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The Arizona Cardinals have two very good safties in Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson but they could add a young safety at some point in the 2023 NFL draft. They probably will wait until at least late Day 2 to consider one, but it is still worth knowing who the best ones in the draft are.
Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar ranks the top nine. Who are they?
Check them out below, but make sure to read Farrar’s full post. He gives a complete breakdown of each prospect with film clips.
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1. Brian Branch, Alabama
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2. Sydney Brown, Illinois
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3. Jammie Robinson, Florida State
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5. Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
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6. Christopher Smith II, Georgia
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7. JL Skinner, Boise State
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8. Jordan Battle, Alabama
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9. Jartavius Martin, Illinois
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