DaVon Hamilton

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DaVon Hamilton
No. 52 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-01) February 1, 1997 (age 27)
Pickerington, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:335 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High school: Pickerington
College: Ohio State (2015–2019)
NFL draft: 2020  / Round: 3 / Pick: 73
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:144
Sacks:4.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:4
Player stats at PFR

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.

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+34 in
(1.92 m)
320 lb
(145 kg)
33 in
(0.84 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
5.14 s1.80 s2.98 s7.72 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)
8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)
33 reps
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8]

Hamilton was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2020 NFL draft. [9] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jaguars on July 27, 2020, and was activated six days later. [10] [11]

In Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers, Hamilton recorded his first career sack on Aaron Rodgers during the 24–20 loss. [12] On December 5, 2020, Hamilton was placed on injured reserve. [13]

On April 26, 2023, Hamilton signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension with Jacksonville. [14] He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2023. [15] He was activated on October 28.

Personal life

Hamilton is a Christian. [16] He is married to Julia Hamilton. They have one son together. [17]

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References

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  15. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023.
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