As the average depth of target (aDOT) declines league-wide, more value is being placed on the safety position. 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 selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Which Safeties Were Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft?
1) Cooper DeJean, Iowa
Round 2, Pick 40 | Philadelphia Eagles
2) Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
Round 2, Pick 47 | New York Giants
3) Javon Bullard, Georgia
Round 2, Pick 58 | Green Bay Packers
4) Cole Bishop, Utah
Round 2, Pick 60 | Buffalo Bills
5) Calen Bullock, USC
Round 3, Pick 78 | Houston Texans
6) Tykee Smith, Georgia
Round 3, Pick 89 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7) Kamren Kinchens, Miami (FL)
Round 3, Pick 99 | Los Angeles Rams
8) Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Texas Tech
Round 4, Pick 104 | Arizona Cardinals
9) Evan Williams, Oregon
Round 4, Pick 111 | Green Bay Packers
10) Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest
Round 4, Pick 124 | San Francisco 49ers
11) Jaden Hicks, Washington State
Round 4, Pick 133 | Kansas City Chiefs
12) Jaylon Carlies, Missouri
Round 5, Pick 151 | Indianapolis Colts
13) Dominique Hampton, Washington
Round 5, Pick 161 | Washington Commanders
14) Jaylin Simpson, Auburn
Round 5, Pick 164 | Indianapolis Colts
15) Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State
Round 5, Pick 169 | Green Bay Packers
16) Patrick McMorris, California
Round 6, Pick 198 | Miami Dolphins
17) Trey Taylor, Air Force
Round 7, Pick 223 | Las Vegas Raiders
18) Daijahn Anthony, Ole Miss
Round 7, Pick 224 | Cincinnati Bengals
19) Sanoussi Kane, Purdue
Round 7, Pick 250 | Baltimore Ravens
20) Jaylen Key, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 257 | New York Jets
Other Position Groups in the 2024 NFL Draft
Here are links to the list of players in other position groups who were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Quarterbacks Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Running Backs Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Wide Receivers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Tight Ends Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Offensive Tackles Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Guards Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Centers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Defensive Tackles Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- EDGEs Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Linebackers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Cornerbacks Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft