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{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
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| name = DaeSean Hamilton
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| caption = Hamilton with the Denver Broncos in 2018
| caption = Hamilton with the Denver Broncos in 2018
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| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|3|10}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|3|10}}
| birth_place = [[Okinawa Prefecture]], Japan
| birth_place = [[Okinawa Prefecture]], Japan
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| college = [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]]
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* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
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* Second-team [[All-Big 10]] [[2014 All-Big Ten Conference football team|(2014)]]
* Second-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2014 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2014]], [[2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2017]])
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'''DaeSean Kameron Hamilton''' (born March 10, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hockensmith |first=Dustin |date=September 16, 2014 |title=Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton, Geno Lewis added to Biletnikoff Award watch list |url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2014/09/penn_states_daesean_hamilton_g.html |access-date=October 12, 2014 |website=[[The Patriot News]] |location=[[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Gordie |date=September 26, 2014 |title=DaeSean Hamilton: Penn State's rejuvenated receiver |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/ncaa/daesean-hamilton-penn-states-rejuvenated-receiver |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018230158/http://www.csnphilly.com/ncaa/daesean-hamilton-penn-states-rejuvenated-receiver |archive-date=October 18, 2014 |access-date=October 12, 2014 |website=CSNPhilly.com |publisher=Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Snyder |first=Audrey |date=August 12, 2014 |title=Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton poised for breakout season |work=The Patriot News |location=Harrisburg, PA |url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2014/08/penn_state_wr_daesean_hamilton_1.html |access-date=October 12, 2014}}</ref> He was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the 4th round of the [[2018 NFL Draft]].
'''DaeSean Kameron Hamilton''' (born March 10, 1995) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State Nittany Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hockensmith |first=Dustin |date=September 16, 2014 |title=Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton, Geno Lewis added to Biletnikoff Award watch list |url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2014/09/penn_states_daesean_hamilton_g.html |access-date=October 12, 2014 |website=[[The Patriot News]] |location=[[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Gordie |date=September 26, 2014 |title=DaeSean Hamilton: Penn State's rejuvenated receiver |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/ncaa/daesean-hamilton-penn-states-rejuvenated-receiver |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018230158/http://www.csnphilly.com/ncaa/daesean-hamilton-penn-states-rejuvenated-receiver |archive-date=October 18, 2014 |access-date=October 12, 2014 |website=CSNPhilly.com |publisher=Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Snyder |first=Audrey |date=August 12, 2014 |title=Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton poised for breakout season |work=The Patriot News |location=Harrisburg, PA |url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2014/08/penn_state_wr_daesean_hamilton_1.html |access-date=October 12, 2014}}</ref> He was selected by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the fourth round of the [[2018 NFL draft]].


