Kyle Hamilton, S, Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson isn't the only Ravens star who could sign a record-setting deal within the next year. Safety Kyle Hamilton may not break Stingley's record for defensive backs, but he could set a record for safeties.

The record currently belongs to Lions safety Kerby Joseph, a 2022 third-round pick who inked an extension worth $21.5 million annually in April.

Hamilton was taken two rounds ahead of Joseph in the 2022 draft and has been just as impressive on the field. Joseph holds a big edge in interceptions, while Hamilton has an edge in tackles for loss and sacks, but the numbers are otherwise close.

Joseph has recorded 31 passes defended, 17 picks, 247 tackles and 182 solo stops in 49 career games while allowing an opposing passer rating of 63.4 in coverage. Hamilton has logged 27 passes defended, five interceptions, 250 tackles, 186 solo stops, 18 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 48 games while allowing an opposing passer rating of 69.5 in coverage.

While their roles and playing styles are different, Joseph and Hamilton are two of the best young safeties in the game. One has already signed a second contract. The other is taking a patient approach.

"If it happens it happens, cool. If it happens this offseason, cool too, but I'm not in a rush to get it done necessarily," Hamilton said in April, per Clifton Brown of the team's official website.

If Hamilton does get his extension this offseason, he'll have a good chance of replacing Joseph as the highest-paid safety in history.

*Contract information via Spotrac . Advanced statistics from Pro Football Reference unless otherwise noted.