The Detroit Lions are prioritizing the addition of a safety with minimal medical concerns as they approach the 2026 NFL Draft. With injuries affecting current safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, the safety position has been rated a 6/10 in terms of need. Xavier Nwankpa, a 22-year-old safety from Iowa, stands out as a potential target due to his low medical concern level of 0/10. Over the past three seasons, Nwankpa demonstrated reliability, playing in all games and recording 3 interceptions and 4 pass breakups. His minor injuries, such as an ear laceration and a tweaked hamstring, are not expected to impact his performance moving forward. This makes him a fitting candidate for the Lions as they look to bolster their defense.