Kyle Hamilton is all set to return on Saturday after suffering from a knee injury. There were doubts whether he would be playing in the Ravens’ first playoff game on Saturday. But now as the day fast approaches, word on the street is that he will most likely be playing. So, who is Kyle Hamilton and how has he performed this year?
As the Ravens prepare to take on the Texans on Saturday, will the 22-year-old stun spectators with his performance?
All you need to know about Kyle Hamilton
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Hamilton was actually not born on American soil. He was born on the picturesque island of Crete, Greece. When was he born? His birthday happens to fall on 16 March 2001. Hamilton stands tall at 6 feet 4 inches and weighs about 220 pounds. He is the youngest child of Jackie and Derreck Lamont Hamilton. Sports actually runs in the family as Derrick was a former basketball player. His son though, chose to go down the football route.
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He is currently dating Reese Damm. And the two have been going strong since their high school days. While Hamilton is trying to make his name in the football world, his girlfriend has chosen another route. She is aiming for her big break in the music world. Her genre? RnB. She even has several EPs under her name, the latest one called “Prosperous”.
According to ZGR, his net worth is $1.5 million. A product of Notre Dame, he was drafted by the Ravens in the first round itself. So, how has his career been so far in the NFL?
What are some of Hamilton’s career highlights?
The Ravens paid a hefty sum for Hamilton. To get him over to their team, they had to part with $16,255,085 over a 4-year period. That brings his annual salary to $4,063,771. And it seems that the Ravens are getting their money’s worth. In just his Week 1, he recorded 3 solo tackles. When was his first sack? That came in Week 7 of 2022. However, till Week 15, he was just the backup safety. Then, he made his debut as a starter. He ended the 2022 season with 62 tackles, 5 pass deflections, and 2 sacks to boast of. And then the shining glory came when he was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
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All-Pro Kyle Hamilton 💜 pic.twitter.com/GesZaRPD5j
— CR (@CornetaRavens) January 13, 2024
Impressed by his performance, Baltimore promoted him to the starting lineup. During Week 16, he registered 2 interceptions but then injured his knee. He had to watch from the sidelines for the remainder of the season. But here’s where it gets interesting. Despite not finishing the game, he earned the title of “AFC Defensive Player of the Week”. And just as Week 17 wrapped up, he already earned his place in the AFC Pro Bowl team. Not bad at all for a 22-year-old! He has amassed 81 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 interceptions, and even 1 defensive touchdown.
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Now that he is set to return for the Texans game, will he swing the game in the Ravens’ favor?
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