I am a big Notre Dame fan. I would love to know your comparison between Hamilton and Derwin James? Could Kyle get there? The problem with strong safeties is they get injured all the time....James, Cam Chancellor, it's a brutal position. Thanks!
well if there was a landing spot for him right now that was perfect, it was indeed baltimore. marcus williams covers any issue on being rangy and chuck clark is fairly reliable in the box. baltimore has all the tools in the backfield already to use Hamilton for his wide versatility.
A good player 4 sure but vastly overrated. He is a good safety not special. He doesn’t jar balls loose with hits, he gets help to one side in coverage every time. He can’t man up on super fast slots like fan boys say. He can’t cover good fast outside WRs man up. He doesn’t come from outa nowhere flashing on the scene in a blink making splash plays. He doesn’t flash on the scene 2 stop duel threat QBs. His short explosion is very average. He’s athletic for how long he is and can cover TEs. He’s technically assignment sound, He has very good instincts as well.
@@codylasik13804 picks last year, he had 3 sacks in a game which was tied for a record by a safety, in a game the Ravens lined him up against Amon Ra on some plays and he was all over him
Love the videos on the safeties. Especially since I am a safety/DB. Love watching these guys play and see what the best do good and bad. Kinda helps me think on what I need to be able to do!
Insightful as always Alex. I wonder what his work ethic is like and what his plan to transition to the NFL looks like. Hopefully, he has some good advisors and trainers to help him. It's funny how we almost never know who is going to succeed at the next level. *Rolls dice*
bro what ur just talking wonder what his work wthic gonna be like nobody makes it this far without working hard yall always make up fake things about these prospects
@@iamsocool6914 I agree to a certain extent. I don't think it makes sense to over-psychoanalyse prospects, certainly not from an armchair perspective. But, then again, work ethic can obviously change once you become a big national name, surrounded by sycophants, with money to burn.
@@iamsocool6914 there are lots of lazy people who just get by on god given talent and athleticism. Ryan Leaf and Jamarcus Russell failed miserably because they are 2 of these examples. It's not made up at all.
Thanks Steve! I think you said it, work ethic is key. It's challenging to project prospects when you don't know how they interviewed/their heart/ work ethic etc
I think he's going 3# to the Texans if Hutchinson and Thibodeaux goes 1# and 2#. I think Lovie Smith will freak out about his ceiling and pull the trigger to get his 1st piece of the new foundation for this Texans defense, plus they lost Justin Reid so safety(secondary in general) is a big need.
@@kylemartin3985 I think if they don't trade down Dan Campbell will draft Thibodeau, he's one of those coaches who thinks he can coach anyone with any personality. Maybe he's right, we'll see.
@ItAintRocketScience i don't think he's a generational pass rusher like his draft stock says aswell, but what makes him the best in my opinion is his leadership and work ethics and it's impact in any locker room. Lions got him and they desperately need a guy like him in the building, doesn't matter if he gets only 5 sacks a season.
The classic he play's everywhere, will he fit anywhere? The last top tier prospect with those same doubts was Minkah, and he turned great, especially after he moved to Pittsburgh. I think with all prospects that break the mold of their "position," Kyle Pitts, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey etc., the key is whether they end up witha creative coach that will exploit their strengths and uniqueness, and not try and squeeze them into a box they don't fit. So, as with pretty much all draft prospects at this stage, let's wait and see.
Reminds me of a smaller Isaiah Simmons, a hybrid defender with incredible sideline to sideline speed and explosion. He will struggle with learning the ins/outs of any defense, so teams with 5-6 DB fronts would help him adjust to NFL zone replacements and assignments
The issue I have is safteys who cant keep up with guys just become shitty LBs. All the IQ in the world means nothing if he cant catch the guys. I hope I am wrong tho
I agree that Hamilton is a high risk, high reward player. Personally, with how the league is progressing, I think Hamilton's inability to exclusively serve in one position is his biggest strength. Versatility seems to be the name of the game right now, so teams confident in their ability to conform to this strategy could benefit greatly from the schematic advantage Hamilton poses.
And he went to Baltimore. The absolute king of positionless defense. He's gonna be great there. I imagine a lot of big nickel, 3 safety schemes. (Madcus Williams, chuck Clark, Hamilton)
He's very intriguing as a prospect because he fits the mold of that new-age Swiss Army knife defensive weapon. His sideline to sideline speed is so impressive and his natural instincts jump off the screen when you watch him. I think he's a future pro bowler + captain for whoever drafts him.
Is he a freak like comparing him to his comp player like Derwin James and Isaiah Simmons I don’t think so but I think he’s a better version of divine diablo safety from Vtech last year
Hamilton is one of the major reasons the Ravens defense is so stout this year. He is already considered one of the best defenders, let alone DBs, in the NFL. He is a student of the game , while giving out lessons. His versatility gives McDonald looks from his defense that other teams just can't mimic and at times comprehend. Being a Notre Dame fan and a resident of Baltimore City , I can say , his presence on this Ravens team along with the acquisition of Roquan Smith has changed this defense into something really special. Kyle is a unicorn. He reminds me of another big DB from Notre Dame. Bobby Taylor. Who I had the pleasure of watching play while he was with the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes, before the Ravens came to town I was an Eagles fan. During those years , tickets to Eagles games were pretty cheap. I mean who wants to pay to watch Ty Detmer quarterback your team? Cool video. GO RAVENS !!
is the difference between him and isaiah simmons coming out of college that different ? both great athletes but would like up in different positions? assuming biggest things is coverage
What a player! You're really hiting it off with these draft vids this year. Hamilton is just a feak but unfortunately many people only judge him by that 40 time (I mean it's not a horrible time but you'd expect him to run faster). He plays way faster than that.
