Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton had one of the best seasons of any player at his position in the NFL last year. Now, he’ll get paid commensurately. Baltimore picked up the fifth-year option on Hamilton on Wednesday, the team announced.

The Baltimore Ravens landed a stud in the 2022 NFL draft when they selected standout safety Kyle Hamilton with their No. 14 overall pick. Now one of the league's best defensive players, Hamilton is heading into his fourth season with the Ravens — making him eligible for a long-term contract extension.

The Ravens exercised Hamilton's fifth-year option for the 2026 season on Wednesday, meaning he'll stay with Baltimore this year before becoming an unrestricted free agent next offseason. His fifth-year option is worth $18.6 million.