The Baltimore Ravens locked down Kyle Hamilton for four more years on Wednesday, August 27th, according to NFL Network. According to the report, Hamilton becomes the highest-paid safety in the NFL, guaranteeing him $25 million per year and $82 million guaranteed over the course of the next four years.

On paper, this deal is perfect for the Ravens, locking up the 24-year-old long-term. This assures the Ravens’ elite secondary for years to come. The two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro is a Swiss Army knife for the Ravens. Playing every single position in the secondary and being able to line up at linebacker make him an invaluable player. TK STAT STAT Hamilton’s career started slowly, but since mid-2023, when he was moved from deep safety to a hybrid-safety and linebacker, his career has taken off. Solidifying his superstar status by picking off 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy twice on Christmas Day 2023.

Across the AFC, elite quarterbacks must always identify where Hamilton is every single snap. He’s a master at deceiving quarterbacks, and his ability to find the football is second to none in the NFL. For instance, on Christmas Day 2024, he picked off Texans star CJ Stroud and helped hold the Texans’ offense scoreless. While some question whether the Ravens’ decision to use the rest of their cap space will limit their ability to acquire talent in years to come, analysts also agree that the window is now for the Ravens. With quarterback Lamar Jackson in his prime, Pat McAfee referred to Kyle Hamilton as “the one” for the Ravens defense. Many agree that the Ravens have locked down the quarterback of their defense. The future is bright in Baltimore, and with Hamilton locked down, Super Bowl aspirations have never been higher.