DaVon Hamilton explained

DaVon Hamilton
Current Team:	Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:	52
Position:	Defensive tackle
Birth Date:	1 February 1997
Birth Place:	Pickerington, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	4
Weight Lb:	335
High School:	Pickerington
College:	Ohio State (2015–2019)
Draftyear:	2020
Draftround:	3
Draftpick:	73
Pastteams:	Jacksonville Jaguars (–present)
Status:	Active
Highlights:	Third-team All-Big Ten (2019)
Statleague:	NFL
Statseason:	2023
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	144
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statvalue2:	4.5
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:	1
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:	3
Statlabel5:	Pass deflections
Statvalue5:	4
Pfr:	HamiDa02

DaVon Hamilton (born February 1, 1997) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.

Early years

Hamilton attended Pickerington High School Central in Pickerington, Ohio. He originally committed to the University of Kentucky to play college football but switched to Ohio State University.^{[1] [2]}

College career

Hamilton played at Ohio State from 2015 to 2019. After redshirting his first year, he played in 54 games over the next four. He finished his career with 66 tackles and seven sacks.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

Professional career

Hamilton was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.^[7] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jaguars on July 27, 2020, and was activated six days later.^{[8] [9]}

In Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers, Hamilton recorded his first career sack on Aaron Rodgers during the 24–20 loss.^[10] On December 5, 2020, Hamilton was placed on injured reserve.^[11]

On April 26, 2023, Hamilton signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension with Jacksonville.^[12] He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2023.^[13] He was activated on October 28.

Personal life

Hamilton is a Christian.^[14] He is married to Julia Hamilton. They have one son together.^[15]

External links

• Jacksonville Jaguars bio
• Ohio State Buckeyes bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ohio State flips three-star Pickerington DT DaVon Hamilton from Kentucky: Buckeyes recruiting. January 27, 2015. cleveland.
2. Web site: Pickerington (Ohio) DT DaVon Hamilton flips commit from Kentucky to Ohio State. January 27, 2015.
3. Web site: How Ohio State football defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton quietly raised his NFL Draft 2020 profile. February 29, 2020. cleveland.
4. Web site: Gameday+ | Ohio State's DaVon Hamilton is fine letting his actions speak for him. Joey. Kaufman. Buckeyextra.
5. Web site: How Ohio State football's DaVon Hamilton is bringing a new source of pressure: Friday Focus. November 15, 2019. cleveland.
6. Web site: Ohio State football: Davon Hamilton one of most improved Buckeyes. Staff Writer. David Jablonski. daytondailynews.
7. Web site: 2020 NFL Draft Listing . May 18, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
8. News: Oehser, John . Transactions: Four rookies placed on reserve/COVID-19 list . Jaguars.com . July 27, 2020 . July 27, 2020.
9. News: Oehser, John . Transactions: Three removed from reserve/COVID-19 list . Jaguars.com . August 2, 2020 . August 2, 2020.
10. Web site: Jacksonville Jaguars at Green Bay Packers - November 15th, 2020 . November 20, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
11. Web site: Jaguars Make Roster Moves. Jaguars.com. December 5, 2020.
12. Web site: Jaguars agree to terms with DT DaVon Hamilton on three-year, $34.5 million deal. April 27, 2023. nfl.com. en.
13. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad. Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023.
14. Web site: Claybourn . Cole . Jaguars' DaVon Hamilton gets baptized after year of highs & lows: 'All praise to God' . Sports Spectrum . 1 April 2024.
15. Web site: Harvey . Demetrius . DaVon Hamilton's growth on and off the field led to perfect-timing extension with Jaguars . Florida Times-Union . 1 April 2024.