There’s a debate raging over just how important the safety position is to modern defensive play. But while there’s disagreement on whether it should be considered a premium position, there’s no argument that good safety play is a boon to his team.
Just ask the Daxton Hill and the Michigan Wolverines. Hill was part of the three-headed monster that helped turn the Michigan defense into the terror of the Big 10 by the end of the 2021 season. And while Hill doesn’t get the recognition that his teammates in the defensive front receive, he made his presence felt every week.