Kyle Hamilton became the highest-drafted safety in recent years when he came off the board 14th-overall to the Baltimore Ravens a few weeks ago.
Could the 2023 NFL draft class see another safety push that high up the board?
If the current “way too early” mock drafts are to be believed, perhaps not. The highest-ranked safety at the moment is Malachi Moore from Alabama, who is coming off the board in mock drafts outside the top 15.
This time a year ago, Hamilton was lurking around the top five.
Of course, a lot can change in a year. Here are the safeties to watch for the 2023 NFL draft.
If you have missed any of the previous watch lists, you can view them here:
Quarterbacks to watch for the 2023 NFL draft
Wide receivers to watch for the 2023 NFL draft
Running backs to watch for the 2023 NFL draft
Tight ends to watch for the 2023 NFL draft
Offensive linemen to watch for the 2023 NFL draft
Edge defenders to watch for the 2023 NFL draft