==High school career==
==Early life==
Hamilton attended [[Mountain View High School (Virginia)|Mountain View High School]] in [[Stafford, Virginia]], playing safety and wide receiver for Coach Lou Sorrentino.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mountain View graduate DaeSean Hamilton moves quickly to next phase of his football career |language=en |work=INSIDENOVA.COM |url=http://www.insidenova.com/sports/stafford/mountain-view-graduate-daesean-hamilton-moves-quickly-to-next-phase/article_c95f5bc2-faf2-11e7-a7c9-c7fbc39eeb41.html |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> He earned numerous awards between football, basketball and academics. He was a four-year letterman, two-time team captain, and one of the top playmakers in Virginia. As a senior, he was named honorable mention for all-state and earned first-team all-district, all-area and all-region honors. Hamilton earned the title of Commonwealth District Offensive Player-of-the-Year by making 64 catches for 1,073 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Penn State football: Hamilton labored through injury to prepare for starting role |language=en |work=Centre Daily |url=https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-football/article42862476.html |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> Also, as a junior he gained titles of honorable-mention all-state, first-team all-district, all-area and all-region. Hamilton was invited to play in the Chesapeake Bowl and the U.S. Army All-American game. He was ranked a four-star recruit by ESPN.com and a three-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com. He was ranked among the top 20 recruits in the state of Virginia and was a top 60 wide receiver, according to all four recruiting services. Hamilton graduated with honors and earned an advanced diploma from Mountain View, while attaining Academic All-Conference during his career, as well. He also lettered three times in basketball.
Hamilton attended [[Mountain View High School (Virginia)|Mountain View High School]] in [[Stafford, Virginia]], playing [[safety position|safety]] and [[wide receiver]] for coach Lou Sorrentino.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mountain View graduate DaeSean Hamilton moves quickly to next phase of his football career |language=en |work=INSIDENOVA.COM |url=http://www.insidenova.com/sports/stafford/mountain-view-graduate-daesean-hamilton-moves-quickly-to-next-phase/article_c95f5bc2-faf2-11e7-a7c9-c7fbc39eeb41.html |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> He earned numerous awards between football, basketball and academics. He was a four-year [[letterman sports|letterman]], two-time [[team captain]], and one of the top playmakers in Virginia. As a senior, he was named honorable mention for all-state and earned first-team all-district, all-area and all-region honors. Hamilton earned the title of Commonwealth District Offensive Player-of-the-Year by making 64 catches for 1,073 yards and 10 [[touchdown]]s as a senior.<ref name="k838">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Travis |date=2014-09-17 |title=Penn State football: Hamilton labored through injury to prepare for starting role |url=https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-football/article42862476.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Centre Daily Times}}</ref> Also, as a junior he gained titles of honorable-mention all-state, first-team all-district, all-area and all-region. Hamilton was invited to play in the Chesapeake Bowl and the [[U.S. Army All-American]] game. He was ranked a four-star recruit by [[ESPN.com]] and a three-star prospect by [[Rivals.com]], [[Scout.com]] and [[247Sports.com]]. He was ranked among the top 20 recruits in the state of Virginia and was a top 60 wide receiver, according to all four recruiting services. Hamilton graduated with honors and earned an advanced diploma from Mountain View, while attaining Academic All-Conference during his career, as well. He also lettered three times in basketball.


==College career==
==College career==
Hamilton finished his career as Penn State's all-time receptions leader with 214, making him the only player in school history with 200+ catches. His 2,842 career receiving yards puts him third all-time for the Nittany Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State Nittany Lions Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/penn-state/receiving.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Hamilton finished his career as Penn State's all-time [[football catch|receptions]] leader with 214, making him the only player in school history with 200+ catches. His 2,842 career receiving yards puts him third all-time for the Nittany Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State Nittany Lions Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/penn-state/receiving.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Hamilton was a four-time academic All Big Ten honoree (2014-2017).
Hamilton was a four-time academic All-[[Big Ten Conference]] honoree (2014–2017).


As a freshman (2014), Hamilton was selected to Big Ten All-Freshman Team by BTN.com, ESPN.com and 247Sports, Freshman All-American by College Football News (second-team) and Athlon Sports (third-team); second-team All-Big Ten by the media and Phil Steele's College Football, and honorable-mention All-Big Ten by coaches.
As a freshman (2014), Hamilton was selected to Big Ten All-Freshman Team by BTN.com, ESPN.com and 247Sports, Freshman [[All-American]] by College Football News (second-team) and [[Athlon Sports]] (third-team); second-team All-Big Ten by the media and [[Phil Steele]]'s College Football, and honorable-mention All-Big Ten by coaches.


Hamilton was named honorable-mention All-Big Ten from the media following his sophomore year (2015).
Hamilton was named honorable-mention All-Big Ten from the media following his sophomore year (2015).


