Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton flashes elite range against Florida State

Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton put on a display Sunday night against Florida State with a pair of interceptions.

Only once in NFL history has a defensive back been selected first overall. That was back in 1956 when Gary Glick, a safety out of Colorado State, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Could Kyle Hamilton be the second?

There is a long way between now and the 2022 NFL draft, but the Notre Dame Safety made one heck of a case for his draft stock Sunday night against Florida State. Hamilton notched a pair of interceptions in the second half, showcasing elite range and play-making ability.

Here is Hamilton’s first interception of the night:

Not only does Hamilton flash the change-of-direction skills to match the corner route here from the Florida State receiver, but he demonstrates the closing speed you would like to see from a cornerback, not a safety with his size and frame.

His second interception, however, is the stuff of legends:

Hamilton begins the play on the right hashmark, but is able to read the quarterback’s eyes and — somehow — get to the opposite sideline and undercut another route to prevent a huge play. Beyond the range and recognition, Hamilton has the athleticism to get a foot down and complete the play.

As you might expect, Hamilton’s interceptions caught many an eye on social media.

Again, there is a long time between now and the draft. But sitting here tonight, between Hamilton, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., Oregon pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal, this might be the draft to need a defensive player at the start of the first round.

Maybe, just maybe, a safety?