Football · Safety
Football Safety recruiting evaluation
Safety evaluation balancing range, COD, and size context for box vs deep roles — clear next steps, no empty promises.
What coaches weigh at Safety
Long speed and suddenness with enough size to support run fits — deep vs box usage shifts how agility is weighted.
Safety benchmarks blend DB speed with LB-adjacent contact projection; film still decides coverage vs run-support identity.
Key metrics for Safety
40 / 10-yard
Range to the deep third and trigger to the box both matter.
Shuttle / 3-cone
Transition from hash to boundary shows in COD.
Vertical / broad
Explosiveness supports contested balls and tackling pop.
Frame context
Size informs nickel/box projection next to the same times.
2026 Safety position benchmarks
Division I recruiting conversations usually span FCS and FBS bands — there is no single “D1 number.” Use the 2026 Safety table below as educational reference context, then confirm with film, academics, and a full evaluation.
| Metric | D3 | D2 | FCS | FBS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-Yard DashLower is better | 4.82s4.60s – 5.00s | 4.67s4.50s – 4.80s | 4.52s4.40s – 4.60s | 4.42s4.30s – 4.50s |
| 10-Yard SplitLower is better | 1.82s1.74s – 1.90s | 1.79s1.71s – 1.87s | 1.75s1.67s – 1.83s | 1.72s1.64s – 1.80s |
| Vertical JumpHigher is better | 30"26" – 34" | 32"28" – 36" | 34"30" – 38" | 36"32" – 40" |
| Broad JumpHigher is better | 105"95" – 115" | 110"100" – 120" | 115"105" – 125" | 120"110" – 130" |
| 3-Cone DrillLower is better | 7.30s7.00s – 7.60s | 7.10s6.80s – 7.40s | 6.90s6.60s – 7.20s | 6.70s6.40s – 7.00s |
| Pro AgilityLower is better | 4.40s4.20s – 4.60s | 4.20s4.00s – 4.40s | 4.05s3.90s – 4.20s | 3.85s3.70s – 4.00s |
| Bench Press (225 lbs)Higher is better | 11 reps @ 225 lb6 reps @ 225 lb – 16 reps @ 225 lb | 13 reps @ 225 lb8 reps @ 225 lb – 18 reps @ 225 lb | 15 reps @ 225 lb10 reps @ 225 lb – 20 reps @ 225 lb | 17 reps @ 225 lb12 reps @ 225 lb – 22 reps @ 225 lb |
| Bench Press (Bodyweight)Higher is better | 4 reps @ BW2 reps @ BW – 7 reps @ BW | 6 reps @ BW3 reps @ BW – 9 reps @ BW | 7 reps @ BW4 reps @ BW – 11 reps @ BW | 9 reps @ BW5 reps @ BW – 13 reps @ BW |
| HeightHigher is better | 6'0"5'8" – 6'4" | 6'1"5'9" – 6'5" | 6'2"5'10" – 6'6" | 6'3"5'11" – 6'7" |
| WeightHigher is better | 188 lbs160 lbs – 200 lbs | 198 lbs170 lbs – 210 lbs | 208 lbs180 lbs – 220 lbs | 218 lbs190 lbs – 230 lbs |
These are educational reference bands (approximate P10–P90 windows with a P50-style target), not offers, scholarships, or a guarantee of D1 placement. FCS and FBS columns frame the Division I recruiting conversation. Compare your numbers in Benchmark Explorer and read how tables are versioned on Methodology. Methodology · Benchmark Explorer.
What this evaluation is
- A free Safety evaluation against position-specific benchmarks
- Fit context, strengths, and a practical next-step plan
- Private by default — you control coach visibility
What this is not
- A guarantee of D1 offers or athletic scholarships
- A pay-to-rank recruiting board placement
- A substitute for film, academics, or compliance
Frequently asked questions
What is a D1 football safety benchmark score?
There is no single D1 cutoff. Division I recruiting usually spans FCS and FBS reference bands on the Safety table on this page (2026 edition). Compare measurables to those columns for context, then use a full evaluation — numbers alone do not mean a D1 offer.
How do I know if my safety is D1 material?
Start with honest measurables and film, then compare them to Safety position benchmarks (including the FCS/FBS columns below). X Factor Recruits shows fit projection context and gaps — not a guarantee of D1 offers.
What is a football safety recruiting score on XFR?
It is a free, benchmark-based evaluation for the Safety position: readiness, fit context, strengths, and a practical next-step plan. Profiles stay private by default.
Is this the same as a recruiting ranking site?
No. We do not sell placement on a pay-to-rank board. X100 shows free athletic testing results; this page is about position-specific evaluation and development clarity.
Ready to evaluate as Safety?
Start free — we will preselect Football and Safety so your report uses the right lens.
Start free evaluation