Following his senior season (2017), Hamilton received All-Bowl Team honors from the Associated Press; and second-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches, Associated Press, Phil Steele and [[Pro Football Focus]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=DaeSean Hamilton Bio :: Penn State :: Official Athletic Site |language=en |url=http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/daesean_hamilton_857108.html |access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> He was selected for the 2018 [[East–West Shrine Game|East-West Shrine Game]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Former Penn State football wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton impressing during East-West Shrine Game practices |url=https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/Article/Former-Penn-State-football-wide-receiver-DaeSean-Hamilton-impressing-during-East-West-Shrine-Game-practices-113879042 |access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> [[Senior Bowl|Reese's Senior Bowl]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=DaeSean Hamilton leads standouts from Senior Bowl Day 2 |language=en |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000910032/article/daesean-hamilton-leads-standouts-from-senior-bowl-day-2 |access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> and the [[NFL Scouting Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft & Combine Profile - DAESEAN HAMILTON |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/daesean-hamilton?id=32462018-0002-5600-196a-1006c37c4e42 |access-date=March 19, 2018 |website=www.nfl.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Following his senior season (2017), Hamilton received All-Bowl Team honors from the [[Associated Press]]; and second-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches, AP, Phil Steele and [[Pro Football Focus]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=DaeSean Hamilton Bio :: Penn State :: Official Athletic Site |language=en |url=http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/daesean_hamilton_857108.html |access-date=March 19, 2018 |archive-date=March 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043929/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/daesean_hamilton_857108.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was selected for the 2018 [[East–West Shrine Game|East-West Shrine Game]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Former Penn State football wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton impressing during East-West Shrine Game practices |url=https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/Article/Former-Penn-State-football-wide-receiver-DaeSean-Hamilton-impressing-during-East-West-Shrine-Game-practices-113879042 |access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> [[Senior Bowl|Reese's Senior Bowl]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=DaeSean Hamilton leads standouts from Senior Bowl Day 2 |language=en |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/daesean-hamilton-leads-standouts-from-senior-bowl-day-2-0ap3000000910032 |access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> and the [[NFL Scouting Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft & Combine Profile - DAESEAN HAMILTON |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/daesean-hamilton?id=32462018-0002-5600-196a-1006c37c4e42 |access-date=March 19, 2018 |website=[[NFL.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


