2023 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge, iDL, LB, CB and S positions

By Ben Matthews | Apr 28, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 04: Defensive end BJ Ojulari #18 of the LSU Tigers reacts after a tackle against the Florida State Seminoles at Caesars Superdome on September 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

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Brian Branch is the top rated safety in these 2023 NFL Draft Rankings

Brian Branch (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) /

2023 NFL Draft Rankings: Safeties

Round 2

1. Brian Branch, Alabama – 6’0/190

Round 2-3

2. JL Skinner, Boise State – 6’4/209

3. Jartavius Martin, Illinois – 5’11/194

Round 3

4. Sydney Brown, Illinois – 5’10/211

5. Ji’Ayir Brown, Penn State – 5’11/203

Round 3-4

6. Jordan Howden, Minnesota – 6’0/203

7. DeMarcco Hellams, Alabama – 6’1/203

8. Christopher Smith, Georgia – 5’11/192

Round 4

9. Jammie Robinson, Florida State – 5’11/191

10. Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M – 6’2/198

11. Jordan Battle, Alabama – 6’1/209

Round 4-5

12. Jay Ward, LSU – 6’1/188

13. Marte Mapu, Sacramento State – 6’2/217

14. Jerrick Reed, New Mexico – 5’10/192

15. Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame – 6’0/202

Round 5

16. Daniel Scott, California – 6’1/208

17. Jason Taylor II, Oklahoma State – 6’0/204

18. Ronnie Hickman, Ohio State – 6’1/203

19. Brandon Hill, Pittsburgh – 5’10/193

Round 5-6

20. Anthony Johnson Jr., Iowa State – 6’0/205

21. Rashad Torrence, Florida – 6’0/193

22. Trey Dean III, Florida – 6’2/200

Round 6-7

23. Kaevon Merriweather, Iowa – 6’0/205

24. Gervarrius Owens, Houston – 6’0/195

25. Tyreque Jones, Boise State – 6’2/195

Keep track of the 2023 NFL Draft with all prospect rankings below:

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