Elite Pass Defender with 40% Forced Incompletion Rate for New Mexico
Drew Speech is a 6'2", 197-lb safety for the New Mexico Lobos who stands out as the FBS leader in forced incompletion rate (40.0%) among safeties in 2025, showcasing elite ball-hawking instincts with eight pass breakups in his redshirt junior season. His differentiators include relentless intensity—recording a pass breakup in each of his last six games, including the Rate Bowl—and a fearless personality that led to two interception touchdowns at Monterey Peninsula JC. With no significant injury history and a track background enhancing his speed, Speech is a high-fit defensive asset for teams needing a disruptive, coverage-first safety who turns defensive plays into momentum shifts.
