Kyonte Hamilton
Career Summary
Kyonte Hamilton is a defensive lineman from District Heights, Maryland. He played college football at Rutgers before the Houston Texans selected him in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 224th overall.
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Early Life
Hamilton is from District Heights, Maryland. Rutgers listed him at 6-foot-4 and 304 pounds during his senior season.
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High School
Hamilton attended Georgetown Prep before enrolling at Rutgers.
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College Career
Hamilton appeared in 51 games and made 31 starts on Rutgers' defensive line. He played both defensive tackle and defensive end, recording 110 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, two pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. In 2024, he started all 13 games, led the Rutgers defensive line with 36 tackles and tied for the team lead with four sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Houston selected Hamilton with the 224th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He became the 106th Rutgers player to reach the NFL under head coach Greg Schiano.
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NFL Career
Hamilton entered the NFL with the Houston Texans after being selected in the 2025 draft. Rutgers reported that he was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a leg injury during 2025 training camp.
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Career Accomplishments
Hamilton earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition from the coaches and media in 2024. He was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, and he also competed on the Rutgers wrestling team as a freshman.
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Playing Style
At Rutgers, Hamilton was deployed at both defensive tackle and defensive end. His senior-season production included four sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble, reflecting experience across the defensive front.
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31345, 00-0040229, 2002-11-07, Kyonte Hamilton, Kyonte, Hamilton
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