Mike Farrell's look at the top prospects for the NFL Draft in 2022 concludes today with the safeties.
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CLASS OF 2022 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Position | Team | State
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1. Kyle Hamilton, Notre DameÂ
Hamilton is head and shoulders above the rest at the position and has shown his amazing range early this season.
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2. Jaquan Brisker, Penn State
Brisker is off to a great start this year and his combination of toughness, tackling and instincts has his stock rising.
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3. Brandon Joseph, NorthwesternÂ
Joseph has very good range and tracks the ball with the best.
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4. Leon O’Neal, Texas A&M
O'Neal is an early surprise this high on this list because his ability in run support has improved so much.
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5. Jordan Battle, Alabama
Battle continues to be solid for Alabama but needs to step things up a bit to get in the first-round discussion.
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6. Tykee Smith, Georgia
Not playing yet this season has hurt Smith's stock but scouts still love his nickel coverage ability.
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7. Jalen Catalon, Arkansas
Catalon can take over games at times and is slept on nationally.
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8. Lewis Cine, Georgia
The biggest hitter of the bunch, Cine is as physical as they come.
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9. Verone McKinley, Oregon
McKinley may not wow you in any one way but his football sense is amazing.
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10. Tre Sterling, Oklahoma State
Sterling is a physical prospect and very good tackler who plays well closer to the line of scrimmage.
