Bradley LockerAug 7, 2026
PFF's unsigned safety rankings place Kyle Hamilton first among NFL safeties, with Derwin James, Xavier McKinney and Minkah Fitzpatrick next, and note that the Rams have three ranked safeties (Kinchens and Curl inside the top 12, plus Quentin Lake).
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Kyle Hamilton comes in No. 1: The Ravens star has been the league's highest-graded player at the position since his debut four years ago.
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“After cycling through every position on the field, PFF’s individual player rankings have now reached the final defensive spot: Safety. ... Kyle Hamilton comes in No. 1 ... 29. Camryn Bynum , Indianapolis Colts”
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