The safety position is in an intriguing place when it comes to positional value.
Safeties who can roam the deep center field, offer man coverage upside, or are game-changing ballhawks will always have value. The position as a whole, however, takes a back seat to a number of other defensive positions.
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts might not be a Cover 1 free safety or have much man coverage upside, but he is definitely a ballhawk with 6 interceptions and 10 passes defensed in 2024. That could make him a sought-after prospect for the right team.