Safeties

All numbers drawn from median performance of represented players’ first five years in the league. Click here for analysis.

#1-10: 70 games / 97.5 DVDs (4 INT)

Round 1: 65 games / 42 DVDs (7 INT)

Round 2: 67 games / 34 DVDs (5 INT)

Round 3: 67 games / 25 DVDs (6 INT)

Round 4: 54 games / 8 DVDs (1 INT)

Round 5: 38 games / 3 DVDs, (0 INT)

Round 6: 43 games / 6 DVDs (1 INT)

Round 7: 37 games / 3 DVDs (0 INT)

211 players represented. 32% became regular starters, and 9% of later picks reached median R1 levels of performance.

DVDs are defensive victories on downs, including all interceptions, passes defended, sacks, and tackles for a loss. For other key terms, see here.