Kyle Hamilton remains top safety as NFL's positional rankings update
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The NFL's latest positional rankings, released July 16, 2026, feature Kyle Hamilton ranked as the best safety. Significant changes are noted throughout the rest of the list, reflecting shifts in performance and team strategies. This ranking concludes ESPN's series covering the top ten players in various positions. Coaches, executives, and scouts contributed to the evaluation process.
- •Kyle Hamilton holds the No. 1 position among safeties.
- •Major changes occurred in the rankings beyond the top spot.
- •The rankings are informed by input from NFL execs, coaches, and scouts.
- •This release concludes the 2026 positional ranking series by ESPN.
- 12:25 PMESPN — NFL execs, coaches and scouts help rank the top 10...
"Let's close the 2026 positional top-10 ranking series with the NFL's best safeties. Kyle Hamilton is still No. 1, but there were big changes this year on the rest of the list.
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