Appearing on the Up & Adams show, Styles said, “Kyle Hamilton is one of those guys that can do a lot all over the field. He’s an amazing player. So, I’d love to be in a scheme where I can do multiple roles and help a defense win.“

Styles also added that he thinks “what’s nice is when you have a coordinator who’s able to put you in so many different positions and utilize you in that way.” Hence, Styles thinks he can play at a multitude of positions, just like the Ravens superstar.

There are obvious differences between Styles and Hamilton

Hamilton plays safety, but he can also line up as a slot cornerback, and an inside linebacker, though his main point of impact is at the secondary where can play both free and strong safety.

As for Styles, he transitioned from safety to linebacker, and he is a unit. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 244 lbs, he also possesses crazy speed and ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash. While he is now mainly seen as a linebacker, he can easily drop back to safety too.

Sonny Styles’ draft projection

Styles is almost unanimously scheduled to be taken as a top 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is widely considered the best linebacker in this class. John Harbaugh (who made Kyle Hamilton an All Pro), could actually pull the trigger and draft him at number five for the New York Giants.

Harbaugh has had success with Hamilton. Hence, he could see a chance to replicate that with Styles now that he’s moved to the New York. The Giants could be a perfect landing spot for Styles.

In a recent interview published on the official Baltimore Ravens social media @Ravens, Pagano did not hold back in praising the talented safety, whom he considers to be a great leader and communicator within the team.

“He’s an avatar, man. He’s a freak,” Pagano said. “He’s unbelievable, his length, his speed, his size, his coverage for a safety, like he can cover slot receivers. It doesn’t matter who it is. Like there’s no panic when you watch him out there. It doesn’t matter if they got him at nickel, big nickel, safety, dime, from a mental standpoint, he knows all that. He’s a great communicator.”

The former Notre Dame Fighting Irish player, selected by the Ravens in the 2022 draft, is a two-time Pro Bowler and has gradually become a key piece in Harbaugh’s system. So far in his NFL career, he has totaled 250 tackles and an average of 7.0 sacks.

The importance of Hamilton for the Ravens

Since his arrival to the franchise, Kyle Hamilton has slowly become the silent hero of the team. While many focus on Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry doing their job on offense, the safety flawlessly handles his duties on the opposite side.

During the regular season last year, the former Notre Dame player recorded a total of 77 solo tackles, an average of 2.0 sacks, and an interception. Additionally, it’s worth noting that he played all 17 games for his team, showcasing his exceptional physicality in this competition.

Undoubtedly, much is expected from him this upcoming season, with the sole goal being to reach the Super Bowl—and why not, to dream of winning it once again.

The Ravens set their sights on the draft

As the top prospects of College Football showcase their skills at the Combine, the Baltimore Ravens are closely monitoring the event, analyzing every detail to determine which player they can add to their roster in the short term.

According to CBS Sports writer Kyle Stackpole‘s projections, a likely addition is North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel, who could join John Harbaugh’s squad to further strengthen a unit that, at times, struggled throughout the season.

“The Ravens have a bunch of impending free agents along the offensive line, and Grey Zabel has played a bunch of different positions in his career (mostly left tackle at North Dakota State before moving inside during his breakout Senior Bowl performance),” Stackpole stated. “It would be a good problem to have for Baltimore, which could draft him and then figure out his best spot afterwards.“

Although there’s still over a month until the 2025 NFL Draft, many are already beginning to assess where teams could strengthen their rosters. From Baltimore, one of the strongest options appears to be bolstering the offensive line.

In a recent appearance on The Mina Kimes Show, the talented wide receiver on Sean McVay’s team didn’t hesitate to suggest the addition of Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton.

“I’m not a defensive coach or telling anybody who they should pick, but I’m like ‘Kyle Hamilton’s got to be the perfect build for any DB,'” Nacua said. “Hey, if you’re ready to come to L.A. where it’s sunny all the time, we’ll be waiting for you.”

As he enters his fourth year in the league, Kyle Hamilton is still playing under his rookie contract. With his future still uncertain, it seems unlikely that Lamar Jackson‘s team would part with such talent to strengthen a major rival in the league.

Nacua reflected on his feelings regarding the potential departure of Kupp

One of the most shocking news within the franchise in recent days was the potential departure of Cooper Kupp via trade. Regarding this situation, Puka Nacua shared his feelings about the possible departure of his teammate.

“Definitely a little bit of confusion. I’ve been blessed to be able to be around Cooper for these past two years,” Rams WR said.

“He’s been nothing but a mentor to me and to be able to teach me everything that he feels like is necessary for the success in this game of football. … But, being able to be with him in the offseason last year and to be out watching him as he prepares throughout the season for these past two years. He’s paying attention to the small details, and the captain, the leader of our team, somebody who communicates so well. It’s been so exciting and such a blessing to be able to be behind him.”

Speculation swirled about the severity of the injury, but head coach John Harbaugh addressed the situation during the postgame press conference, confirming it was just an ankle sprain. “He has an ankle sprain. It’s not a serious one. I don’t know how long it’ll be, but he said it’s an ankle sprain,” Harbaugh clarified, suggesting Hamilton might return in the coming weeks.

Up until this point, Kyle Hamilton had been a key presence in every game of the 2024 NFL season, posting 10 or more tackles in each of the last three weeks, marking one of the best tackling streaks of his career. Last season, he earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors for his standout performance with the Ravens.