'''Penn State records'''
'''Penn State records'''
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===College statistics===
===College statistics===
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! colspan="12" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Penn State Nittany Lions|color=white}};"| Penn State Nittany Lions
! colspan="12" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Penn State Nittany Lions|color=white}};"| Penn State Nittany Lions
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== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==
===Pre-draft===
Hamilton participated in the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.
Hamilton participated in the 2018 [[NFL Scouting Combine]].
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2018 |title=NFL Draft Prospect Profile - DaeSean Hamilton |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/daesean-hamilton?id=32462018-0002-5600-196a-1006c37c4e42 |access-date=March 1, 2018 |website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton : 2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127217&draftyear=2018&genpos=WR |access-date=May 12, 2018 |website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
[[File:DaeSean Hamilton 2019.JPG|thumb|Hamilton with the Broncos in 2019]]
Hamilton was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the fourth round, 113th overall, of the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Broncos select wide receiver, DaeSean Hamilton in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2018/4/28/17295038/broncos-select-wide-receiver-daesean-hamilton-hamilton-in-the-fourth-round-of-the-2018-nfl-draft |access-date=June 2, 2018 |website=MileHighReport.com}}</ref> He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the [[2018 Denver Broncos season|2018 season]] against the [[2018 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos - September 9th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809090den.htm |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 3, he had three punt returns for 31 net yards in the 27–14 loss to the [[2018 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens - September 23rd, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809230rav.htm |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 5, he recorded his first three professional receptions, which went for 31 total yards, in the 34–16 loss to the [[2018 New York Jets|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Broncos' DaeSean Hamilton: Catches first career pass |language=en |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-daesean-hamilton-catches-first-career-pass/ |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> Overall, Hamilton finished the 2018 season with 30 receptions for 243 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref name="2018GLPFR">{{Cite web |title=DaeSean Hamilton 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HamiDa01/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Hamilton was selected by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the fourth round, 113th overall, of the [[2018 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Broncos select wide receiver, DaeSean Hamilton in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2018/4/28/17295038/broncos-select-wide-receiver-daesean-hamilton-hamilton-in-the-fourth-round-of-the-2018-nfl-draft |access-date=June 2, 2018 |website=MileHighReport.com}}</ref> He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the [[2018 Denver Broncos season|2018 season]] against the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos - September 9th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809090den.htm |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 3, he had three [[punt return]]s for 31 net yards in the 27–14 loss to the [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens - September 23rd, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809230rav.htm |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 5, he recorded his first three professional receptions, which went for 31 total yards, in the 34–16 loss to the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Broncos' DaeSean Hamilton: Catches first career pass |language=en |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-daesean-hamilton-catches-first-career-pass/ |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> Overall, Hamilton finished the 2018 season with 30 receptions for 243 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref name="2018GLPFR">{{Cite web |title=DaeSean Hamilton 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HamiDa01/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Hamilton appeared in all 16 games, of which he started two, in the 2019 season. He recorded 28 receptions for 297 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref name="2019GLPFR">{{Cite web |title=DaeSean Hamilton 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HamiDa01/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Hamilton appeared in all 16 games, of which he started two, in the 2019 season. He recorded 28 receptions for 297 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref name="2019GLPFR">{{Cite web |title=DaeSean Hamilton 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HamiDa01/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Hamilton had 23 catches for 293 yards and two touchdowns in 2020.
Hamilton had 23 catches for 293 yards and two touchdowns in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DaeSean Hamilton 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HamiDa01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In the 2021 offseason, it was reported that Hamilton would be traded or released; however, on May 14, 2021, he suffered a torn ACL, and was waived with a [[non-football injury]] designation on May 18.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook, Nick |date=May 18, 2021 |title=Broncos waive WR DaeSean Hamilton with non-football injury designation following ACL tear |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-waive-wr-daesean-hamilton-with-non-football-injury-designation-following |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He reverted to the reserve/non-football injury list the next day after clearing waivers.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Broncos' DaeSean Hamilton: Reverts to NFI list |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-daesean-hamilton-reverts-to-nfi-list/ |access-date=June 4, 2021}}</ref> He was released on March 8, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Broncos releasing DaeSean Hamilton|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/08/report-broncos-releasing-daesean-hamilton/|author=Simmons, Myles|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 8, 2022}}</ref>
In the 2021 offseason, it was reported that Hamilton would be traded or released; however, on May 14, 2021, he suffered a [[torn ACL]], and was waived with a [[non-football injury]] designation on May 18.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook, Nick |date=May 18, 2021 |title=Broncos waive WR DaeSean Hamilton with non-football injury designation following ACL tear |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-waive-wr-daesean-hamilton-with-non-football-injury-designation-following |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He reverted to the reserve/non-football injury list the next day after clearing waivers.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Broncos' DaeSean Hamilton: Reverts to NFI list |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-daesean-hamilton-reverts-to-nfi-list/ |access-date=June 4, 2021}}</ref> He was released on March 8, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Broncos releasing DaeSean Hamilton|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/08/report-broncos-releasing-daesean-hamilton/|author=Simmons, Myles|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 8, 2022}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
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===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
On December 14, 2022, Hamilton was signed to the [[Miami Dolphins]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins sign 2 to practice squad|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-2-to-practice-squad|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=December 14, 2022}}</ref> He was released on December 30.
On December 14, 2022, Hamilton signed with the [[practice squad]] of the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins sign 2 to practice squad|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-2-to-practice-squad|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=December 14, 2022}}</ref> He was released on December 30.<ref name="o493">{{cite web | title=Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves | website=Miami Dolphins | date=2022-12-30 | url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-practice-squad-moves-x0633 | access-date=2024-12-14}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/players-roster/daesean-hamilton/ Denver Broncos bio]
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DaeSean Hamilton
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Hamilton with the Denver Broncos in 2018
No. 17
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-10) March 10, 1995 (age 29)
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Mountain View
(Stafford, Virginia)
College:Penn State
NFL draft:2018 / round: 4 / pick: 113
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:81
Receiving yards:833
Receiving touchdowns:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DaeSean Kameron Hamilton (born March 10, 1995) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.[1][2][3] He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Early life

