Safeties never seem to get the respect they deserve despite having one of the most difficult jobs in football. Maybe it’s the fact that you can’t even see them on the broadcast angle during most games, but the position has been largely undervalued. That said, teams that don’t have enough talent at this spot are generally going nowhere fast. Let’s show them some love.
Here’s how we rank the top 10 safeties in the league going into 2020.
10. Tre Boston
Boston admittedly wasn’t one of the league’s top safeties when he was drafted by the Panthers in 2014. He improved with time though, especially after he was released three years later and got signed by the Chargers. During his one season there and another with the Cardinals, Boston developed into an excellent free safety. His superb range and plus ball skills (three interceptions, 11 pass breakups in 2019) finally helped him cash in with a three-year, $18 million deal.