Kyle Hamilton praises Jaylinn Hawkins' fit on the Ravens defense
Kyle Hamilton praised Jaylinn Hawkins for his versatility and experience, noting his strong fit in Jesse Minter’s defense alongside Malaki Starks.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton spoke highly of newly signed safety Jaylinn Hawkins after their first few days together, pointing to his versatility and experience as a strong fit for what head coach Jesse Minter is building in Baltimore’s secondary. “I loved it. I met [Jaylinn Hawkins] for the first time a couple days ago, and I was talking to him about the last season and, obviously they didn’t win, but it was a great year for him.
He’s a vet [and a] smart player. And I think with what [head coach Jesse Minter] has going on, it’d be good for us to have that along with some other guys. And I think Malaki [Starks] plays a huge role in that, as well.
I think he’s going to take a huge jump to Year Two. He kind of just got his feet wet last year and made some great plays, but I think he’s still got so much left to prove in the show, and I’m sure he’s going to do it this year. But I think Jaylinn is a flexible, versatile player that’s going to help us a lot at all three levels, and I’m excited to get out there with them.
” Hamilton added that the early stages of the offseason program have been focused on communication and alignment in the secondary, as the Ravens work through installations and integrate new and returning pieces into the defensive system ahead of training camp. As the Ravens continue installing their defensive system, early chemistry and communication in the secondary will be critical. With a mix of proven veterans and ascending young talent, Baltimore appears to be building a flexible, interchangeable unit that can adapt quickly and set the tone for the defense heading into the 2026 season.