Tim Weaver
May 31, 2024 3:00 am PT
The Seahawks made some major changes to their safety room this offseason. After a rough year, Quandre Diggs was cut for cap savings, despite having made the Pro Bowl the three seasons before. Meanwhile, Jamal Adams was a less agonizing cap cut. In their place 2023 Pro Bowler Julian Love is now at the top of the depth chart, and he will be joined by free agent pickups Rayshawn Jenkins and K’Von Wallace.
Let’s see how Seattle’s new-look safety room ranks compared to the rest of the NFL. Here’s how Mike Clay at ESPN ranked all 32 safety units around the league after the 2024 NFL draft.
ESPN ranks all 32 cornerback units in NFL after 2024 draft
1. Baltimore Ravens
Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) runs after intercepting a…
Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) runs after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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2. Minnesota Vikings
Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) reacts after breaking up…
Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) reacts after breaking up a pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
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3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ryan Neal (23) celebrates safety Antoine…
Nov 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ryan Neal (23) celebrates safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) interception against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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4. Cleveland Browns
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) hold a sign referencing…
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) hold a sign referencing the NFL playoffs after defeating the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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© Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) hold a sign referencing the NFL playoffs after defeating the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
5. Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) celebrates a fumble recovery with teammates during the first half…
Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) celebrates a fumble recovery with teammates during the first half of an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 24, 2023.
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6. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 1, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) celebrates a fourth quarter…
Jan 1, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) celebrates a fourth quarter interception of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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7. Arizona Cardinals
Dec 22, 2019; Seattle, Washington, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (23) and strong safety Budda…
Dec 22, 2019; Seattle, Washington, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (23) and strong safety Budda Baker (32) break up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) during the second half at CenturyLink Field. The play was challenged by the Seahawks arguing for a pass interference penalty but not overturned. Arizona won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
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8. Los Angeles Chargers
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) after a…
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) after a game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports
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9. Chicago Bears
Oct 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (4) intercepts a…
Oct 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (4) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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10. New England Patriots
Patriots defensive end #9 Matthew Judon celebrates as #23 Kyle Dugger recovers a strip sack fumble…
Patriots defensive end #9 Matthew Judon celebrates as #23 Kyle Dugger recovers a strip sack fumble by Lions QB Jared Goff caused by Judon allowing him to run for a 59 yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter.02 Patslions 100922 Bb
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11. Dallas Cowboys
Oct 30, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes around Dallas Cowboys…
Oct 30, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes around Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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12. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) celebrates his interception against the Tennessee Titans during the third…
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) celebrates his interception against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
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13. Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) waits as the Baltimore Ravens starting lineup is introduced before…
Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) waits as the Baltimore Ravens starting lineup is introduced before the first quarter during an NFL Week 5 game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.Nfl Cincinnati Bengals At Baltimore Ravens Oct 9 0011
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14. Houston Texans
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) celebrates a tackle by cornerback…
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) celebrates a tackle by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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15. Carolina Panthers
Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods (25) reacts after intercepting…
Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods (25) reacts after intercepting the ball in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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16. Atlanta Falcons
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) takes the field…
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) takes the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
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17. Las Vegas Raiders
Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) runs onto…
Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) runs onto the field against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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18. San Francisco 49ers
September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) celebrates after…
September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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19. New Orleans Saints
Jun 14, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during minicamp…
Jun 14, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during minicamp at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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20. Green Bay Packers
Safety Xavier McKinney (29) is shown during organized team activities for the Green Bay Packers Tuesday,…
Safety Xavier McKinney (29) is shown during organized team activities for the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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21. Philadelphia Eagles
Oct 21, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) looks on…
Oct 21, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) looks on during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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22. Washington Commanders
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn (21) takes the field…
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn (21) takes the field during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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23. Kansas City Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is pulled down by Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin…
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is pulled down by Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) with a reception in the second quarter of the AFC championship NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs led 13-6 at halftime.Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Afc Championship Jan 29 234
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24. Buffalo Bills
Jan 7, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (20) limps after a…
Jan 7, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (20) limps after a play against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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25. Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) and the rest of the Titans defense celebrate stopping the…
Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) and the rest of the Titans defense celebrate stopping the Carolina Panthers on fourth down late in the fourth quarter of their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Titans took over on downs and ran the clock out for the 17-10 win.
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26. Indianapolis Colts
Sep 12, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) runs the ball…
Sep 12, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) runs the ball while Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) defends in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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27. Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Julian Love #20 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammates after…
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Julian Love #20 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammates after an interception in the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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28. New York Jets
Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Tony Adams (22) celebrates…
Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Tony Adams (22) celebrates after his interception with teammates during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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29. Los Angeles Rams
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) hurdles while carrying…
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) hurdles while carrying the ball as Los Angeles Rams defensive back Russ Yeast (2) attempts to make a tackle in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports
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30. Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (6) defends Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) during the…
Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (6) defends Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.
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31. Denver Broncos
Aug 10, 2022; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) during training camp at…
Aug 10, 2022; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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32. New York Giants
Oct 2, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) throws a…
Oct 2, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) throws a pass against New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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