Kyle Hamilton tops PFF's 2026 safety rankings

Budda Baker checks in at No. 32

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 141 min read

1. Kyle Hamilton, BAL 32. Budda Baker, ARI Ranking the Top 32 Safeties Ahead of the 2026 NFL Season⬇️ https://t.co/dbv Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF released a 32-player position list ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Why it matters: The placements put Hamilton and Baker at opposite ends of PFF's preseason assessment.

By the numbers: Hamilton: No. 1. Baker: No. 32. Safeties ranked: 32.

What to watch: The 2026 NFL season will test how the rankings hold up.

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