2027 Safeties That Have Taken Next Step

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing the safety position is not for the weak in modern football, as they have to handle a lot of responsibility within a defense with how the game is played today. Every year, safeties have to do more and more, and are becoming increasingly more valuable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As prospects begin their junior season, they begin to truly realize the potential they hold in their games and start to work toward capitalizing on that potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are four safety prospects that have taken the next step forward in their developments so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group has it all with a potential future linebacker, a recruiting breakout candidate, a versatile weapon, and a deep sleeper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are four safeties that have continued to work toward rounding out there games and it has shown to start the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903033"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ca33d710f07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903033' first='Omarii' last='Sanders'] is a known name by now in the recruiting world, but could continue to build on momentum and take another step forward this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has great length at 6-foot-4 with a frame that could allow for him to add a lot of weight and grow into a linebacker, but he has showed increased ball skills this season as both a defensive back and receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He finished last season strong and has added some receiving work to his resume this season to continue developing the ball skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The game against BGA coming soon should be a true test for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1162582"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ca33d710f61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1162582' first='Jaden' last='Butler'] caught my attention when I watched [player_tooltip player_id='811046' first='Caden' last='Harris'] in a game last season and he has taken an even bigger step forward this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was a natural mover last year in that game, and has shown good burst closing on a ball carrier from the safety position so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has receiver experience, showing some ball skills experience. Butler is a winning player who will do what it takes to help his team win games and has been moved around on both sides of the ball throughout his career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He could project as more of a strong safety as he keeps adding to his frame, but he has good length and change of direction ability as well, making him an exciting prospect to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1294979"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ca33d710faf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1294979' first='Jarrell' last='Chandler'] has arguably taken the biggest step forward of any safety prospect in the state for the 2027 class, shining on both sides of the ball this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has filled out his lengthy frame some and has become a strong playmaker with great ball skills on each side of the ball. As a defensive back, he can be moved around the secondary, especially working at safety and in the slot, and disrupt plays happening in front of him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It will be intriguing to watch how he continues his development over the rest of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664092"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ca386ae692e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1664092' first='Amari' last='Mitchell'] is another safety prospect at Franklin Road Academy that thrives on making plays in front of him. While still needing development, he has very good length and fluid athleticism, making him an intriguing long-term prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He projects best as a strong safety who can attack ball carriers, whether from the run game or from quick hitters in the passing game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has shown the ability to track the ball down the field as a receiver this season, which has led to some explosive gains. He has also recorded an interception where he made a play on a deflection after moving off his assignment downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This BGA game on the horizon will test him in space and could give a true depiction of where he is at in his development, but the baseline skillset is there to be a solid developmental strong safety prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->