John Harbaugh drops strong reaction to Kyle Hamilton after Baltimore Ravens star signs $100M extension

Kyle Hamilton is now the highest-paid safety ever in the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens verified on Thursday, August 29, 2025, that the 23-year-old safety signed a five-year contract worth $100.5 million.

The deal includes $82 million. At the position, guaranteed Hamilton pays $25.1 million per season, setting a new record. Head coach John Harbaugh did not hold back his emotions when speaking about Hamilton’s new deal at the team’s training facility in Owings Mills, Maryland.

John Harbaugh calls Kyle Hamilton “well deserved” after extension

John Harbaugh has always trusted Kyle Hamilton to deliver, and now he has been rewarded with a contract that proves it. Speaking to reporters after practice on Thursday in Owings Mills, John Harbaugh said, “Really happy for him. Obviously, very well deserved to be the highest-paid safety in football at this point. And he’s earned it.”

Kyle Hamilton, who was drafted 14th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, has become one of the Ravens’ most versatile defensive players. John Harbaugh praised his ability to play anywhere in the secondary, describing him as “the guy that can play anywhere on the field.” He also highlighted how much the deal means to Hamilton, his fiancée, and the entire Ravens fan base, often called the “Flock.”The Ravens head coach made it clear that this record-breaking contract is not just about money but about belief in Hamilton’s talent and leadership.

“I don’t think there’s anybody surprised by that. I think everybody in the Raven flock was hoping to see that happen,” John Harbaugh added while reflecting on the moment.

Kyle Hamilton reacts to becoming the highest-paid safety in NFL

Kyle Hamilton could not hide his joy while addressing reporters on Thursday. Standing beside his fiancée, he called the extension a dream come true. “It’s crazy. It’s a dream come true. First, I just want to thank a lot of people. I want to thank God, first and foremost,” John Hamilton said.Also Read: Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift Make First Appearance After Engagement At Cincinnati Vs Nebraska Football GameAlready posting amazing statistics in three seasons is the 2023 First-Team All-Pro. Since joining the NFL, he has five interceptions, seven sacks, and 250 tackles. Targeted last season, he allowed just eight yards per completion, sixth among all defensive backs.Kyle Hamilton said the journey has been emotional, especially remembering the doubts from draft night in 2022. “Some people have said some things about where I was drafted, this and that. At the time, I think I was the least mad out of anybody. I knew that I came to the right place, and I think that’s how God works sometimes,” he explained.The Ravens’ decision to finalize the deal now also puts Hamilton ahead of Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph, who earns $21.25 million annually. By acting quickly, Baltimore secured one of the NFL’s top defensive playmakers for the long term.For John Harbaugh and the Ravens, this contract signals more than just history; it signals trust in Kyle Hamilton to remain the heart of their defence for years to come.