Thanks brother! Yep, still like him a lot just felt like there were a couple of flaws that needed to be pointed out. Definitely gives me Isaiah Simmons vibes (in a good way)
Is it just me or does he Remind anyone of Simmons from Clemson? Kinda suspect against the run from a physicality standpoint, and watching him at ND it’s tough to figure out exactly where he should play.
@@diggingmystyle Kyle ran a 4.59 vs 4.39. That is a bit scary for me. Good instincts make up for some lack of speed, but in just in his division there are a ton of fast receivers he's gonna get tested by.
@@jimralston4789 did you watch his Combine 40? The guy doesn't know how to run track and ran out of bounds right away. He then gets back on track and then almost ran out of bounds again at the end. He was timed in the 4.4s throughout his career at ND and is coming off a surgery. His speed won't be an issue.
Love the video but where you confuse me is showing the 2 clips against FSU where we came from the middle of the field showed his range to intercept passes on the sideline. Then you question his range.
I hear you, I was questioning his range in structure (in terms of his interceptions). Almost all of them were on broken plays, so he was ranging around after the play broke down
Thanks Tris! I was getting a lot of Isaiah Simmons vibes but more so the Clemson version of Simmons since we haven't seen Simmons really do his thang in Arizona
@@AlexRollinsNFL while simmons isnt the swiss army knife he was at clemson, he has won 3 games for AZ with his play in the clutch (SEA,DAL,SF). In 2 seasons, I'd say that is pretty good. The issue with Hamilton is the lack of athleticism is a knock at every position.
It's the same thing about Jeremiah owusu they said. He doesn't belong to one set position, as someone who watched every game he played, hes going to be able to transist easily to NFL he's going to have a stellar career. Perfect fit for him in Baltimore
@@TrillVilla5 yeah the thing is those exceptions redefined the position right? So it’s no wonder tons of kids and coaches looked up to them and saw what was possible with the position. The change has definitely occurred in multiple ways largely due to them.
@@VinegarAndSaltedFries That’s valid. But it’s just now becoming more common. Just like every position it’s evolving but it’s definitely not something that has always occurred. Cause if you think about the safeties that has come after Ed and Troy, how many of them have had the talent to really move around and be successful at the NFL level. It’s still far and few in between but more often than those guys generation.
@@TrillVilla5 I mean I agree and disagree with you. I’m a Steelers fan so trust me when I say I’m not underselling Ed or Troys talent at all. They are awesome players. But the fact is The Safety position needing to become more versatile is a direct result of how the league has changed it’s offensive concepts…And if you look at the Seahawks defense over the past 5 years you’ll see how the older style of defense isn’t able to keep up from a roster construction standpoint. Combine that with Players and Coaches reevaluating what makes a good safety at both the college and NFL level and it’s honestly a wonderful mess of things all having to do with that position. I honestly Think while innovation can be fast from a coaching standpoint the adaptation to those innovations can be quite a slow process especially when it comes to a talent evaluation standpoint. How many years after Michael Vick did it take for many more teams to look for a dual threat QB. It’s not a simple instance. Even look at Cam Newton for a more recent example. For a while he was in the league with a bunch of traditional pocket passers because the stigma was Michael Vick and Cam Newton are just freaky talents that are outliers….but if you look at the league today and the amount of QB’s that rush quite a bit. It’s a slow process to get coaches at high school and college levels to understand hey yeah this kid might be a decent QB and give them the shot…and then the scouts have to also evaluate for that and teams have to draft them. And all of this for the person to just get a shot at playing/practicing. This is actually are really interesting conversations so thanks for having it with me. Typically especially for the Safety position kid’s don’t grow up practicing and wanting to be a safety. Usually they play another position and get put in the position of Safety at the college level so it’s one of those weird positions where a large variety of sizes and speeds occur. I love the position and am excited to see players like Derwin James develop even further.
hmmm a boom or bust prospect on the defensive side. Love hearing the great qualities but his best situation will sadly depend on the DC/defensive HC that has a legit vision for him to make him work.
If/when Jags take Hutchinson w/ the 1st overall selection, if the Lions then take him at #2 overall....I’d be SUPER happy w/ that pick. I’d so much rather take Hamilton-with his incredibly high floor & unlikelyness to miss-than gamble on Travon Walker developing into everything he wasn’t college based on the combine. Playing the actual game is an entirely different ball of wax than testing to have great athleticism. And this kid can play the game. Day 1 starter automatically making your defense better on the first snap of the first game. He’s almost as close to a sure thing as it gets in my book, & an immensely safe pick for a team that absolutely cannot get it wrong.
I wasn't that high on him leading up to the draft. Then the Ravens took him and frankly, they have don't miss that often. Good scouting, good coaching on the defensive side of the ball.
Alex! Great video as always, I think that in terms of his usage I would love to see him in a way that Derwin James was/is used. I think he can play in 2hi, 1hi (sometimes), but I also would l love to see him in a defense that uses him in the slot, box, and against tight ends and RB’s, but I don’t wanna see him with some non-creative defensive coordinator. I think he can do a lot of different things and will he just fine in the NFL
Thanks brother, good to hear from you! Yes, his DC will have to utilize primarily his versatility to get the most out of him. I'd hate to see him get slotted into just one position
It always amuses me how his voice goes higher and higher towards the end of every video; as if he's trying to create some type of literary or screenwriting climax. 😂😂😂 Great video nonetheless.
I look at Kyle Hamilton and see a young Harrison Smith. The only question is whether he lands with a DC who can use him as a Swiss Army knife. I think he’d be a great fit for the New York Jets.
