemson★★★★#126
16Casey BarnerCasey BarnerS · Class of 2028McEachern★★★★#17
17Jakob WeatherspoonJakob WeatherspoonS · Class of 2026North Carolina★★★★#158
18Tylan WilsonTylan WilsonS · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#180
19James Dunnigan Jr.James Dunnigan Jr.S · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#192
20Xavier LherisseXavier LherisseS · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#197
21Chance CollinsChance CollinsS · Class of 2026Mansfield Timberview★★★★#200
22Adryan ColeAdryan ColeS · Class of 2027Douglas County★★★★#80
23Ta'Shawn PooleTa'Shawn PooleS · Class of 2027Howard★★★★#85
24Jarrell ChandlerJarrell ChandlerS · Class of 2027Halls★★★★#91
25Semaj StanfordSemaj StanfordS · Class of 2027Broken Arrow★★★★#95

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-valued NIL safety in college football?+

Jireh Edwards currently has the highest estimated NIL value among tracked safeties, at approximately $384K. Values are estimates based on publicly available information.

How are safeties ranked here?+

Players are ranked two ways: by estimated NIL value where a public valuation exists, and by recruiting rating for the incoming classes. Both update as new public data is published.

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Full Safeties List

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Kamarui DorseyKamarui DorseyS · Class of 2027Hampton★★★★★#18
2Joey O'BrienJoey O'BrienS · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#25
3Blaine BradfordBlaine BradfordS · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#54
4J'Zavien CurrenceJ'Zavien CurrenceS · Class of 2026South Carolina★★★★#67
5Bralan WomackBralan WomackS · Class of 2026Mississippi State★★★★#73
6JayQuan SnellJayQuan SnellS · Class of 2027Waxahachie★★★★#35
7Jireh EdwardsJireh EdwardsS · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★#84
8Devin JacksonDevin JacksonS · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#89
9Tyriq GreenTyriq GreenS · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#98
10Jordan SmithJordan SmithS · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#105
11Jett WashingtonJett WashingtonS · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#114
12Gaige WeddleGaige WeddleS · Class of 2028Rancho Bernardo★★★★#13
13Tory PittmanTory PittmanS · Class of 2027Millard North★★★★#43
14Joel WyattJoel WyattS · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#124
15Polo AndersonPolo AndersonS · Class of 2026Clemson★★★★#126
16Casey BarnerCasey BarnerS · Class of 2028McEachern★★★★#17
17Jakob WeatherspoonJakob WeatherspoonS · Class of 2026North Carolina★★★★#158
18Tylan WilsonTylan WilsonS · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#180
19James Dunnigan Jr.James Dunnigan Jr.S · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#192
20Xavier LherisseXavier LherisseS · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#197
21Chance CollinsChance CollinsS · Class of 2026Mansfield Timberview★★★★#200
22Adryan ColeAdryan ColeS · Class of 2027Douglas County★★★★#80
23Ta'Shawn PooleTa'Shawn PooleS · Class of 2027Howard★★★★#85
24Jarrell ChandlerJarrell ChandlerS · Class of 2027Halls★★★★#91
25Semaj StanfordSemaj StanfordS · Class of 2027Broken Arrow★★★★#95
26Jernard AlbrightJernard AlbrightS · Class of 2027St. Frances Academy★★★★#97
27Andre HyppoliteAndre HyppoliteS · Class of 2027North Miami Beach★★★★#105
28Jayden Aparicio-BaileyJayden Aparicio-BaileyS · Class of 2027Prattville★★★★#117
29Gavin DayGavin DayS · Class of 2026Washington★★★★#219
30Craig TuttCraig TuttS · Class of 2026Ole Miss★★★★#251
31Micheal AhouaMicheal AhouaS · Class of 2026Wake Forest★★★★#253
32Blake StewartBlake StewartS · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#254
33Toray DavisToray DavisS · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#258
34Darryl BellDarryl BellS · Class of 2026Florida State★★★★#263
35James Foster IIIJames Foster IIIS · Class of 2028Lancaster★★★★#42
36Braylen BedfordBraylen BedfordS · Class of 2028Brentwood Academy★★★★#45
37Giovanni TuggleGiovanni TuggleS · Class of 2028Winder-Barrow★★★★#48
38Corey HadleyCorey HadleyS · Class of 2027Sandy Creek★★★★#138
