The Green Bay Packers entered the 2022 season thinking they had one of the best safety tandems in the NFL. Unfortunately, that was put to rest when Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage had regressive years. With the NFL Scouting Combine starting in a week, now seems like a good time to look at safety prospects the Packers could take in the upcoming draft.
After three years of being one of the most reliable players on defense, age may have caught up to Amos. Last season was arguably his worst as a Packer, and it’s possible he may have played his last snap wearing the green and gold as he heads to free agency.
Savage, on the other hand, isn’t going anywhere. Last offseason, the team picked up his fifth-year option, which includes a guaranteed salary of $7.9 million. And judging by Brian Gutekunst’s comments after the season, it doesn’t sound like Savage is going to be traded, either.
“I’m hopeful as we go into next season that we’re going to see his best,” said Gutekunst.
Even if Savage is back next season, the Packers will need someone to pair opposite him. But if Savage is going to play the nickel – like he did after his benching – then the team may want to resign Rudy Ford and bring in another veteran to sure up the backend.
Still, using a premium draft pick on a safety is highly recommended, and luckily, this year’s draft will provide plenty of options.
Here are three top prospects that I think are the best fits to solve Green Bay’s safety woes: