2026 Draft: Safety

[ctpatsfan77]

FWIW: the last 3 picks before each of these:
Allen: T C. Lomu, T S. Fano, CB B. Cisse
Freeling: LB J. Golday, CB C. Rivers, CB K. Scott
Wheatley: T B. Miller, G C. Bisontis, RB LJ Martin

 

[manxman2601]

FWIW: the last 3 picks before each of these:
Allen: T C. Lomu, T S. Fano, CB B. Cisse
Freeling: LB J. Golday, CB C. Rivers, CB K. Scott
Wheatley: T B. Miller, G C. Bisontis, RB LJ Martin

Take that one to the bank and keep it under lock and key until the end of April. I'd take that in a heartbeat.

 

[stelfans]

Either Wheatley or Taaffe work for me. Re sign Hawkins and SAF is not a huge problem right now.

 

[manxman2601]

Daniel Jeremiah is starting to scout.

 

[bakes781]

Something in the water there in Toledo when it comes to DBs.

 

[manxman2601]

Genesis Smith. He’s a tough eval. On one level, perfect for what we’re looking for, but another, bad enough in a key area he might be disqualified.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Genesis Smith. He’s a tough eval. On one level, perfect for what we’re looking for, but another, bad enough in a key area he might be disqualified.

I don't think Vrabel will draft a guy with a high rate of missed tackles.

 

[mayoclinic]

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Cole Wisniewski Fits Christian Parker's Scheme » Inside The Star

Cole Wisniewski is worth paying attention to as the Dallas Cowboys look at what this defense needs to become under Christian Parker.

insidethestar.com

 

[manxman2601]

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Cole Wisniewski Fits Christian Parker's Scheme » Inside The Star

Cole Wisniewski is worth paying attention to as the Dallas Cowboys look at what this defense needs to become under Christian Parker.

insidethestar.com

I've always liked him but never really considered him thinking he was more a straight up SS. I'm liking him more and more because he's done well at the Shrine game in coverage. He'd be great on special teams and has the size to cover TEs and the Drake London's of the NFL. Another good option for one of those 6th round picks.

 

[manxman2601]

Thing I learned today. Zakee Wheatley has ZERO career penalties.

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[manxman2601]

Kansas State safety VJ Payne (6'3", 210) has 34" arms.

 

[bakes781]

Thing I learned today. Zakee Wheatley has ZERO career penalties.

I was just gonna say that's my favorite for us if its on day 2.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[manxman2601]

6'3"
210lbs
34" arms

8 missed tackles (same as Woodson).

 

[mayoclinic]

2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Toledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren

From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free...

steelersdepot.com

 

[manxman2601]

I'm purposefully putting this ine in the safety thread because the first play, which most of you have seen already, and the play at 0:45 have me salivating about Stukes at safety.

 

[mayoclinic]

Stukes probably my preferred nickel/S option.

Freeling/Iheanachor
Mesidor
Stukes

That is my dream draft through day 2, then add IOL, WR and DB day 3.

It won't happen, but that is my dream.

 

[manxman2601]

Stukes probably my preferred nickel/S option.

Freeling/Iheanachor
Mesidor
Stukes

That is my dream draft through day 2, then add IOL, WR and DB day 3.

It won't happen, but that is my dream.

I find myself drawn more and more to Kyle Louis. He had some of the best coverage reps for a linebacker I've seen at a senior bowl.

 

[mayoclinic]

I love Louis, too.

In my most recent mock I had the Pats taking Louis in the 4th and Kansas St. S VJ Payne in the 5th. They couldwreck a lot of havoc with that kind of combo.

Louis in the 3rd? Have the think hard about that.

Higher? Love Louis, but don't see it.