After weeks of number crunching, bar graphs, pie charts, coffee runs, and a whole lot of man hours, we at eDraft have assembled our collective top-100 prospects for the 2014 NFL draft.  The official "big board" will be released on our main page soon, along with specific position by position breakdown inside the top-100.  

Again, these are not my personal rankings, but eDraft's official positional rankings based off our collective consensus.  Here I will be breaking down eDrafts safety rankings giving my personal opinion and breakdown player-by-player.  The 2014 safety class remained a one man race with Alabama's Ha-Ha Clinton Dix claiming the top spot until Calvin Pryor of Louisville began gaining steam, making this race a likely photo finish on draft day.  Many people will make their rankings based off of their preferred style of play from their safety's.  So if your team runs a defensive scheme that demands a safety with a lot of range or needs to give you run support your rankings should have a ripple effect of those players who fit that scheme the best.    

1.  Ha-Ha Clinton Dix, Free Safety, Alabama

The consensus top safety in the draft, Ha-Ha has the talent to play both safety positions but would excel at free safety due to his natural range as a center fielder.  He is also a sure tackler who brings the wood, Ha-Ha is an instant impact, day-one starter. 

2.  Calvin Pryor, Free Safety, Louisville 

Pryoy has the most momentum of anyone on the list, rising from middle of day two talks to pushing Dix for the top safety spot.  Much like Dix, Pryor would excel at either safety position as he is dominant in both the run and the pass.  Pryor is a hammer of a hitter in the box and has the enough athleticism to cover ground quickly with the ball in the air.

3.  Jimmie Ward, Strong Safety, Northern Illinois 

Ward solidified himself as the number three safety in the draft down in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama where he flashed all week long against some of the best talent in the nation.  Because of Ward's dominance in the running game he would be best suited as a strong safety getting up to the line of scrimmage quickly.  However, as he showed at the Senior Bowl, Ward can lock down his opponents in man-coverage no matter how tall the task.    

4.  Deone Bucanon, Strong Safety, Washington State

For me, Bucanon quickly supplanted himself as the fourth best safety in the draft during Senior Bowl week.  Bucanon wasn't as dominant as Ward was, but showed the consistency and big play ability to separate himself from the pack.  With a high demand on physically imposing secondary players, Bucanon will be a prized commodity because of his size.  Bucanon's ball hawking skill are an added bonus that should land him in the second round.     

5.  Dion Bailey, Strong Safety, USC

A converted linebacker, Bailey is one of the best tacklers of the bunch.  Although his athletic ability got him by in college, there will be questions about his ability in pass coverage at the next level.  Although very raw due to his recent transition, Bailey should be one of the first safety's taken on day three because of his high ceiling.  

6.  Ahmad Dixon, Strong Safety, Baylor

Dixon is a punishing run defender which helps him do great things in the run game.  However, Dixon lacks even average enough coverage skills to compete at the NFL level, and should not be viewed as anything more than a project.  Dixon will buy himself enough time to progress as he should excel in the special teams game right away.  

7.  Ed Reynolds, Strong Safety, Stanford

Often left in the shadow behind Shan Skov and Trent Murphy, Reynolds was a key piece in Stanford's lights-out defense.  Although he can hold his own in coverage, Reynolds makes his money inside the box punishing runners.  Don't be surprised to see Reynolds as one of the first five safety's off the board.  

8.  Sean Parker, Strong Safety, Washington

One of the most underrated players in the draft, Parker was often overshadowed at Washington.  Parker gets immediately knocked for his small frame, but he has the speed and instincts to put himself in position to make the play.  Despite being injured, Parker recored 91 tackles and four interceptions last season, leading all Huskies.