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Is Ravens all-pro Kyle Hamilton the best safety in the NFL?

Could Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton possibly be the best safety in the entire NFL?

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton began turning heads last season, and his acclaim is well deserved. Could Hamilton possibly be the best safety in the entire NFL?

The Ravens tallied an NFL record 60 sacks last season, with Hamilton contributing three to that total. It’s relatively easy to pass-defend when the opposing quarterback can’t even get a pass attempt off.

Nevertheless, Hamilton still recorded four interceptions and 13 pass deflections, alongside 63 solo tackles, in 15 games played.

The NFL’s best tight ends at the strong safety position often challenge Hamilton. This scenario was when he matched up with Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce in the AFC Championship.  Though Kelce got the better of Hamilton in the game, things may be different in the future.

At just 23, Hamilton has yet to reach his pinnacle, and with consecutive seasons of NFL-level strength and conditioning, he is likely to bulk up.

With enough speed to keep up with anyone and sure tackling ability, Hamilton is undoubtedly among the best safeties in the NFL.

Where does Jamal Adams rank among safeties in Madden 21?

Jamal Adams received a 92 rating in Madden 21, which was good for third amongst NFL safeties.

Jamal Adams’ Madden 21 rating has been revealed, and it’s not the best one among safeties.

Rather, Adams’ 92 rating makes him the third-best safety in this year’s version of the popular video game. Only Tyrann Mathieu (93) and Harrison Smith (95 ) are rated higher than Adams.

Devin McCourty (92), Kevin Byard (91), Justin Simmons (90), Derwin James Jr. (89), Eddie Jackson (89), Micah Hyde (88) and Earl Thomas III (88 rating) rounded out the top 10.

Adams certainly deserved to be one of the highest-rated players at his position given his production last season. He registered 74 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, seven pass defenses, one interception, two forced fumbles and two total touchdowns in 14 games. That was good enough for Adams to make his second consecutive Pro Bowl and earn a First-Team All-Pro selection.

However, at least one of his peers believes Madden doesn’t think highly enough of Adams. Mathieu said Adams deserved a few more points.

The 24-year-old Adams has yet to say anything about his mark, but he always had a chip on his shoulder when it comes to being the best safety in the league. Adams’ playstyle is unique for a strong safety. In addition to excelling in coverage, Adams loves to be in the box to either stop the run or get after the quarterback.

Clearly, Adams is not far off from reaching his goal of being the best at his position in terms of Madden ratings. He’s only three points behind Smith, which is awfully impressive for a player entering his fourth year in the league. Smith is entering his ninth season in the NFL.

If Adams wants to be the No. 1 rated safety in Madden 22, he’ll just have to keep getting better. Based on his first three years in the league, that won’t be an issue.