People keep say his comp is Isaiah, but I think you are spot on about it being Smith, and the reason I think his lack of speed won't hurt him. Harrison ran a 4.57 and is one of the best.
Well I'd say the hype is definitely there for Malik, he just could be incredibly risky. From a pure arm strength (not arm talent) and athleticism perspective he's definitely intriguing
@@AlexRollinsNFL perhaps foolish on my part but could not care less how far he can throw. A QB’s optimal range, what he’ll need to really excel at, is 10-40 yards. The tape I’ve watched suggested inaccuracies. I’m also just an overly cautious evaluator and think teams overdraft QBs because of their position, not their talent.
The last player that had almost universal praise as a prospect that Alex and I agreed was a tad overrated was Isaiah Simmons. Similar players. Huge "safeties". Simmons is a better athlete. Hamilton has better instincts but both might not have a true position in the NFL. Simmons is a off ball LB with some versatility. I like Hamilton but people saying he's the best player in the draft and a top 5 pick I completely disagree with. I lean more pick 16-32. He's a good athlete but not a freak like everyone is saying. Much slower then Derwin and Jeremy Chinn and Dugger. Not as explosive either ( still good explosive numbers tho ). He's also not as physical as any of those guys. He has really good length and changes direction well for a big DB. I think he'll be really good against the TE's. But you can find guys like Eric Rowe and Jayron Kearse and others for cheap.
You had me till the projection, there aren't 16 to 32 players better than Kyle. His ceiling is also higher than Rowe, Kearse, Dugger and you can argue Chinn
@@Chrisd0ntmiss We'll see. You probably would've said the same about Simmons and would've been wrong. Every year there's guys that everybody loves and some just don't live up to the hype. Me and Alex were both lower on Simmons and Chase Young then everyone who was giving them Gold jackets before playing a snap and SO FAR we are correct. And yes his ceiling is higher, which is why I have him as a 1st round pick. But I don't love him like most.
@@Chrisd0ntmiss I love the optimism but his ceiling is as good as the situation he ends up in. If he ends up in a team that absolutely cannot figure him out, Dugger and Chinn are still producing and hitting their respective ceilings because they are in systems within very clear defined roles.
Now look where he ended up and he does exactly what that Ravens Defense needs…. Cover the RB in the flat and wheel routes and TE’s in the slot! One of the few weaknesses of The Ravens Defense! A Top 5 player at 14 is a steal!
tweeners have to be drafted by the right team, preferably a 3-4 scheme which depends on the athleticism and speed of their outside linebackers and safeties more than a 4-3 team.
Thank you Alex! I knew Hamilton wasn’t a slam dunk player. He’s a generational athlete but not a generational player. He has tackling and coverage issues. If a team knows how to use him, he can dominate. However, you have to be sure.
Its the Simmons/JOK thing for him. I think the issue for Hamilton he's not nearly as fast. His 3 cone and explosiveness are all there. I think the reason for concern is him trying to cover anyone like a Calvin Austin in the slot, or getting lost and allowing guys to beat him deep. If he can't cover, then he's just a linebacker hybrid and selecting someone that high isn't winning football. Personally I think he's more linebacker than safety. A 4.7 pro day 40 isn't good enough. Its fine for college but in the pros, those guys are too crafty.
Hamilton now in his second season is proving the Ravens front office right in taking him at 14. Having an All Pro season this year (2023). As for the claim he is not fast enough, look at the film of him covering Guyton (Chargers)….at nineteen plus miles per hour….right alongside the 4.3 running WR.
How many safety’s are we going to ask what their actual position is? It’s something I personally am tired of hearing. If they can play they can play. Other than that, I continue to love the breakdowns. Thanks for the content
How can you say that he needs to pick a position right after saying the safety position is all about versatility? Also when was his range in single high lacking? You saw him haul ass from sideline to sideline
Great question. If his versatility translates and he can excel at many different positions he will be phenomenal, but if he can't take on the burden of playing many different spots there's a question mark of where he would actually fit in. That was an example of great range, but as I mentioned in the video a lot of his biggest plays come out of structure
its because NFL coaches still work off the defined roles from how they understand the game in a conservative way. Meaning it is VERY easy to miscast guys on defense and have them not produce properly. Or have the right talents to support their versatility.
Isaiah Simmons4.39 from the Cardinals comes to mind, he is way faster than kyle Hamilton4.59. He might be better suited checking tight ends or as a outside blitzer. He better stay away from the slot receivers Hunter Renfrow, Cooper Kupp.
I came to this video after watching his 1st 2 preseason games and seeing him almost give up a TD in the Arizona game I'm trying to find answers the rest of the ravens flock are saying he should be droy but I'm seeing everything you pointed out
Good video but I definitely feel like you either needed more games to study or more time with the film. He has little issues squaring up and making hits especially in the open field and I can absolutely see him being more than capable or making plays in the box and at the los. But I agree with you, He would have major issues covering any speed slots in the league. Big slots and TEs He can do very well against though. I also don't think it's on him to define a position for himself. The best coaches define roles around guys skill sets and with all his tools I think it comes down to the system and the DC. 110% a boom or bust.
Thanks Dru! I mentioned in the video that he has trouble squaring up tackles, it seemed like way too often he wasn't getting his hips through and punishing dudes straight backwards. I liked the way he closed from depth more than I liked the way he played in the box, but yeah, only had a limited couple of games to watch. Any others you recommend?
“It’s not like he’s gonna play nickel in the nfl” 😂 he’s answered all these questions, and the answer is yes. He can play all those positions and play them well
Let's pray he falls to Minnesota at #12 , seems like the perfect Harrison Smith replacement and can learn from him before eventually taking over the Defense
To be honest I think Kyle purposely messed his run time up so he didn't get picked up by a shtty team. Then when they clocked his speed on film he was running over 21mph. Not to mention.. how many 4.3 safeties are doing sooooo much better then a 4.5 safety??... a .2 a sec difference is so dumb to drop someone for. But since ppl are dumb my Ravens benifit.
y’all criticize everything lmao. i’ve never heard someone say that they have “concerns” about someone having amazing versatility until now. “ i don’t know where he will play in the nfl” doesn’t matter. because he plays well everywhere. and saying he doesn’t have good range is crazy. his range is unbelievable. and you can just look at one play and say “he doesn’t take good take good angles in the run game” when you literally showed plays of him taking good angles in the run game. and same thing for saying “he doesn’t square up to tackle well” even though you previously showed clips of him squaring up players and making good tackles. he’s arguably the best safety prospect i’ve ever seen, and easily the best player in this entire draft and it isn’t close. he has no weaknesses. you can’t just look at a player have one bot great play, and then proceed to say, “it’s one of his weaknesses.” im sorry but horrible breakdown
He's exactly like Isaiah Simmons. Can do a lot of different things but not one thing really well. Doesn't really have good run stopping skills. Needs to go to a team/system like the Patriots where he'll be used to his potential. If the Jets or Giants take him they'll use him as a one high safety and he'll struggle.
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This is coming from the guy that called Justin Herbert a bust 🤦🏾♂️🥱🤣🤣🤣
@@mwoe4308 - He wasn’t the only one who expressed concerns about Justin Herbert.
I am a big Notre Dame fan. I would love to know your comparison between Hamilton and Derwin James? Could Kyle get there? The problem with strong safeties is they get injured all the time....James, Cam Chancellor, it's a brutal position. Thanks!
Kyler Hamilton to the Miami dolphins free safety
well if there was a landing spot for him right now that was perfect, it was indeed baltimore. marcus williams covers any issue on being rangy and chuck clark is fairly reliable in the box. baltimore has all the tools in the backfield already to use Hamilton for his wide versatility.
A year and a half later, he’s an absolute superstar in the making
He already is
A good player 4 sure but vastly overrated. He is a good safety not special. He doesn’t jar balls loose with hits, he gets help to one side in coverage every time. He can’t man up on super fast slots like fan boys say. He can’t cover good fast outside WRs man up. He doesn’t come from outa nowhere flashing on the scene in a blink making splash plays. He doesn’t flash on the scene 2 stop duel threat QBs. His short explosion is very average. He’s athletic for how long he is and can cover TEs. He’s technically assignment sound, He has very good instincts as well.
@@codylasik1380 "duel threat QBs" lol
@@codylasik13804 picks last year, he had 3 sacks in a game which was tied for a record by a safety, in a game the Ravens lined him up against Amon Ra on some plays and he was all over him
He just went 14th to Baltimore what a steal! Going to look good in purple! 🔥🔥🔥
Please do a mock draft
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Love the videos on the safeties. Especially since I am a safety/DB. Love watching these guys play and see what the best do good and bad. Kinda helps me think on what I need to be able to do!
I love to hear it, keep studying bro, it'll pay off!
You were correct. NFL offenses are terrified of ALL PRO, PRO BOWLER at just 22 years old, Kyle Hamilton. I'm so grateful he's a Raven! 💜🖤
Insightful as always Alex. I wonder what his work ethic is like and what his plan to transition to the NFL looks like. Hopefully, he has some good advisors and trainers to help him. It's funny how we almost never know who is going to succeed at the next level. *Rolls dice*
bro what ur just talking wonder what his work wthic gonna be like nobody makes it this far without working hard yall always make up fake things about these prospects
@@iamsocool6914 JaMarcus Russell was a thing ya know
@@iamsocool6914 I agree to a certain extent. I don't think it makes sense to over-psychoanalyse prospects, certainly not from an armchair perspective.
But, then again, work ethic can obviously change once you become a big national name, surrounded by sycophants, with money to burn.
@@iamsocool6914 there are lots of lazy people who just get by on god given talent and athleticism. Ryan Leaf and Jamarcus Russell failed miserably because they are 2 of these examples. It's not made up at all.
Thanks Steve! I think you said it, work ethic is key. It's challenging to project prospects when you don't know how they interviewed/their heart/ work ethic etc
Kyle Hamiltons player comparison being Air bud makes him truly an athlete for the ages
Multi sport too
With him going to the ravens it's the perfect match he can continue to play around the field espically now looking at their secondary
I think he's going 3# to the Texans if Hutchinson and Thibodeaux goes 1# and 2#. I think Lovie Smith will freak out about his ceiling and pull the trigger to get his 1st piece of the new foundation for this Texans defense, plus they lost Justin Reid so safety(secondary in general) is a big need.
I doubt thib goes 2
@@kylemartin3985 I think if they don't trade down Dan Campbell will draft Thibodeau, he's one of those coaches who thinks he can coach anyone with any personality. Maybe he's right, we'll see.
Hutch and Kyle won't go before Olave
Poor use of draft capital if you’re taking a safety at 3.
@ItAintRocketScience i don't think he's a generational pass rusher like his draft stock says aswell, but what makes him the best in my opinion is his leadership and work ethics and it's impact in any locker room. Lions got him and they desperately need a guy like him in the building, doesn't matter if he gets only 5 sacks a season.
The classic he play's everywhere, will he fit anywhere? The last top tier prospect with those same doubts was Minkah, and he turned great, especially after he moved to Pittsburgh. I think with all prospects that break the mold of their "position," Kyle Pitts, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey etc., the key is whether they end up witha creative coach that will exploit their strengths and uniqueness, and not try and squeeze them into a box they don't fit. So, as with pretty much all draft prospects at this stage, let's wait and see.
All these guys are fast though 🤷♂️
@@Monstr_kev Matthieu is the type of guy who fits that mold too and he also ran a 4.5+. Hamilton is 7 inches taller and 40 pounds heavier.
@@jayo9889 I believe he will be a great player. Just not the player I thought my team neexed
Reminds me of a smaller Isaiah Simmons, a hybrid defender with incredible sideline to sideline speed and explosion.
He will struggle with learning the ins/outs of any defense, so teams with 5-6 DB fronts would help him adjust to NFL zone replacements and assignments
I got a lot of Simmons vibes too
He doesn’t have incredible speed or explosion at all?!
He’s not as fast as Simmons though. I really think Kyle is going to be a busy, hope I’m wrong though
The issue I have is safteys who cant keep up with guys just become shitty LBs. All the IQ in the world means nothing if he cant catch the guys. I hope I am wrong tho
Hamilton is nearly 6'5 and 230+ lbs. Simmons is a stiff guy and lacks great instincts. Simmons is Taylor Mays 2.0
I agree that Hamilton is a high risk, high reward player. Personally, with how the league is progressing, I think Hamilton's inability to exclusively serve in one position is his biggest strength. Versatility seems to be the name of the game right now, so teams confident in their ability to conform to this strategy could benefit greatly from the schematic advantage Hamilton poses.
And he went to Baltimore.
The absolute king of positionless defense.
He's gonna be great there.
I imagine a lot of big nickel, 3 safety schemes.
(Madcus Williams, chuck Clark, Hamilton)
He's very intriguing as a prospect because he fits the mold of that new-age Swiss Army knife defensive weapon. His sideline to sideline speed is so impressive and his natural instincts jump off the screen when you watch him. I think he's a future pro bowler + captain for whoever drafts him.
Hey he gonna get drafted so he will be good
@@moalston4203 What does that even mean?
@@ColtsGreatestFan what the fluff are talking about?
@@moalston4203 what are *you* even talking about?
Hogwash. That pass was a duck waiting to be intercepted. He is extremely overrated
Jack of all trades, master of none.
He’s a freak tho. Would love to see him in a free safety position like they carved out for Polamalu.
Troy was ten times more physical so he could do it all.
Polamalu wasnt a FS really, he was a SS
@@laverdad159 he was a hybrid
@@laverdad159 the are 2 types of safties one who the pass well ones who play the run well and ones who do both well he both kinda of player
Is he a freak like comparing him to his comp player like Derwin James and Isaiah Simmons I don’t think so but I think he’s a better version of divine diablo safety from Vtech last year
Hamilton is one of the major reasons the Ravens defense is so stout this year. He is already considered one of the best defenders, let alone DBs, in the NFL. He is a student of the game , while giving out lessons. His versatility gives McDonald looks from his defense that other teams just can't mimic and at times comprehend. Being a Notre Dame fan and a resident of Baltimore City , I can say , his presence on this Ravens team along with the acquisition of Roquan Smith has changed this defense into something really special. Kyle is a unicorn. He reminds me of another big DB from Notre Dame. Bobby Taylor. Who I had the pleasure of watching play while he was with the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes, before the Ravens came to town I was an Eagles fan. During those years , tickets to Eagles games were pretty cheap. I mean who wants to pay to watch Ty Detmer quarterback your team? Cool video. GO RAVENS !!
damn notre dame been producing nfl players like a factory
Fell to Baltimore at 14!!!!! WHAT A STEAL!!!
Reminds me of Harrison Smith. Tall, rangy and instinctive. Can do it all.
Well Safety's are never picked real high
can you breakdown film on sauce gardner
I'll put him on the list!
is the difference between him and isaiah simmons coming out of college that different ? both great athletes but would like up in different positions? assuming biggest things is coverage
He had better coverage than Isiah imo.
What a player! You're really hiting it off with these draft vids this year. Hamilton is just a feak but unfortunately many people only judge him by that 40 time (I mean it's not a horrible time but you'd expect him to run faster). He plays way faster than that.
Thanks brother! Yep, still like him a lot just felt like there were a couple of flaws that needed to be pointed out. Definitely gives me Isaiah Simmons vibes (in a good way)
@ItAintRocketScience They should do combine drills in pads at least???
Is it just me or does he Remind anyone of Simmons from Clemson? Kinda suspect against the run from a physicality standpoint, and watching him at ND it’s tough to figure out exactly where he should play.
That's what I was thinking the entire time!
@@AlexRollinsNFL simmons rat a 4.38 tho
He's 10x better than Simmons. Simmons is perhaps a better athlete but not a good football player.
@@diggingmystyle Kyle ran a 4.59 vs 4.39. That is a bit scary for me. Good instincts make up for some lack of speed, but in just in his division there are a ton of fast receivers he's gonna get tested by.
@@jimralston4789 did you watch his Combine 40? The guy doesn't know how to run track and ran out of bounds right away. He then gets back on track and then almost ran out of bounds again at the end. He was timed in the 4.4s throughout his career at ND and is coming off a surgery. His speed won't be an issue.
Talented and extremely smart and calm. Polamalu - Hamilton. You will see.
Love it!
I was thinking more of a Sean Taylor/Bob Sanders hybrid...with the instincts of Ed & Troy...
i’ve been feeling this too but i still think he’s Saftey 1
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Love the video but where you confuse me is showing the 2 clips against FSU where we came from the middle of the field showed his range to intercept passes on the sideline. Then you question his range.
I hear you, I was questioning his range in structure (in terms of his interceptions). Almost all of them were on broken plays, so he was ranging around after the play broke down
Very insightful video Alex. While a bit clunky, do you have a pro comp for Hamilton based on the 4 games you saw?
Thanks Tris! I was getting a lot of Isaiah Simmons vibes but more so the Clemson version of Simmons since we haven't seen Simmons really do his thang in Arizona
@@AlexRollinsNFL while simmons isnt the swiss army knife he was at clemson, he has won 3 games for AZ with his play in the clutch (SEA,DAL,SF). In 2 seasons, I'd say that is pretty good. The issue with Hamilton is the lack of athleticism is a knock at every position.
It's the same thing about Jeremiah owusu they said. He doesn't belong to one set position, as someone who watched every game he played, hes going to be able to transist easily to NFL he's going to have a stellar career. Perfect fit for him in Baltimore
Is it nowadays? Or has it been always. Cause I remember both Ed Reed and Troy Polomalu doing both quite well.
Those were the exception because there were far and few between safeties like that as those guys were extremely talented with otherworldly traits.
You're right, I was referring more to the LOB era
@@TrillVilla5 yeah the thing is those exceptions redefined the position right? So it’s no wonder tons of kids and coaches looked up to them and saw what was possible with the position. The change has definitely occurred in multiple ways largely due to them.
@@VinegarAndSaltedFries That’s valid. But it’s just now becoming more common. Just like every position it’s evolving but it’s definitely not something that has always occurred. Cause if you think about the safeties that has come after Ed and Troy, how many of them have had the talent to really move around and be successful at the NFL level. It’s still far and few in between but more often than those guys generation.
@@TrillVilla5 I mean I agree and disagree with you. I’m a Steelers fan so trust me when I say I’m not underselling Ed or Troys talent at all. They are awesome players. But the fact is The Safety position needing to become more versatile is a direct result of how the league has changed it’s offensive concepts…And if you look at the Seahawks defense over the past 5 years you’ll see how the older style of defense isn’t able to keep up from a roster construction standpoint. Combine that with Players and Coaches reevaluating what makes a good safety at both the college and NFL level and it’s honestly a wonderful mess of things all having to do with that position. I honestly Think while innovation can be fast from a coaching standpoint the adaptation to those innovations can be quite a slow process especially when it comes to a talent evaluation standpoint. How many years after Michael Vick did it take for many more teams to look for a dual threat QB. It’s not a simple instance. Even look at Cam Newton for a more recent example. For a while he was in the league with a bunch of traditional pocket passers because the stigma was Michael Vick and Cam Newton are just freaky talents that are outliers….but if you look at the league today and the amount of QB’s that rush quite a bit. It’s a slow process to get coaches at high school and college levels to understand hey yeah this kid might be a decent QB and give them the shot…and then the scouts have to also evaluate for that and teams have to draft them. And all of this for the person to just get a shot at playing/practicing.
This is actually are really interesting conversations so thanks for having it with me. Typically especially for the Safety position kid’s don’t grow up practicing and wanting to be a safety. Usually they play another position and get put in the position of Safety at the college level so it’s one of those weird positions where a large variety of sizes and speeds occur. I love the position and am excited to see players like Derwin James develop even further.
hmmm a boom or bust prospect on the defensive side. Love hearing the great qualities but his best situation will sadly depend on the DC/defensive HC that has a legit vision for him to make him work.
Well good thing we have Chuck Clark to play the box and MW to play over the top 🤣
Ur statement of how you would use him is exactly why he is a great raven pick
This guy can see into the future. Best content out there. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks David!
If/when Jags take Hutchinson w/ the 1st overall selection, if the Lions then take him at #2 overall....I’d be SUPER happy w/ that pick. I’d so much rather take Hamilton-with his incredibly high floor & unlikelyness to miss-than gamble on Travon Walker developing into everything he wasn’t college based on the combine. Playing the actual game is an entirely different ball of wax than testing to have great athleticism. And this kid can play the game. Day 1 starter automatically making your defense better on the first snap of the first game. He’s almost as close to a sure thing as it gets in my book, & an immensely safe pick for a team that absolutely cannot get it wrong.
"About to be drafted in the top 5"
Holy shit did the ravens get a steal at 14
I wasn't that high on him leading up to the draft. Then the Ravens took him and frankly, they have don't miss that often. Good scouting, good coaching on the defensive side of the ball.
Alex! Great video as always, I think that in terms of his usage I would love to see him in a way that Derwin James was/is used. I think he can play in 2hi, 1hi (sometimes), but I also would l love to see him in a defense that uses him in the slot, box, and against tight ends and RB’s, but I don’t wanna see him with some non-creative defensive coordinator. I think he can do a lot of different things and will he just fine in the NFL
Thanks brother, good to hear from you! Yes, his DC will have to utilize primarily his versatility to get the most out of him. I'd hate to see him get slotted into just one position
I've BEEN saying this
Alex would love to see a similar video on sauce. Lotta mocks with him coming to the jets
I'll put him on the list!
It always amuses me how his voice goes higher and higher towards the end of every video; as if he's trying to create some type of literary or screenwriting climax. 😂😂😂
Great video nonetheless.
I'm just getting myself all amped up 😂 thanks brother!
I look at Kyle Hamilton and see a young Harrison Smith. The only question is whether he lands with a DC who can use him as a Swiss Army knife. I think he’d be a great fit for the New York Jets.
People keep say his comp is Isaiah, but I think you are spot on about it being Smith, and the reason I think his lack of speed won't hurt him. Harrison ran a 4.57 and is one of the best.
He reminds me of a taller a little bit more rangey version of Troy polamalu , we can use very similar to how Pitt did with Troy
3:07 "Número uno"
nice breakdown man thanks, i also read that hes born to guard big TE which really hurt the ravens last year.
Thanks brother! Yes, I'd agree with that
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Based on your draft analysis this far, I’d definitely rather take a shot at Hamilton than Willis. I just don’t see the hype with Malik.
Well I'd say the hype is definitely there for Malik, he just could be incredibly risky. From a pure arm strength (not arm talent) and athleticism perspective he's definitely intriguing
@@AlexRollinsNFL perhaps foolish on my part but could not care less how far he can throw. A QB’s optimal range, what he’ll need to really excel at, is 10-40 yards. The tape I’ve watched suggested inaccuracies.
I’m also just an overly cautious evaluator and think teams overdraft QBs because of their position, not their talent.
Do you think he is a very similar prospect to Isaiah Simmons coming out of Clemson?
Yes!!
What u think Tht bears do in this year draft ?
OL OL and more OL
The last player that had almost universal praise as a prospect that Alex and I agreed was a tad overrated was Isaiah Simmons. Similar players. Huge "safeties". Simmons is a better athlete. Hamilton has better instincts but both might not have a true position in the NFL. Simmons is a off ball LB with some versatility. I like Hamilton but people saying he's the best player in the draft and a top 5 pick I completely disagree with. I lean more pick 16-32. He's a good athlete but not a freak like everyone is saying. Much slower then Derwin and Jeremy Chinn and Dugger. Not as explosive either ( still good explosive numbers tho ). He's also not as physical as any of those guys. He has really good length and changes direction well for a big DB. I think he'll be really good against the TE's. But you can find guys like Eric Rowe and Jayron Kearse and others for cheap.
You had me till the projection, there aren't 16 to 32 players better than Kyle. His ceiling is also higher than Rowe, Kearse, Dugger and you can argue Chinn
@@Chrisd0ntmiss We'll see. You probably would've said the same about Simmons and would've been wrong. Every year there's guys that everybody loves and some just don't live up to the hype. Me and Alex were both lower on Simmons and Chase Young then everyone who was giving them Gold jackets before playing a snap and SO FAR we are correct. And yes his ceiling is higher, which is why I have him as a 1st round pick. But I don't love him like most.
I feel like he's good at a lot of things, but when you look more specifically at what you'd ask him to do it gets kinda blurry
@@Chrisd0ntmiss I love the optimism but his ceiling is as good as the situation he ends up in. If he ends up in a team that absolutely cannot figure him out, Dugger and Chinn are still producing and hitting their respective ceilings because they are in systems within very clear defined roles.
@@AlexRollinsNFL And of course he gets drafted by my Ravens. Lol. I hope he's gonna be better than I think he'll be
Now look where he ended up and he does exactly what that Ravens Defense needs….
Cover the RB in the flat and wheel routes and TE’s in the slot!
One of the few weaknesses of The Ravens Defense!
A Top 5 player at 14 is a steal!
"We draft good.... except receiving"
- Ravens
Where would he be projected if he wasn't 6'4 with a big frame?
He looks like he has great anticipation skills ala Ed Reed.
tweeners have to be drafted by the right team, preferably a 3-4 scheme which depends on the athleticism and speed of their outside linebackers and safeties more than a 4-3 team.
Drafted by the Ravens! Hes perfect for our scheme and tradition.
Thank you Alex! I knew Hamilton wasn’t a slam dunk player. He’s a generational athlete but not a generational player. He has tackling and coverage issues. If a team knows how to use him, he can dominate. However, you have to be sure.
He's not even a generational athlete.
tackling and coverage issues what 💀
*a generational college player
@@jonathanvest4204 these people have never seen him play 😂
Its the Simmons/JOK thing for him. I think the issue for Hamilton he's not nearly as fast. His 3 cone and explosiveness are all there. I think the reason for concern is him trying to cover anyone like a Calvin Austin in the slot, or getting lost and allowing guys to beat him deep. If he can't cover, then he's just a linebacker hybrid and selecting someone that high isn't winning football. Personally I think he's more linebacker than safety. A 4.7 pro day 40 isn't good enough. Its fine for college but in the pros, those guys are too crafty.
Hamilton now in his second season is proving the Ravens front office right in taking him at 14. Having an All Pro season this year (2023). As for the claim he is not fast enough, look at the film of him covering Guyton (Chargers)….at nineteen plus miles per hour….right alongside the 4.3 running WR.
How many safety’s are we going to ask what their actual position is? It’s something I personally am tired of hearing. If they can play they can play. Other than that, I continue to love the breakdowns. Thanks for the content
Seems like the kind of guy Belicheck or Bowles would love if he fell to them somehow
Fire video
Thanks brother!
Reminds me of a more athletic Harrison Smith n a bigger honey badger
The real debate about "who's better" this draft season is between AlexRollinsNFL and That Franchise Guy
He’s been a beast a key reason the Ravens defense is so damn hard to crack.
How can you say that he needs to pick a position right after saying the safety position is all about versatility?
Also when was his range in single high lacking? You saw him haul ass from sideline to sideline
Exactly this man was all over the place
Great question. If his versatility translates and he can excel at many different positions he will be phenomenal, but if he can't take on the burden of playing many different spots there's a question mark of where he would actually fit in.
That was an example of great range, but as I mentioned in the video a lot of his biggest plays come out of structure
its because NFL coaches still work off the defined roles from how they understand the game in a conservative way. Meaning it is VERY easy to miscast guys on defense and have them not produce properly. Or have the right talents to support their versatility.
Lions @ 2, Hamilton over the DE's. Safety is key in our defensive scheme.
why'd you put clips of Michigan v ohio state in the intro
INCREDIBLY hard finding Broll on this years prospects 😂
cant wait for someone to try and put Hamilton in coverage against Cooper Kupp, bro would get burnt immediately
Isaiah Simmons4.39 from the Cardinals comes to mind, he is way faster than kyle Hamilton4.59. He might be better suited checking tight ends or as a outside blitzer. He better stay away from the slot receivers Hunter Renfrow, Cooper Kupp.
