- Will Allen
Will Allen (born June 17, 1982, in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football player who currently plays safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Rodney Harrison
Rodney Scott Harrison (born December 15, 1972 in Markham, Illinois) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
- Eugene Wilson
Eugene W. Wilson II (born August 17, 1980 in Merrillville, Indiana) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He attended the University of Illinois and was drafted in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Patriots, with the fourth pick of the second round. He has helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2003 and Super Bowl XXXIX in 2004.
- Sean Taylor
Sean Michael Taylor (born April 1, 1983 in Miami, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays free safety for the Washington Redskins of the NFL. Due to his ferocious style of hitting, his teammates have nicknamed him "Meast". This a reference to him being "half-man, half beast.
- Brandon Meriweather
Brandon Meriweather (born January 14, 1984 in Apopka, Florida) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He attended the University of Miami. At Miami, Meriweather's hard-hitting earned him the nickname "The Hit Stick", "Hit-em-up", and "B-Ware"
- Mike Brown
Mike Brown (born February 13, 1978 in Scottsdale, Arizona) is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was originally selected with the eighth pick of the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft out of the University of Nebraska. Mike is known for his aggressiveness on the field of play, and emotional approach to the game of football. Recently Brown has established himself as a definitive leader for the Bears, both on and off the football field.
- John Lynch
John Terrence Lynch (born September 25, 1971 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is a standout American football defensive back in the NFL who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. He was drafted out of Stanford University by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (82nd pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. Lynch played his first 11 seasons in the league with the Buccanneers. Lynch signed a free agent contract to join the Broncos prior to the 2004 season.
- Adam Archuleta
Adam Jason Archuleta (born November 27, 1977 in Rock Springs, Wyoming) is an American Football Safety currently playing for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. Prior to playing with the Bears, Archuleta was a member of the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins.
- Bob Sanders
Demond L. "Bob" Sanders (born February 24, 1981 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is a starting safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Despite his diminutive size, he is known for his speed and hard-hitting. He played college football at the University of Iowa, and in his role as the Colts has earned a reputation as being the glue that holds the Colts' defense together.
- Laron Landry
LaRon Louis Landry (born October 14, 1984 in Ama, Louisiana) is a American football safety who currently plays for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Landry was a four-year starting safety for the Louisiana State University Tigers. His parents are Frank and Rhonda Landry, and he has two siblings, Derik and Dawan, who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 5th round of the 2006 draft. He now starts at strong safety for the Ravens.
- Darren Woodson
Darren Ray Woodson (born April 25, 1969 in Phoenix, Arizona) is a former All-Pro strong safety for the Dallas Cowboys from 1992 to 2004. He was drafted by the Cowboys as a converted linebacker in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft (37th overall) out of Arizona State University. Woodson was a five-time Pro Bowl selection who had a feared reputation as an effective run-stopper and a ferocious hitter. He sat out the 2004 NFL season due to a herniated disc, …
- Chris Harris
Chris Harris (born August 6, 1982 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was selected with the seventh pick of the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. As a rookie Chris won the starting role for the free safety position over Mike Green early in the season.
- Roy Williams
Roy Williams (born August 14, 1980 in Redwood City, California) is a safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
- Brandon McGowan
Brandon McGowan (born September 16, 1983 in Jersey City, New Jersey) is an American football sSafety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Maine.
- Mark Murphy
Mark Hodge Murphy (born July 13, 1955 in Fulton, New York) is a former American Football safety for the Washington Redskins who played eight seasons in the National Football League from 1977 to 1984. Murphy played college football in Colgate University before his NFL career. With the Redskins, Murphy played in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XVIII. He played a key role in the Redskins 27-17 Super Bowl XVII win over the Miami Dolphins, …
- Mark Murphy
Mark Steven Murphy (born April 22, 1958 in Canton, Ohio) was a safety who played eleven seasons in the National Football League for the Green Bay "Packers". Murphy attended West Liberty State College. He helped the "Packers" win the 1982 NFC Central Division. In 11 seasons he had 11 "sacks" and 20 interceptions for 194 yards and 1 "touchdown". He as well had over 600 "tackles". He also had 1 "punt return" for 4 yards. Currently, Mr. Murphy is a defensive backs coach at St.
- Donte Whitner
Donte Whitner (born July 24, 1985) is an American Football safety for the Buffalo Bills. Whitner was drafted with the 8th overall pick by Buffalo in the 2006 NFL Draft. Whitner played his college football at Ohio State.
- Mike Doss
Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981 in Canton, Ohio) is a American football safety for the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings.
- Gibril Wilson
Gibril Donald Wilson (born November 12, 1981 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was selected with the fourth pick of the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee. In his rookie season, Wilson instantly became a fan favorite in New York for his tenacious speed and hitting abilities. He also recorded three interceptions before his season was cut short due to injury.
- James Sanders
James Sanders (born November 11, 1982 in Porterville, California) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football at Fresno State University. He attended Monache High School and graduated in 2001.
- Dexter Jackson
Dexter Lamar Jackson (born July 28, 1977 in Quincy, Florida) is a free safety in the NFL. He is currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. He attended Florida State University.