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Hamilton attended Mountain View High School in Stafford, Virginia, playing safety and wide receiver for coach Lou Sorrentino.[4] He earned numerous awards between football, basketball and academics. He was a four-year letterman, two-time team captain, and one of the top playmakers in Virginia. As a senior, he was named honorable mention for all-state and earned first-team all-district, all-area and all-region honors. Hamilton earned the title of Commonwealth District Offensive Player-of-the-Year by making 64 catches for 1,073 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior.[5] Also, as a junior he gained titles of honorable-mention all-state, first-team all-district, all-area and all-region. Hamilton was invited to play in the Chesapeake Bowl and the U.S. Army All-American game. He was ranked a four-star recruit by ESPN.com and a three-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com. He was ranked among the top 20 recruits in the state of Virginia and was a top 60 wide receiver, according to all four recruiting services. Hamilton graduated with honors and earned an advanced diploma from Mountain View, while attaining Academic All-Conference during his career, as well. He also lettered three times in basketball.

College career

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Hamilton finished his career as Penn State's all-time receptions leader with 214, making him the only player in school history with 200+ catches. His 2,842 career receiving yards puts him third all-time for the Nittany Lions.[6]

Hamilton was a four-time academic All-Big Ten Conference honoree (2014–2017).

As a freshman (2014), Hamilton was selected to Big Ten All-Freshman Team by BTN.com, ESPN.com and 247Sports, Freshman All-American by College Football News (second-team) and Athlon Sports (third-team); second-team All-Big Ten by the media and Phil Steele's College Football, and honorable-mention All-Big Ten by coaches.

Hamilton was named honorable-mention All-Big Ten from the media following his sophomore year (2015).

Following his senior season (2017), Hamilton received All-Bowl Team honors from the Associated Press; and second-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches, AP, Phil Steele and Pro Football Focus.[7] He was selected for the 2018 East-West Shrine Game,[8] Reese's Senior Bowl[9] and the NFL Scouting Combine.[10]

Penn State records

College statistics

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Penn State Nittany Lions
Season GP Receiving Rushing
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2014 13 82 899 11.0 51 2 8 32 4.0 11 0
2015 13 45 580 12.9 48T 6 0 0 0.0 0 0
2016 14 34 506 14.9 54 1 1 -12 -12.0 0 0
2017 13 53 857 16.2 48 9 1 2 2.0 2 0
Career 53 214 2,842 13.3 54 18 10 22 2.2 11 0

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Hamilton participated in the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		203 lb
(92 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.52 s 1.57 s 2.61 s 4.15 s 6.84 s 34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine[11][12]

Denver Broncos

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Hamilton with the Broncos in 2019

Hamilton was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round, 113th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.[13] He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2018 season against the Seattle Seahawks.[14] In Week 3, he had three punt returns for 31 net yards in the 27–14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.[15] In Week 5, he recorded his first three professional receptions, which went for 31 total yards, in the 34–16 loss to the New York Jets.[16] Overall, Hamilton finished the 2018 season with 30 receptions for 243 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.[17]

Hamilton appeared in all 16 games, of which he started two, in the 2019 season. He recorded 28 receptions for 297 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[18]

Hamilton had 23 catches for 293 yards and two touchdowns in 2020.[19]

