Ty Hamilton
Career Summary
Ty Hamilton is a defensive lineman from Pickerington, Ohio, who played five seasons at Ohio State. The Los Angeles Rams selected him with the 148th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Hamilton is from Pickerington, Ohio. He is the son of Sabrina and Damian Hamilton and the younger brother of DaVon Hamilton, an Ohio State defensive lineman who was drafted by Jacksonville in 2020.
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High School
At Pickerington Central, Hamilton played defensive tackle, defensive end and stand-up linebacker. He earned first-team All-Ohio recognition, helped the school win a Division I state championship and recorded 118 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and a forced fumble as a senior.
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College Career
Hamilton played 57 games with 29 starts for Ohio State. His 2024 season included 51 tackles, six tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks, all career highs, while he started all 16 games for the national champions. He finished with 116 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and eight sacks.
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Path to the NFL
The Rams traded up to select Hamilton with the 148th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Los Angeles announced the selection after his four-year on-field college production and two consecutive All-Big Ten honorable-mention seasons.
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NFL Career
Hamilton began his NFL career with the Rams as a 2025 fifth-round draft selection. Los Angeles signed him to his rookie contract in May, as recorded in the club's transaction log.
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Career Accomplishments
Hamilton earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2023 and 2024. He was a two-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and graduated with a degree in family resource management.
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Playing Style
The Rams and NFL draft analysis describe Hamilton as a physical interior defender and strong run stopper. His profile highlights quickness off the snap, leverage, anchor strength and range pursuing plays down the line.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 43.5
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