- Don Fleming
Donald Denver Fleming (June 11, 1937 - June 4, 1963) was an American football defensive back who played for the University of Florida and the Cleveland Browns. The Florida Gators' captain in 1958, Fleming was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 28th round of the 1959 NFL draft. He did not see any action that year and successfully urged Chicago to trade him to the Browns before the 1960 season.
- Anthony Kevin Dungy
Anthony Kevin "Tony" Dungy (born October 6, 1955) is a former professional American football player and coach in the National Football League. Dungy was head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2002 to 2008. He became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl when his Colts defeated the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007.
- Tebucky Jones
Tebucky Shermain Jones (born October 6 1974 in New Britain, Connecticut) is a safety in the National Football League. He is currently a free agent. His career began when he was drafted out of Syracuse University in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Patriots. He has played for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and New England Patriots.
- Cliff Harris
Clifford Allen Harris (born November 12, 1948 in Fayetteville, Arkansas) is a former professional American football safety who played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League for ten seasons.
- Ed Reed
Edward Earl Reed, Jr. (born September 11 , 1978 in St. Rose, Louisiana) is an American football player who currently plays free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He is considered one of the most dominant safeties currently playing in the NFL, and is often referred to as a 'play-maker'. Reed's habit of baiting quarterbacks into throwing interceptions has also earned him recognition throughout the league.
- Renaldo Hill
Renaldo Hill (born November 12, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan) is a current American Football safety who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round (202nd overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan State.
- Keith Davis
Keith Davis (born December 30, 1978 in Italy, Texas) is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Sam Houston State University. He was also a member of the 2004 World Bowl Champion Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. Davis, who normally plays at the free safety position, has often played a starting role since joining the Cowboys, but is largely seen as merely an adequate free safety; instead, …
- Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith (born September 20, 1983) is a current American football free safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University. After injuries to the Steelers' starting safeties, he has started two games and has recorded an interception in each contest.
- Chris Crocker
Chris Crocker (born March 9, 1980 in Chesapeake, Virginia) is an American football safety with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of Marshall University.
- Ronnie Lott
Ronald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott (born May 8, 1959) is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety and strong safety in college football and the NFL. He is most well known for his hard hits on opposing players, rivaling fellow safeties Steve Atwater and Jack Tatum as the hardest hitter of all time. A Pro Bowler at both cornerback and safety, Lott is widely considered one of the best defensive backs in NFL history.
- Je'Rod Cherry
Je’Rod L. Cherry is a retired American football safety in the National Football League who played from 1996-2004. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints out of the University of California in the 1996 NFL Draft. In 2000 Cherry signed with the Oakland Raiders, then a month later he signed the Philadelphia Eagles. After his stint with the Eagles, Cherry signed with the New England Patriots, where he earned Super Bowl rings in Super Bowl XXXVI, Super Bowl XXXVIII, …
- Mel Renfro
Melvin Lacy "Mel" Renfro (born December 30, 1941 in Houston, Texas) is a former American football cornerback and safety who spent his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys. Mel Renfro attended the University of Oregon, where he excelled as a track star and All-American halfback. In his four seasons with the Ducks, Renfro rushed for 1,532 yards and scored 141 points.
- Lawyer Milloy
Lawyer Milloy (born November 14, 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American football strong safety who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He attended the University of Washington and was drafted in 1996 by the New England Patriots. Milloy was a member of the Patriots Super Bowl XXXVI championship team; a game in which the Patriots defeated the heavily-favored St. Louis Rams.
- Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith (born February 3, 1959 in Santa Monica) is a retired American football safety who wore number 49 for the National Football League Denver Broncos between 1981 and 1994.
- Jermaine Phillips
Jermaine Phillips (born March 27, 1979 in Roswell, Georgia) is an American football safety on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. Jermaine attended the University of Georgia and was drafted in the 5th round (157 overall) by the Buccaneers in the 2002 NFL Draft. He took over the starting role when long time Buc John Lynch (who signed with the Denver Broncos) was released because of salary cap issues before the start of the 2004 season.
- Ken Hamlin
Ken "The Hammer" Hamlin (born January 20, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a professional football player, currently a safety for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted in 2003 with the tenth pick in the second round by the Seattle Seahawks. Hamlin is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Bill Bates
William Frederick Bates (born June 6, 1961, in Knoxville, Tennessee) is a former American Football safety who played his entire 15 year NFL pro-football career with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Marcus Coleman
Marcus Coleman (born May 24, 1974 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football safety, who is currently a free agent in the NFL. Marcus Coleman played college football at Texas Tech. He was signed as a free agent on April 18, 2006. He previously spent three years with the Houston Texans and six years with the New York Jets, the team who originally drafted him with pick #1 in the 5th round (133rd overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft.
- Antoine Bethea
Antoine Bethea (born July 27, 1984 in Savannah, Georgia) is an American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Howard University. He attended Denbigh High School, where he was a three-year letterman in football, and also lettered in basketball, where he earned all-area and all-conference honors in his senior year. He is 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 203 pounds.