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PFF tabs 2 former B1G safeties among Top 5 in 2022 NFL Draft class
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Two of the best safeties in this year’s NFL Draft class come from the B1G, according to a list released from Pro Football Focus.
Illinois’ Kerby Joseph and Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker were both listed among the Top 5 safeties available in this year’s NFL Draft. Joseph came in at No. 4 on the list while Brisker was listed at No. 5.
The full Top 5 included:
- Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
- Jalen Pitre, Baylor
- Lewis Cine, Georgia
- Kerby Joseph, Illinois
- Jaquan Brisker, Penn State
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— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 29, 2022
Joseph concluded the 2021 season with 57 tackles, 5 interceptions, 2 pass break-ups and a sack. The Fighting Illini rounded out the first year under Bret Bielema with a 5-7 record, which included road wins over ranked Minnesota and Penn State teams.
Brisker racked up 64 stops with 6 for loss. He was also credited with 5 pass break-ups, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery during a 7-6 campaign for the Nittany Lions.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB