The Safest Prospects in the 2016 NFL Draft

January 20, 2016   ·   Eric Galko   ·   Jump to comments

An entirely "safe" NFL draft prospect simply doesn't exist. There are too many variables to consider, such as scheme, mental makeup or physical impacts that can cut short or drastically reduce the career of a prospect. Since Aaron Curry in the 2009 NFL draft, considered by far the consensus "safe" prospect in the class, busted in shocking fashion, NFL teams have grown wise to the "safe prospect" consideration.
But it is still the case that some players pose less risk than others. For the eight prospects on this list, they are among the safer draft prospects in the class, each for a unique reason. Some benefit from NFL-ready skills, immediate situational value for teams or a combination of size, and athleticism and specific trait that transitions easily to the NFL level.
None of these prospects are without warts in their scouting reports, but they do appear destined for a long NFL career based on what they're bringing to the NFL draft process. Don't be surprised if at least a ...

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