DaVon Hamilton

Not to be confused with Devon Hamilton.

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 for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

DaVon Hamilton

No. 52 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1997-02-01) February 1, 1997 (age 28) 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: 3rd round, 73rd pick
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (2020–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Third-team All-Big Ten (2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 206 Sacks: 4.5 Forced fumbles: 1 Fumble recoveries: 3 Pass deflections: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in (1.92 m)	320 lb (145 kg)	33 in (0.84 m)	9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m)	5.14 s	1.80 s	2.98 s	7.72 s	29.5 in (0.75 m)	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)	33 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

Hamilton was selected 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] Hamilton is the older brother of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Ty Hamilton.^[18]