Dashawn Spears, Safety, LSU
6-3,210
He was a backup/role player last year so bear in mind that he played a quarter of the snaps a starting safety did. But even so:
1. Best coverage grade of any returning safety.
2. Top 10 run defense grade
3. The best missed tackle percentage of any leading returning safety.*
I really do think he could be battling for Safety 1 with Bolden. Spears has it all - size, coverage ability, good against the run. The only thing I need to see is how he fares athletically.
* Not a bad top 3 for missed tackles.
1. Dashawn Spears - 4.2%
2. KJ Bolden - 4.9%
3. Jelani McDonald - 5.4%