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Oakland Raiders: Ranking the top ten safeties in the 2016 NFL Draft

By Austin Gayle

Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back Nick Wilson is tackled by Boise State Broncos safety Darian Thompson (4) in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back Nick Wilson is tackled by Boise State Broncos safety Darian Thompson (4) in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5) stiff arms Ohio State Buckeyes safety Vonn Bell (11) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5) stiff arms Ohio State Buckeyes safety Vonn Bell (11) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

Vonn Bell, Ohio State

Vonn Bell, an instinctive, confident free safety at Ohio State, can rely on his knowledge of the game to put him into position to make plays in the secondary. Also, the former Buckeye is versatile enough to play deeper zone coverage and lock slot receivers down in man coverage.

At 5’11”, 199 pounds, Bell lacks ideal size for a safety in the NFL. He isn’t a sure tackler near the line of scrimmage and will often struggle to bring down bigger backs in the NFL.

 With Bell lacking in size and tackling ability, he will be limited to a free safety role at the next level, but with Oakland needing any coverage help they can get the Raiders could take a flyer on Bell in the second round.

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