Welcome to Glory Years, where we rank the top individual seasons in Ohio State football history.
The safety position has always been one of the most reliable slots in football. While safeties still possess the main philosophy of "don't let anyone behind you," the position is changing. The distinction between linebacker/safety/slot corner is murkier than ever before, making our job of ranking them much more difficult.
While it typically applies more to cornerbacks, the best coverage safeties rarely get targeted, resulting in lower statistics despite their higher performance. Despite the limitations, some things in football never change: defensive backs should be reliable tacklers that can outperform the receiver across from them.