"check out this man running like got damn Air Bud" HAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's a Raven now! We gonna turn him into one of the best in the league, just watch.
Hamilton & Jeremy Chinn would be a terrifying combo in Carolina. Too bad they're going to draft QB or OT.
I came to this video after watching his 1st 2 preseason games and seeing him almost give up a TD in the Arizona game I'm trying to find answers the rest of the ravens flock are saying he should be droy but I'm seeing everything you pointed out
You got your answers now ?
I think he would be his best in a 2 high safety system for sure
Yes
Great work
Thank you Johnny!
kyle hamilton is like the kyle pitts of safeties
God I wish we could draft him in NOLA but that’s never happening because we’re too far back to jump up high enough for him.
How do you feel about him as a 14th pick? You graded him assuming he’d go top 5, I’d love to hear your take post draft
I believe the organization is just as crucial as scheme fit/surrounding talent etc. The Ravens will make him legit, perfect landing spot
@@AlexRollinsNFL got him
Nice breakdown.
Good video but I definitely feel like you either needed more games to study or more time with the film. He has little issues squaring up and making hits especially in the open field and I can absolutely see him being more than capable or making plays in the box and at the los. But I agree with you, He would have major issues covering any speed slots in the league. Big slots and TEs He can do very well against though. I also don't think it's on him to define a position for himself. The best coaches define roles around guys skill sets and with all his tools I think it comes down to the system and the DC. 110% a boom or bust.
Thanks Dru! I mentioned in the video that he has trouble squaring up tackles, it seemed like way too often he wasn't getting his hips through and punishing dudes straight backwards. I liked the way he closed from depth more than I liked the way he played in the box, but yeah, only had a limited couple of games to watch. Any others you recommend?
@@AlexRollinsNFL guess not
If chargers can shore their RT up and this guy falls to 17, I can't even imagine him on the field with Derwin! 🤯
I think he’s a faster, and better, Jeremy Chinn
Except not faster.
But he’s literally not faster
Hamilton has the most potential out of the safety position that we’ve ever seen.
But as we all know, potential will get you fired.
We just saw Derwin James like 4 years ago and Isaiah 2 years ago
So did Taylor Mays
Potential? The guy makes play after play.
Never mind him. He is a Pittsburgh fan. Him mad Hamilton is a Raven
If that lineman blocks hamilton. Purdue gets that 1 yard. Great play none the less
“It’s not like he’s gonna play nickel in the nfl” 😂 he’s answered all these questions, and the answer is yes. He can play all those positions and play them well
I'm a big ND fan and even I think this guy is being over-hyped. He is not a sure prospect, and has some things he still needs to work on.
That’s basically every prospect in every draft, that’s what coaching is for
Welcome to Baltimore
These types of reports seem like they're making him out to be the 2nd coming of Ed Reed. I hope they're right.
Anyone else here after the best team in the afc north drafted him?
So what’s the one reason?
Lol! He pretty much is mostly playing nickel in the NFL and he's elite at it!
Let's pray he falls to Minnesota at #12 , seems like the perfect Harrison Smith replacement and can learn from him before eventually taking over the Defense
To be honest I think Kyle purposely messed his run time up so he didn't get picked up by a shtty team. Then when they clocked his speed on film he was running over 21mph. Not to mention.. how many 4.3 safeties are doing sooooo much better then a 4.5 safety??... a .2 a sec difference is so dumb to drop someone for. But since ppl are dumb my Ravens benifit.
Yea like someone is going to purposely sabotage their 40 time for less money.. fucking moron🤣🤣
Perfect fit for the ravens
y’all criticize everything lmao. i’ve never heard someone say that they have “concerns” about someone having amazing versatility until now. “ i don’t know where he will play in the nfl” doesn’t matter. because he plays well everywhere. and saying he doesn’t have good range is crazy. his range is unbelievable. and you can just look at one play and say “he doesn’t take good take good angles in the run game” when you literally showed plays of him taking good angles in the run game. and same thing for saying “he doesn’t square up to tackle well” even though you previously showed clips of him squaring up players and making good tackles. he’s arguably the best safety prospect i’ve ever seen, and easily the best player in this entire draft and it isn’t close. he has no weaknesses. you can’t just look at a player have one bot great play, and then proceed to say, “it’s one of his weaknesses.” im sorry but horrible breakdown
Question, are you a notre dame fan?
@@darkokat no
@@jonathanvest4204 Then you can't say he has no weaknesses
@@darkokat well he can get beat over the top but ND doesn’t usually put him in those situations and i don’t think nfl teams would eithe
@@jonathanvest4204 He's a safety... if he can get beat over the top... that's his main job as safety......
love kyle hamilton hate he plays for the ravens tho
He wont quite be a top 5 pick but hes a great player and this is a great vid
Kyle Hamilton believes his own hype, got a huge chip now, those guys usually don't work out at least, Not-For-Long
Hope he comes to Houston with that 3rd pick
But what about tyron Mathew? He didn't look to be a great nfl safety. But look at him now.
He's exactly like Isaiah Simmons. Can do a lot of different things but not one thing really well. Doesn't really have good run stopping skills. Needs to go to a team/system like the Patriots where he'll be used to his potential. If the Jets or Giants take him they'll use him as a one high safety and he'll struggle.
One high safety when we have x McKinney? You sound dumb man.
Nice try tho he’s a giant 😚
A jack of all traits but a master of none is still always better then a master of 1
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