39Pole MoalaPole MoalaS · Class of 2027Leuzinger★★★★#146
40Kaston LewisKaston LewisS · Class of 2027Iowa★★★★#164
41Jaden Walk-GreenJaden Walk-GreenS · Class of 2027Centennial★★★★#166
42Tavares HarringtonTavares HarringtonS · Class of 2027Mount Carmel★★★★#169
43Gavin WilliamsGavin WilliamsS · Class of 2027Damien★★★★#195
44Marcus JonesMarcus JonesS · Class of 2027Haverford School★★★★#197
45Davion JonesDavion JonesS · Class of 2027William Amos Hough★★★★#201
46Jacob EberhartJacob EberhartS · Class of 2026Illinois★★★★#273
47Dylan PurterDylan PurterS · Class of 2026Florida★★★★#282
48Peyton DyerPeyton DyerS · Class of 2026USC★★★★#287
49Jalen FlowersJalen FlowersS · Class of 2028Palos Verdes★★★★#81
50Jaelyn Easterling-FloresJaelyn Easterling-FloresS · Class of 2028Desert Edge★★★★#90
51Brandon NashBrandon NashS · Class of 2028St. John Bosco★★★★#92
52CJ Craig-JamesCJ Craig-JamesS · Class of 2028Parker★★★★#94
53Nick CarrollNick CarrollS · Class of 2028Toombs County★★★★#102
54Kaden GolstonKaden GolstonS · Class of 2028Stone Bridge★★★★#115
55Major FloydMajor FloydS · Class of 2028East Laurens★★★★#142
56Adrian WoodwardAdrian WoodwardS · Class of 2028Bergen Catholic★★★★#156
57Cyion SmithCyion SmithS · Class of 2028Blountstown★★★★#175
58Dion EdwardsDion EdwardsS · Class of 2028Tyner Academy★★★★#178
59DeNairo Girton Jr.DeNairo Girton Jr.S · Class of 2028Great Mills★★★★#196
60Myles BakerMyles BakerS · Class of 2027Sierra Canyon★★★★#210
61Eli JohnsonEli JohnsonS · Class of 2027Steele★★★★#217
62Khalil TerryKhalil TerryS · Class of 2027Tustin★★★★#229
63Zayden GambleZayden GambleS · Class of 2027St. Thomas Aquinas★★★★#237
64Kenaz SullivanKenaz SullivanS · Class of 2027The St. James Academy★★★★#243
65Kailib DillardKailib DillardS · Class of 2027Jenks★★★★#244
66Jayden AndingJayden AndingS · Class of 2027Ruston★★★★#246
67KJ CaldwellKJ CaldwellS · Class of 2027Parkview★★★★#258
68Trae CollinsTrae CollinsS · Class of 2027Ridgeland★★★★#260
69Tristin HughesTristin HughesS · Class of 2027Rocky River★★★★#263
70Kennedy GreenKennedy GreenS · Class of 2027Douglas County★★★★#267
71Mekhi WilliamsMekhi WilliamsS · Class of 2027Lennard★★★★#270
72Kaleb ElkinsKaleb ElkinsS · Class of 2027Warren Central★★★★#285
73Jaylen ScottJaylen ScottS · Class of 2027Williamson★★★★#290
74Jordan DeckJordan DeckS · Class of 2026Michigan★★★★#399
75Larron WestmorelandLarron WestmorelandS · Class of 2027Corbin★★★★#459
76Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah WashingtonS · Class of 2026Haynesville★★★★#544
77D'Montae TimsD'Montae TimsS · Class of 2026Indiana★★★★#594
78Jordan HicksJordan HicksS · Class of 2028Mission Viejo★★★#191
79Bryce Hayes-RobertsBryce Hayes-RobertsS · Class of 2028IMG Academy★★★#202
80Aiden HallAiden HallS · Class of 2026LSU★★★#226
81Ryan DrakefordRyan DrakefordS · Class of 2028Quince Orchard★★★#238
82Jackson ParkerJackson ParkerS · Class of 2028Garces Memorial★★★#243
83Simeon CaldwellSimeon CaldwellS · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★#246
84Ace LeuteleAce LeuteleS · Class of 2028Mater Dei★★★#246
85Chauncey Washington IIChauncey Washington IIS · Class of 2028Orange Lutheran★★★#247
86Zech FortZech FortS · Class of 2026Georgia★★★#249
87Mekhi McNairMekhi McNairS · Class of 2028Winslow Township★★★#250
88Junior Tu'upoJunior Tu'upoS · Class of 2027Thompson★★★#253
89Malosi IlaoaMalosi IlaoaS · Class of 2028Timpview★★★#267
90Andre JonesAndre JonesS · Class of 2028St. Thomas Aquinas★★★#272
91Drake CoellnerDrake CoellnerS · Class of 2028Carmel★★★#284
92Jaden KeelenJaden KeelenS · Class of 2028John Curtis★★★#287
93Jaylyn JonesJaylyn JonesS · Class of 2027McArthur★★★#297
94Keiran GovanKeiran GovanS · Class of 2027Republic★★★#347
95Darrell MattisonDarrell MattisonS · Class of 2027Morgan Park★★★#353
96Jayden EvansJayden EvansS · Class of 2028Harper Woods★★★#364
97Messiah TilsonMessiah TilsonS · Class of 2026Rutgers★★★#372
98Carter BonnerCarter BonnerS · Class of 2027St. Frances Academy★★★#375
99Gabe JenkinsGabe JenkinsS · Class of 2027Imani Christian Academy★★★#376
100Kaiden HallKaiden HallS · Class of 2026Florida★★★#386

NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.