Three B1G players appeared on PFF’s list for the top-10 safeties in the 2023 NFL Draft on Monday afternoon.

Illinois safety Sydney Brown was No. 5 on the list. Brown had a productive season, recording 40 tackles and 6 interceptions on the year. He is sure to be one of the first safeties to go in the draft.

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Just behind Brown was Penn State’s Ji’Ayir Brown, who recorded 56 tackles, 2 forced fumbles and 4 interceptions on the year. He helped Penn State to an 11-2 record with a Rose Bowl win over Utah.

Another Illinois safety, Jartavius Martin, found himself on the list. Martin had 51 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 3 interceptions and 11 pass deflections on the season. The duo of Brown and Martin was ultra-productive this season and helped Illinois have one of the best defenses in the B1G.

Alabama’s Brian Branch was at the top of the list. He recorded 58 tackles, 2 interceptions and 7 pass deflections on the season for the Crimson Tide.