Who is the strongest safety in the NFL?

1. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers. It’s amazing the impact that Minkah Fitzpatrick had on the Pittsburgh defense since being traded to the Steelers early in the 2019 season. He’s had nine interceptions and 20 passes defended in just 30 games for the Steelers.

Who are the best safeties ever?

The top 10 safeties in NFL history

  1. Ed Reed. Teams: Ravens 2002-2012, Texans 2013, Jets 2013.
  2. Ronnie Lott. Teams: 49ers 1981-1990, 1995; Raiders 1991-1992; Jets 1993-1994; Chiefs 1995.
  3. Emlen Tunnell. Teams: Giants 1948-1958, Packers 1959-1961.
  4. Ken Houston.
  5. Paul Krause.
  6. Willie Wood.
  7. Brian Dawkins.
  8. Rodney Harrison.

Who is the best safety in football history?

Emlen Tunnell His nickname was “offense on defense” with good reason. He accumulated 1,282 return yards on his 79 picks. Tunnell also led the NFL in punt return yardage and 1951 and 1952. An all-time great safety, and even a better all-around athlete.

Who is the greatest free safety of all time?

Here are the top ten free safeties in NFL history.

  • Willie Wood. 8 of 10.
  • Larry Wilson. 7 of 10.
  • Paul Krause. 6 of 10.
  • Darren Sharper. 5 of 10.
  • Steve Atwater. 4 of 10.
  • Yale Lary. 3 of 10.
  • Jake Scott. 2 of 10.
  • Eugene Robinson. 1 of 10. Accomplishments: 3x Pro Bow, 2x All-Pro Team, 1x Super Bowl Champion.

Who is the fastest safety in the NFL?

Nick Cross, Maryland (4.34) The former Maryland safety clocked an official 4.34-second 40-yard dash, the fastest time of all safeties at the combine.

Who is the best safety duo in the NFL?

Darnell Savage and Adrian Amos form what is arguably the best safety duo in the league. This claim isn’t merely homer bias. The number guys at PFF heartily agree.

Who are the top 10 safeties in NFL history?

Greatest safeties in NFL history

  • Ed Reed. Baltimore Ravens (2002-Present)
  • Rodney Harrison. San Diego Chargers (1994-2002)
  • Brian Dawkins. Philadelphia Eagles (1996-present)
  • John Lynch. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993-2003)
  • Rod Woodson. Pittsburgh Steelers (1987-1996)
  • Steve Atwater.
  • Ronnie Lott.
  • Kenny Easley.

Who is the hardest hitting safety ever?

Ronnie Lott Lott is considered to be one of the hardest hitters to ever play the position. He’s a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, member of the NFL 75 Anniversary All-Time Team and finsihed his Hall of Fame career with 63 interceptions.

Who was the hardest hitting safety in NFL?

While Ronnie Lott would get many votes for the roughest defensive back ever, Brian Dawkins might get his fair share. ESPN once reportedly voted him the hardest-hitting safety in NFL history and Philadelphia Eagles fans worshipped him because of his reckless attitude on the field.

Who runs a 4.7 in the NFL?

lineman Jordan Davis
Georgia lineman Jordan Davis, at 341 pounds, runs 40-yard dash in 4.78 seconds at NFL scouting combine. INDIANAPOLIS — Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis — all 341 pounds of him — finished the 40-yard dash in 4.78 seconds at the NFL scouting combine Saturday night. Let that sink in.