Darius Hamilton

Darius Hamilton (born December 29, 1993) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He attended Rutgers University.

Darius Hamilton
Free agent
Position:Defensive End
Personal information
Born: (1993-12-29) December 29, 1993
Woodland Park, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep
College:Rutgers
Undrafted:2017
Career history
Career highlights and awards

High school career

A native of Woodland Park, New Jersey (formerly known as West Paterson), Hamilton attended powerhouse Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he was an All-American defensive lineman. Don Bosco won back-to-back New Jersey state championships in 2010 and 2011, finishing the 2011 season as the No. 1 team in the nation according to USA Today. He participated in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl following his senior season.

Regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hamilton was ranked as the No. 2 strongside defensive end prospect in his class.[1] Labelled New Jersey's most sought-after recruit since Eugene Monroe in 2005,[2] Hamilton picked Rutgers over Miami (FL).[3]

College career

Described as the "gem of the highest-rated recruiting class in Rutgers history", Hamilton was the only true freshman in the regular rotation on offense or defense in 2012.[4] He was named a captain for the 2014 season as a junior.

Hamilton injured his knee on September 27, 2015, causing him to miss the remainder of the season. He returned to Rutgers for a fifth year, conditional on whether he is granted a redshirt.[5]

Professional career

In 2018, Hamilton joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football.[6] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[7]

Personal

Hamilton is the son of Rosita Collazo and Keith Hamilton, who played twelve years in the National Football League for the New York Giants.[2]

References

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