# Charlie Campbell: Campbell ranks the top 30 safety prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, with Texas' Jelani McDonald first, and assigns each a projected draft round range and a projected 40-yard dash time. **Claimed:** Sep 17, 2026 **Pundit:** Charlie Campbell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/charlie-campbell **Outlet:** Walter Football — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/walter-football **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://walterfootball.com/SRankings2027.php 61 checkable claims — 30 combine measurements, 30 mock draft picks and 1 top player list — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 33 players and teams, each linked to their own record. None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in. > McDonald has good size and is fast. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Jelani McDonald to be picked “Round 1-2”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jelani McDonald - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Jelani McDonald - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tae Johnson to be picked “Round 1-2”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Tae Johnson - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Tae Johnson - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Benefield to be picked “Round 2-3”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ty Benefield - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Ty Benefield - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Jaylen McClain - Verdict: not settled yet - **Peyton Bowen to be picked “Round 3-5”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Peyton Bowen - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.48.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Peyton Bowen - Verdict: not settled yet - **Keon Sabb to be picked “Round 3-5”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Keon Sabb - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kevin Barnes to be picked “Round 3-5”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kevin Barnes - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Kevin Barnes - Verdict: not settled yet - **Faletau Satuala to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Faletau Satuala - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Faletau Satuala - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Marcus Ratcliffe - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Davaughn Patterson - Verdict: not settled yet - **Matthew Bailey to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Matthew Bailey - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaivion Green to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jaivion Green - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jackson Bennee to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jackson Bennee - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Corey Moore - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Christian Harrison - Verdict: not settled yet - **Qua Moss to be picked “Round 5-7”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Qua Moss, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Alexander McLaughlin to be picked “Round 5-7”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Alexander McLaughlin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.53.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Gunner Maldonado - Verdict: not settled yet - **Amare Farrell to be picked “Round 3-5”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Amare Farrell - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.49.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Koi Perich, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Davaughn Patterson to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Davaughn Patterson - Verdict: not settled yet - **Braden Awls to be picked “Round 3-5”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Braden Awls - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Braden Awls - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: C.J. Heard - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Castell to be picked “Round 6-FA”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jordan Castell - Verdict: not settled yet - **Earl Little II to be picked “Round 2-4”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Earl Little II - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.55.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Amare Farrell - Verdict: not settled yet - **Marcus Ratcliffe to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Marcus Ratcliffe - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Matthew Bailey - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.55.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Ty Bryant - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.55.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Ashlyn Barker - Verdict: not settled yet - **Gunner Maldonado to be picked “Round 7-FA”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Gunner Maldonado - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.55.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Jordan Castell - Verdict: not settled yet - **The top 2027 Safety prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft.** - Kind: Top Player Lists - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Jackson Bennee - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bray Hubbard to be picked “Round 2-4”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Bray Hubbard - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Heard to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: C.J. Heard - Verdict: not settled yet - **Joenel Aguero to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Joenel Aguero - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Earl Little II - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.55.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Alexander McLaughlin, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Bryant to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ty Bryant - Verdict: not settled yet - **Corey Moore to be picked “Round 4-6”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Corey Moore - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ashlyn Barker to be picked “Round 5-7”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ashlyn Barker - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Qua Moss, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rod Moore to be picked “Round 5-7”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Rod Moore - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: KJ Bolden - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Bray Hubbard - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Joenel Aguero - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.50.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Rod Moore - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.55.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Jaivion Green - Verdict: not settled yet - **Christian Harrison to be picked “Round 5-7”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Christian Harrison - Verdict: not settled yet - **Koi Perich to be picked “Round 3-5”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Koi Perich, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylen McClain to be picked “Round 2-3”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jaylen McClain - Verdict: not settled yet - **Projected 40 Time: 4.45.