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DaVon Hamilton

Defensive Tackle · Ohio State

A third-round pick out of Ohio State, DaVon Hamilton has spent his entire career anchoring Jacksonville's interior defensive line.

DaVon Hamilton has been a fixture up front for the Jaguars since 2020, earning a lucrative extension along the way. The Ohio State product remains one of the more experienced run-stuffers on Jacksonville's roster.

★ Third-team All-Big Ten at Ohio State (2019)

★ Signed a three-year, $34.5 million extension with Jacksonville in 2023

★ Entire NFL career spent with one franchise since being drafted in 2020

Path to the league

Hamilton played at Ohio State from 2015 to 2019, redshirting his first season before appearing in 54 games over the next four years and earning third-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected him with the 73rd overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Hamilton has spent his entire NFL career with the Jaguars, developing into a steady interior presence against the run. In April 2023, he signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension with Jacksonville that included $23 million fully guaranteed, cementing his role in the team's defensive front.

2025 season recap

Hamilton recorded 38 tackles and 1.0 sack across 17 regular-season games for Jacksonville in 2025, a dip from his 2024 total of 62 tackles that coincided with a reduced defensive snap share as the Jaguars rotated their interior line more heavily.