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Atlanta Falcons: Five options at safety in the draft

By Colin Hubbard

Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) tackles Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Jesus Wilson (3) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida State defeated Florida 27-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) tackles Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Jesus Wilson (3) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida State defeated Florida 27-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern Utah defensive back Miles Killebrew speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern Utah defensive back Miles Killebrew speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Miles Killebrew

It’s always important to list the players near the top of the list that have already had a scheduled workout with the Atlanta Falcons and Southern Utah safety Miles Killebrew is one of them.

Killebrew is a projected third-round pick and has terrific size. He is 6-foot-2, 217 pounds and tested very well at the combine. He was a top performer on the bench press, vertical jump and broad jump and is a player that Dan Quinn seems to really like.

The first word that comes to mind when describing Killebrew is violent. He isn’t going to lay you to the ground gently, he’s going to knock you senseless and that’s something Quinn is looking for. He’s all about being faster and more physical and Killebrew brings that physical aspect with him.

Killebrew is a lot like Jeremy Cash, but he’s a taller, heavier safety. He will play in the box a lot because he isn’t stellar in coverage, but he can tackle extremely well. His speed isn’t killer, either so he could be limited to playing in the box but he will do that extremely well.

If the Falcons are high on Killebrew then they must be pretty high on Jeremy Cash as well.