** - Kind: Combine Measurements · About: Keon Sabb - Verdict: not settled yet - **KJ Bolden to be picked “Round 1-2”** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: KJ Bolden - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Jelani McDonald — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jelani-mcdonald - Tae Johnson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tae-johnson - Ty Benefield — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ty-benefield - Jaylen McClain — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaylen-mcclain - Peyton Bowen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/peyton-bowen - Keon Sabb — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/keon-sabb - Kevin Barnes — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kevin-barnes - Faletau Satuala — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/faletau-satuala - Marcus Ratcliffe — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/marcus-ratcliffe - Davaughn Patterson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/davaughn-patterson - Matthew Bailey — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/matthew-bailey - Jaivion Green — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaivion-green - Jackson Bennee — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jackson-bennee - Corey Moore — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/corey-moore - Christian Harrison — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/christian-harrison - Qua Moss — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/qua-moss - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/titans - Alexander McLaughlin — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/alexander-mclaughlin - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Gunner Maldonado — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/gunner-maldonado - Amare Farrell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/amare-farrell - Koi Perich — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/koi-perich - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Braden Awls — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/braden-awls - C.J. Heard — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/c-j-heard - Jordan Castell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-castell - Earl Little II — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/earl-little-ii - Ty Bryant — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ty-bryant - Ashlyn Barker — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ashlyn-barker - Bray Hubbard — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/bray-hubbard - Joenel Aguero — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/joenel-aguero - Rod Moore — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/rod-moore - KJ Bolden — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kj-bolden ## What others said about the same people - Seth Walder on Kayshon Boutte: Walder proposes five trades he believes should happen before Week 1 of the 2026 season: Jessie Bates III to the 49ers, Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Patriots, Keon Coleman to the Colts, Walker Little to the Cardinals, and Kayshon Boutte to the Commanders, where he says Boutte would immediately be Washington's No. 2 receiver. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/0263bd78-6c5c-41c5-8615-0467d8ef521a (scored 0) - Garrett Podell on Stefon Diggs: A CBS Sports report frames Stefon Diggs as filling Washington's vacant No. 2 receiver role opposite Terry McLaurin after his reported one-year deal, expecting him in that spot in the 2026 passing game with Jayden Daniels. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bc79861b-dbde-474e-9d55-bf50f7b766d2 (scored 100) - Bucky Brooks on Stefon Diggs: In a quarterback rapid-fire segment and later discussion, Brooks named starters for several clubs (Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy in Minnesota, Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland, Tua in Atlanta, Jeremiah Love as Arizona's starting running back), called Chris Olave a No. 1 receiver, backed Stefon Diggs landing with the Commanders and Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, argued Baker Mayfield belongs among the top 15-17 quarterbacks, and published a top-five defensive tackle list topped by Jeffrey Simmons. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9538b827-fc12-4c2e-8e32-eaa69edc6c2d (scored 100) - Joe Marino on Stefon Diggs: Marino projects DJ Moore to bounce back in Buffalo's offense with over 1,000 receiving yards (talking up around 1,200), and expects rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun (IGB) to win a starting job opposite Christian Benford. He also thinks free agent Stefon Diggs ends up signing with Washington. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/eef9205a-1efb-4b83-821d-a7553d3ad6b4 (scored 100) - Gregg Rosenthal on Stefon Diggs: Rosenthal picked rookies he expects to start right away — a Steelers left tackle and Colts linebacker — said Terry McLaurin is Washington's clear No. 1 receiver, and said he wouldn't be surprised if the Commanders signed Stefon Diggs as a solid No. 2. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2ea758f8-ab4d-4480-aaf9-ab24fd822c3f (scored 100) - Nick Shook on Emmanuel McNeil-Warren: Shook walks through his full first-round mock draft, assigning a prospect to every pick from No. 1 to No. 32, headlined by Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, David Bailey to the Jets and Jeremiah Love to the Cardinals in the top three. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/7d4209aa-2e2d-47a2-b6e5-791d16d209cb (scored 17.68) ## More combine measurements The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Field Yates on Brenen Thompson: Yates pegged David Bailey as a top-four pick, called Jeremiah Love clearly the best running back in the class with a draft range from No. 3 overall to the Chiefs at No. 9, put Karnell Tate atop his receiver board, projected Jordan Tyson as a top-15 pick, and expected Brennan Thompson to run in the 4.2s. He also sees both Miami's Mauigoa and Utah's Spencer Fano taken inside the top 15, with Mauigoa having a chance to be the first offensive lineman off the board. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3ac28f94-72fb-46e5-81e3-b524c7c7b841 (scored 67.27) - James Harrison on Zachariah Branch: The co-host known as Debo, who identifies himself as James Harrison, predicts Caleb Downs runs in the 4.42-4.43 range at the combine and rides the under on Zachariah Branch's 40 time, citing Branch's high school speed. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/862be8d2-12cf-4292-95b0-c2886395e6c2 (scored 0) - Bruce Feldman on Cole Payton: Feldman discussed Fernando Mendoza as the likely No. 1 overall pick to the Raiders, praised Kenyon Sadik and Sunny Styles as combine standouts, projected Ty Simpson as a late-first-round pick, and pegged Cole Peyton for the fourth-to-fifth round range. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/5e1fcde8-99d6-4c8e-811c-eeee574c2a5c (scored 100) - Daniel Jeremiah on Justin Jefferson: On Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah gave his views on the 2026 draft class: he set his board (Jeremiah Love as the second-best player, Malinoi 12th, Fano 14th), ranked the top edge rushers Bailey-Reese-Bain, projected draft ranges for several prospects, and forecast measurables for a few players. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bc772155-d332-4aba-a4c3-a99caa325a2f (scored 27.41) - Ayrton Ostley on Gabe Jacas: Ostley predicts Mississippi State receiver Brandon/Brennan Thompson runs the fastest 40-yard dash at the combine, expects Mac Jones to be traded to the Vikings, and offers combine performance expectations for several prospects. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/149c742e-7b2f-4669-9803-c1936efe4f66 (scored 100) - nthony Darelle "Booger" McFarland on Arvell Reese: McFarland projected Ohio State's Arbel Reese to measure in at roughly 6-4 and 240-245 pounds at the combine, and argued Cincinnati and Trey Hendrickson will go their separate ways this offseason. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c01c6b3d-b24f-4074-b082-e5b10055c15f (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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