2025 Draft Safety Rankings: Malaki Starks, Nick Emmanwori and Xavier Watts headline class

Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes - Daily podcast covering NFL and College Football scouting · Apr 15, 2025 · 32m

The 2025 NFL Draft safety class is shaping up to be a dynamic group of physical playmakers. Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down their top prospects, including Malaki Starks, Nicki Emmanwori, and Xavier Watts. The hosts discuss the importance of tackling ability, versatility, and special teams value for NFL safeties. They highlight under-the-radar prospects like Jonas Sanker and J.J. Roberts, who bring intriguing athleticism and playmaking potential. The episode explores how different defensive schemes and roles impact safety evaluations, from single-high ball hawks to interchangeable box…