Who could step up in Kyle Hamilton’s absence?

According to the Ravens’ depth chart, two potential replacements for Hamilton in Week 11 are Eddie Jackson, who has started in 4 games this season, and rookie Sanoussi Kane, who hasn’t started any games but has played in 2, recording 6 tackles.

When is the Ravens’ next game?

The Ravens will hit the road for Week 11, facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, November 17. In Week 12, they’ll travel to SoFi Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Chargers, followed by a return home on December 1 to face the Eagles before their bye week.

After the game against the team led by Josh Allen, the former Titans running back acknowledged that he “felt pretty good about that play all week” and when asked if he feels comfortable in the Ravens’ offense, Henry was emphatic: “If today doesn’t show that I’m used to it I’m comfortable, then I don’t know what else to say,” he said, via a transcript from the team.

Additionally, he acknowledged that the Ravens are back where they belong, delivering a clear message to their future rivals: “It’s been fun. We didn’t start the way we wanted to, but like I told those guys, this is why I came here, because of the culture. Our back is against the wall, 0-2, we just kept believing; we kept fighting and now we’re back where we want to be, and let’s just keep building on this one in all three phases.”

Henry currently tops the league in rushing, amassing 480 yards in his first four games with the Ravens. He has gained 350 of those yards in the past two outings, which is a significant factor in why the Ravens stand at 2-2 after starting the season with two defeats.

Kyle Hamilton shared his thoughts on the Ravens’ performance

Another standout performance in the victory over the Bills came from none other than safety Kyle Hamilton. After the game, he spoke at a press conference and shared his thoughts on the team’s level of play emphasizing on staying humble. Hamilton expressed confidence in the Ravens’ abilities and highlighted the strong effort and teamwork that contributed to their success.

“I think it says a lot, but at the same time we didn’t win a Super Bowl today,” Hamilton said, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. “We’ve got to come out against the Bengals next week, a division game… going on the road. Big one for us today, but we’ve got to move forward to next week.”

“It’s only Week 4 and we’re trying to get to what we didn’t get to last year,” Hamilton finally concluded. “We’ve got a long road ahead of us but I think we’re on a good path.”

Henry and the respect he has for the Bills

Although the Ravens left no doubt in their victory over Josh Allen’s team, Derrick Henry acknowledged the talent of their rivals and the significance of defeating a contender of such magnitude and a title contender.

“The Bills are a great team,” Henry said after the game, per ESPN. “They’ve been hitting on all cylinders. We played a great game against them tonight. We were the better team tonight, but I’m sure they’ll fix things the next coming up weeks. We’re just focused on being 1-0 this week.”

It was Hamilton himself who delivered the good news to coach John Harbaugh and his teammates. He acknowledged that injuries are just part of what a player has to deal with during the season—he just happened to face it a little earlier than others.

“Yes, feeling good. Practiced fully today. There’s no big problem,” Hamilton said. “Everybody deals with stuff throughout the season. Mine just started a little earlier this year.” He also mentioned that his minor injuries were “annoying.”

It’s worth noting that Hamilton made his return in 2024 after suffering a major knee injury in Week 14-16 of the 2023 NFL season. So far, he’s been in good form and played without issues from that previous injury during the first two weeks with the Baltimore Ravens.

How long has Kyle Hamilton been playing with the Baltimore Ravens?

He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft (14th overall pick). His rookie season was solid compared to other safeties, posting 62 total tackles, 46 of which were solo, along with his first forced fumble.

In 2023, Hamilton was poised to become a key player for head coach John Harbaugh. He started 15 games and scored his first professional touchdown off an tipped off pass from Deshaun Watson. However, between Weeks 14 and 16, he suffered two knee injuries and was eventually sidelined for the rest of the season.

In his last season with Notre Dame he injured his knee in what was a season ending injury, but Kyle played seven weeks with Notre Dame before the injury against USC. Hamilton’s best season with Notre Dame was his first in 2019 with 27 solo tackles, 14 assists, 4 interceptions and a touchdown.

In the 2020 season he had 63 tackles and one interception, but the 2021 season was projected to be the best for him were it not for the injury, 34 total tackles and 3 interceptions. But despite the injury, the NFL teams consider Hamilton a top pick.

How serious was the knee injury suffered by the Notre Dame safety in 2021?

The injury kept him out of the 2021 regular season but he played seven games with Notre Dame, and Hamilton had to wait six weeks to recover and return to practice. About the injury, his college football coach, Brian Kelly, said at the time: “…it’s the connective fiber and tissue around the joint and in the knee that gets pinched or pulled and that’s the issue. It just has to heal it takes time…”

The mock drafts point to Kyle likely playing for the Commanders in the upcoming 2022 NFL season. Other franchises that could be interested in Hamilton are the Texans, Vikings and Falcons and any of those teams have 1st round picks.

What are Kyle Hamilton’s pre-draft measurables?

His height is 6-4 (1.93) with a weight of 220 lbs (100kg) and arm length of 33 in (0.84m), Hamilton’s hands are large at 9-1⁄8 (0.23m). In addition to having good size, weight and long arms with big hands, Hamilton’s 40-yard dash was fast at 4.59s and the 20-yard shuttle at 4.32s, finally his vertical jump to catch interceptions was 38.0 (0.97m).