In the 2021 offseason, it was reported that Hamilton would be traded or released; however, on May 14, 2021, he suffered a torn ACL, and was waived with a non-football injury designation on May 18.[20] He reverted to the reserve/non-football injury list the next day after clearing waivers.[21] He was released on March 8, 2022.[22]

Houston Texans

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On March 28, 2022, Hamilton signed with the Houston Texans.[23] On June 10, 2022, he was waived by the Texans.[24]

Miami Dolphins

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On December 14, 2022, Hamilton signed with the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.[25] He was released on December 30.[26]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2018 DEN 14 5 30 243 8.1 24 2
2019 DEN 16 2 28 297 10.6 28 1
2020 DEN 16 2 23 293 12.7 40 2
Total 46 9 81 833 10.3 40 5

Personal life

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Hamilton was born in Okinawa, Japan to his parents Johnie and Madgeline Hamilton, both U.S. Marines. The family eventually moved back to the United States and settled in Quantico, Virginia, when Hamilton was in fourth grade.[27] Growing up, Hamilton took a role in raising his brother, Darius, who has nonverbal autism as his mother had breast cancer and his father was serving in the Marine Corps. Hamilton taught Darius many important tasks like how to tie his shoes and brush his teeth. During eighth-grade, Hamilton used his elective period to help Darius in his special-needs class. Hamilton has a "DKH" tattoo on his arm, which are his brother's initials. He started playing football in recreational leagues including Pop Warner.

References

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  1. ^ Hockensmith, Dustin (September 16, 2014). "Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton, Geno Lewis added to Biletnikoff Award watch list". The Patriot News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  2. ^ Jones, Gordie (September 26, 2014). "DaeSean Hamilton: Penn State's rejuvenated receiver". CSNPhilly.com. Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  3. ^ Snyder, Audrey (August 12, 2014). "Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton poised for breakout season". The Patriot News. Harrisburg, PA. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  4. ^ "Mountain View graduate DaeSean Hamilton moves quickly to next phase of his football career". INSIDENOVA.COM. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  5. ^ Johnson, Travis (September 17, 2014). "Penn State football: Hamilton labored through injury to prepare for starting role". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Penn State Nittany Lions Receiving". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  7. ^ "DaeSean Hamilton Bio :: Penn State :: Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "Former Penn State football wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton impressing during East-West Shrine Game practices". Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "DaeSean Hamilton leads standouts from Senior Bowl Day 2". NFL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  10. ^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - DAESEAN HAMILTON". NFL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  11. ^ "NFL Draft Prospect Profile - DaeSean Hamilton". NFL.com. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  12. ^ "Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton : 2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  13. ^ "Broncos select wide receiver, DaeSean Hamilton in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft". MileHighReport.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  14. ^ "Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos - September 9th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  15. ^ "Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens - September 23rd, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  16. ^ "Broncos' DaeSean Hamilton: Catches first career pass". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  17. ^ "DaeSean Hamilton 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  18. ^ "DaeSean Hamilton 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  19. ^ "DaeSean Hamilton 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  20. ^ Shook, Nick (May 18, 2021). "Broncos waive WR DaeSean Hamilton with non-football injury designation following ACL tear". NFL.com.
  21. ^ "Broncos' DaeSean Hamilton: Reverts to NFI list". CBSSports.com. May 19, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  22. ^ Simmons, Myles (March 8, 2022). "Report: Broncos releasing DaeSean Hamilton". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  23. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-28-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. March 28, 2022.
  24. ^ Alper, Josh (August 15, 2022). "Texans waive DaeSean Hamilton, sign Chad Beebe". NBCSports.com.
  25. ^ "Miami Dolphins sign 2 to practice squad". MiamiDolphins.com. December 14, 2022.
  26. ^ "Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves". Miami Dolphins. December 30, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  27. ^ Scott, Andrea (April 26, 2018). "From military brat to the NFL? DaeSean Hamilton on football, draft prep and his Marine mom and dad". Military Times. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
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