Justin Hamilton (defensive lineman) explained

Justin Hamilton
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:July 27, 1993
Birth Place:Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:311
High School:Natchez
College:Louisiana-Lafayette
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:23
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:0.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:HamiJu00

Justin Hamilton (born July 27, 1993) is an American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Louisiana. Hamilton signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

Early years

Hamilton attended Natchez High School in Natchez, Mississippi where he was a two-way tackle. As a junior, he received All-metro honors. As a senior, he tallied 40 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 5 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, while receiving All-state honors. He committed to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

College career

As a true freshman, he was a backup defensive tackle, making 8 tackles (6 solo) and 2 sacks.

As a sophomore, he started 11 out of 12 games. He was suspended by the Sun Belt Conference for the third game against Oklahoma State University. He came off the bench in the eighth game against the University of Louisiana at Monroe, when the team employed a dime defense. He registered 29 tackles (18 solo), 3 sacks, 8 tackles for loss and 3 forced fumbles.

As a junior, he was slowed by an off-season leg injury and did not regain his full strength until mid-season. He started the last 12 games at nose tackle, collecting 39 tackles (24 solo), 4 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

As a senior, he posted 27 tackles (23 solo), 5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. He was named first-team All-Sun Belt Conference.[1] He finished his college career after appearing in 51 games, recording 102 tackles (71 solo), 14 sacks, 29 tackles for loss and 4 forced fumbles.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Hamilton was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills after the 2015 NFL draft on May 3.[2] On August 31, he was waived as part of the Bills trimming their roster to 75.[3]

Green Bay Packers

On October 26, 2015, Hamilton was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad.[4] On November 10, he was waived from the practice squad to make room for Eric Crume.[5]

Seattle Seahawks

On November 17, 2015, Hamilton was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to their practice squad.[6] On November 26, Hamilton was waived by the Seahawks.[7] On December 1, he was re-signed to the Seahawks practice squad.[8] On December 15, Hamilton was again waived by the Seahawks.[9] The following day Hamilton found himself back on the practice squad.[10] On December 22, he was waived from the practice squad.[11] On December 30, the Seahawks signed Hamilton back to the practice squad.[12] On January 19, 2016, Hamilton signed a futures contract with the Seattle Seahawks.[13]

On September 5, 2016, Hamilton was waived by the Seahawks and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[14] [15] On September 13, he was released from the Seahawks' practice squad.[16] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 25.[17]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 23, 2017, Hamilton signed a futures contract with the Eagles.[18] He was waived on September 2, and was signed to the Eagles' practice squad the next day.[19] [20] He was released on September 16, but was re-signed two days later.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on September 30.[22] He made his NFL debut in the fourth game against the San Diego Chargers. He appeared in 3 games, tallying 2 tackles and 0.5 sacks. He was waived by the Eagles on November 1, and re-signed to the practice squad.[23]

Kansas City Chiefs

On December 7, 2017, Hamilton was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs off the Eagles' practice squad.[24] He started in the season finale against the Denver Broncos.

In 2018, he was declared inactive in 12 games. He appeared in the last 4 contests as a backup. On August 31, 2019, Hamilton was released by the Chiefs.[25]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 16, 2019, Hamilton was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to replace an injured Tyrone Crawford. On October 25, he was released after the team obtained defensive end Michael Bennett in a trade.[26] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 21, 2020.

On September 5, 2020, Hamilton was waived by the Cowboys and signed to the practice squad the next day.[27] [28] On October 19, he was promoted to the active roster to replace an injured Trysten Hill.[29] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on January 1, 2021,[30] and activated on February 1, 2021.[31]

On August 31, 2021, Hamilton was released by the Cowboys and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[32] [33] He was promoted to the active roster on November 6, to provide depth at defensive tackle while Neville Gallimore was out with an elbow injury.[34] He was waived on December 11 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, to provide depth after defensive tackles Hill and Osa Odighizuwa were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.[35]

Denver Broncos

On December 28, 2021, Hamilton was signed by the Denver Broncos off the Cowboys practice squad.[36]

Washington Commanders

Hamilton signed with the Washington Commanders on June 14, 2022.[37] He was released on August 30.[38]

