<p>Could we really see THREE safeties go in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft?</p><p>This class is strong enough to make it happen.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we break down our Top 5 safety rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft and explore one of the most intriguing position groups in the class.</p><p>There’s a real conversation about whether three safeties could be selected in the first round — something we rarely see.</p><p>At the top, Caleb Downs continues to set the standard, but how far ahead is he from the rest of the group?</p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• Whether three safeties could go in Round 1</p><p> • Caleb Downs and his place in the class</p><p> • The depth of the position</p><p> • The Day 2 cluster and key names to watch</p><p> • How this group compares to recent classes</p><p>If you’re building your 2026 draft board, this episode gives you a clear view of where the safety class stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>Timestamps</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:10 - Zakee Wheatley</p><p>07:14 - AJ Haulcy</p><p>12:20 - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren</p><p>17:20 - Dillon Thieneman</p><p>23:03 - Caleb Downs</p><p>30:34 - Traits v Production</p><p><br /></p><p>Article Link: https://thetouchdown.co.uk/2026-nfl-draft-elite-talent-vs-positional-value/</p>