Kyle Hamilton

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		64	5	36	355
2025		16	0	9	105
2024		17	1	9	107
2023		15

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		16	105	1.0	0	—	A A Top 9%
2024		17	107	2.0	1	—	B- B- Top 38%
2023		15	81	3.0	4	—	A- A- Top 13%
2022		16	62	2.0	0	—	C- C- Below average

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Ravens secured solid value with Kyle Hamilton's four-year, $100.4M extension ($25.1M AAV), earning a B- CVI that represents a fair deal with slight upside potential for a safety of his caliber. At $25.1M annually, Baltimore is paying premium money for an above-average starter who has shown flashes of elite coverage ability but hasn't yet reached that consistent franchise-caliber tier that typically commands this salary range. Hamilton's relative youth works in the Ravens' favor here — they're betting on continued development rather than paying for peak production, which could make this contract look shrewd if he takes the expected leap into true elite territory. The $48M in guaranteed money provides reasonable protection for Baltimore while still representing significant commitment to a player who projects as a cornerstone piece in their secondary. This deal reflects the current safety market inflation, but Hamilton's unique skill set and trajectory suggest the Ravens got ahead of what could have been an even pricier extension if they'd waited another season.

Performance Analysis

Kyle Hamilton is a first-round talent living up to his billing as one of the NFL's most versatile and physically imposing safeties at just 25 years old. Through four seasons and 64 games in Baltimore, he has established himself as a cornerstone of the Ravens' defense and a legitimate Defensive Player of the Year candidate. His B+ overall grade reflects a player trending sharply upward, earning an A this season after a B- dip in 2024. Hamilton's tackle production is exceptional, registering 6.56 tackles per game against an NFL safety average of just 3.85 — numbers that reflect his elite range and willingness to support the run aggressively. His pass-defense rate of 0.56 PDs per game nearly touches the elite threshold of 0.60, sitting nearly double the league average of 0.30. There are no glaring weaknesses in his current profile, though sustaining this pace over a full season while avoiding coverage assignments being schemed away remains the primary concern. Hamilton's trajectory mirrors that of an ascending All-Pro — think a younger Tyrann Mathieu with a bigger frame and better athleticism at this stage. His A grade in 2025 following an A- in 2023 and a brief B- detour in 2024 suggests the 2024 dip was a minor correction, not a trend. If he continues at this rate, a first-team All-Pro nod and a massive contract extension discussion are both imminent.

Current Sentiment

Kyle Hamilton enters the 2026 season as one of the most respected defensive players in the NFL, having cemented his elite status with a first-team All-Pro selection and a contract that reflects his franchise-cornerstone value. Media coverage heading into the new year is decidedly positive, highlighted by a major league-wide honor and analytical pieces exploring how new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter's scheme could further elevate his already exceptional versatility. Hamilton's own public comments — calling out the Ravens' standards and expressing excitement for a new era — have been received as signs of mature leadership rather than discontent, reinforcing his reputation as a culture-setter in Baltimore. Peer recognition, including praise from teammate Jaylinn Hawkins, adds to a narrative of a player held in high regard both inside and outside the locker room. With no injury concerns, no off-field issues, and a coaching staff seemingly designed to maximize his unique skill set, fan and media sentiment surrounding Hamilton is at a career high heading into the 2026 campaign.