Personal life

Hamilton was born to Michael and Clementine Hamilton, and is the youngest of four siblings. He married Jasmine Davis and they have one daughter and one son together.[39]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UL Lafayette's McGuire Headlines All-Sun Belt Conference Teams and Individual Award Winners . December 10, 2014 . Sun Belt Conference . www.sunbeltsports.org . April 14, 2020.
  2. Web site: ESPN1420.com. Undrafted Ragin' Cajuns Signed To NFL Teams. April 14, 2020.
  3. Web site: ESPN1420.com. Buffalo Bills Cut Former Cajun DT Justin Hamilton. April 14, 2020.
  4. Web site: SBNation. Packers add DT Justin Hamilton to practice squad. October 26, 2015 . April 14, 2020.
  5. Web site: SBNation.com. Packers sign DL Eric Crume to practice squad, release DL Justin Hamilton. November 10, 2015 . April 14, 2020.
  6. Web site: The Seattle Times. A few notes about Seattle Seahawks' Tuesday transactions: Kendall Hunter works out, and more. November 17, 2015 . April 14, 2020.
  7. Web site: The Seattle Times. Seattle Seahawks Thursday practice report: Only four players sit out. November 26, 2015 . April 14, 2020.
  8. Web site: Seahawks.com. Seahawks Sign Tight End Chase Coffman; Waive Center Drew Nowak. March 9, 2016.
  9. Web site: Seahawks.com. Seahawks Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310021355/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2015/12/15/seahawks-make-roster-moves-1. dead. March 10, 2016. April 14, 2020.
  10. Web site: HeraldNet.com. Seahawks bring back talented RB Michael. April 14, 2020.
  11. Web site: The Seattle Times. Seahawks add receivers Deshon Foxx and Antwan Goodley to practice squad. December 22, 2015 . April 14, 2020.
  12. Web site: pro-football-reference.com . December 2015 NFL Transactions . April 14, 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160310013340/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015_12_transactions.htm . March 10, 2016 .
  13. Web site: ESPN710.com. Seahawks sign 13 more players to futures contracts for 2016. January 19, 2016 . April 14, 2020.
  14. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves And Sign Eight Players To Practice Squad. Seahawks.com. September 5, 2016. April 14, 2020.
  15. Web site: Seahawks round out practice squad, waive Deshon Foxx off of injured reserve. SeattleTimes.com. September 6, 2016. April 14, 2020.
  16. Web site: Seahawks Sign Fullback Will Tukuafu And Cornerback Neiko Thorpe. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014208/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/09/13/seahawks-sign-fullback-will-tukuafu-and-cornerback-neiko-thorpe. dead. August 4, 2017. Boyle. John. Seahawks.com. September 13, 2016.
  17. Web site: Seahawks Sign DE Malliciah Goodman, Place Quinton Jefferson on Injured Reserve. Seahawks.com. October 25, 2016. April 14, 2020.
  18. Web site: The Eagles signed a former Seahawks defensive tackle. Hermann, Adam. BleedingGreenNation.com. January 23, 2017. April 14, 2020.
  19. Web site: Eagles Announce 17 Roster Moves To Get Down To 53 Players. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 2, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905051907/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-17-Roster-Moves-To-Get-Down-To-53-Players/e9f17d13-6a84-4b71-a56e-3806e03a2aa0. September 5, 2017.
  20. Web site: Eagles Announce 10-Man Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180407180643/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-10-Man-Practice-Squad/0eb65325-3ac4-4ea0-a490-32cb08873504. dead. April 7, 2018. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 3, 2017.
  21. Web site: Eagles release defensive tackle from practice squad. Gowton, Brandon Lee. BleedingGreenNation.com. September 16, 2017. April 14, 2020.
  22. Web site: Eagles sign defensive tackle from practice squad, cut a safety. Gowton, Brandon Lee. BleedingGreenNation.com. September 30, 2017. April 14, 2020.
  23. Web site: Eagles Promote QB Nate Sudfeld To The Active Roster After Another Team Tried To Sign Him. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 1, 2017. April 14, 2020.
  24. Web site: Chiefs place Dee Ford on injured reserve, sign lineman from Eagles' practice squad. KansasCity.com. December 7, 2017. April 14, 2020.
  25. Web site: Chiefs Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53. Chiefs.com. August 31, 2019. April 14, 2020.
  26. Web site: Cowboys sign defensive lineman Justin Hamilton. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. October 16, 2019. April 14, 2020.
  27. Web site: Two LBs Among Notable Cowboys Roster Cuts. Helman, David. DallasCowboys.com. September 5, 2020.
  28. Web site: Brandon Carr Among 15 Practice Squad Additions. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. September 6, 2020.
  29. Web site: Vander Esch To Active Roster, DT Added & Dak To IR . October 19, 2020. October 19, 2020.
  30. News: Williams, Charean . Cowboys place Justin Hamilton, Darian Thompson on COVID-19 list . NBCSports.com . January 1, 2021 . February 11, 2021.
  31. News: Cowboys' Justin Hamilton: Activated from COVID list . CBSSports.com . February 1, 2021 . February 11, 2021.
  32. Web site: Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. August 31, 2021.
  33. Web site: QB Ben DiNucci Among Practice Squad Additions. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. September 1, 2021.
  34. Web site: Cowboys roster moves: Blake Jarwin to injured reserve, Francis Bernard activated. Blogging the Boys. SB Nation. November 6, 2021.
  35. Web site: Sudden trouble: Cowboys place DTs Odighizuwa and Hill on COVID list. Blogging the Boys. SB Nation. December 18, 2021.
  36. Web site: Broncos sign DT Justin Hamilton, place DT DeShawn Williams on IR. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. December 28, 2021.
  37. News: NBCSports.com. Commanders sign Justin Hamilton, Willie Beavers. Josh. Alper. June 14, 2022. June 15, 2022.
  38. Web site: Washington Commanders Public Relations . Commanders cut 25 players, place 3 on IR . Commanders.com . August 31, 2022 . August 30, 2022 . September 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901115031/https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-final-roster-cuts . dead .
  39. Web site: Ragin' Cajuns Athletics.
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