Cole Hildebrand is a proven, rangy safety with playmaking upside when healthy
Hildebrand has shown real impact at Dayton, including 53 tackles and three interceptions in 2022 and 29 tackles in five games before an injury cut short his 2024 season, so the tape says he can both tackle and take the ball away[1]. At 6'4" and 194 pounds, he brings unusual length for the safety spot and has already earned All-PFL honorable mention, which fits a defense looking for size, range, and proven production[1][3]. The main question is durability, but when available he profiles as a high-value, instinctive back-end defender[1].
