Pro Football Focus: Ravens Have Strongest Running Backs and Safeties Post-Draft
Pro Football Focus’ John Losko identified the strongest and weakest position groups coming out of the draft. The Ravens were named the strongest at two positions:
“The Ravens added Derrick Henry to an already productive room. Pairing Henry with the lightning-fast Keaton Mitchell and the underrated Justice Hill gives Baltimore a diverse backfield to punish opposing defenses, with Henry bulldozing through defensive lines, Mitchell speeding past tacklers and Hill spelling the future Hall of Famer.”
“Kyle Hamilton’s excellent play shouldn’t overshadow the importance of Marcus Williams at the other safety spot. With those two earning PFF grades of 86.4 and 73.8, respectively, the Ravens have a formidable duo that can play off each other’s strengths very well. Hamilton is a moveable chess piece and Williams can roam the middle of the field with excellent range. Baltimore’s safety group posted a 93.5 coverage grade in 2023.”
How Antoine Winfield Jr.’s Mega-Deal Affects Kyle Hamilton
Speaking of safeties, Tampa Bay’s Antoine Winfield Jr. agreed with the Buccaneers on a four-year, $84.1 million contract, which includes $45 million in guaranteed money and makes him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL. It’s the first time that a safety has had the distinction.
Winfield’s deal gives the Ravens a baseline for a new contract for Hamilton, who will become eligible for a deal next offseason. Hamilton, 23, was an All-Pro in his second year.
“Of the five highest-paid safeties currently in the NFL, only Derwin James, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Winfield Jr. are more accomplished, meaning Hamilton could be the first $100 million safety in NFL history,” Ravens Wire’s Glenn Erby wrote.
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