Justin Lee Hamilton (born September 17, 1982) is an American football coach and former player who is the assistant defensive backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech and also served as their defensive coordinator in 2020 and 2021.
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| Position: | Assistant defensive backs coach | ||||
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| Born: | September 17, 1982 Norton, Virginia, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Clintwood (VA) | ||||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2006 / round: 7 / pick: 222 | ||||
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Early life
editHamilton played high school football at Clintwood High School in Clintwood, Virginia, as a tailback.
College career
editDuring his college career, Hamilton played wide receiver, tailback, and free safety for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Professional career
editCleveland Browns
editHamilton was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns and signed a four-year contract July 2006.[1][2] During his rookie season, he appeared in ten games and recorded 15 tackles.
Prior to the 2007 season, Hamilton was waived with an injury settlement and spent the year out of football.
Washington Redskins
editOn May 30, 2008, Hamilton was signed by the Washington Redskins. He was released by the Redskins on June 12, but re-signed on August 7 when fullback Pete Schmitt was waived. Hamilton had a good preseason with a total of 11 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. He survived the final cut on August 30 and made the 53-man roster. On October 14, 2008, Hamilton was cut by the Washington Redskins.
Coaching career
editVirginia–Wise
editHamilton served as assistant coach and defensive coordinator at UVa-Wise. He began as the conditioning coach and 2011 was his first year as defensive coordinator for the Highland Cavaliers football team.
VMI
editHamilton was hired in 2014 to coach outside linebackers for the Keydets. In January 2015, new VMI head coach Scott Wachenheim announced he was retaining Hamilton on the coaching staff.
Virginia Tech
editHamilton joined Virginia Tech's staff as the Director of Player Personnel- Defense in 2018, and was promoted to safeties coach prior to the 2019 season. Following the retirement of defensive coordinator Bud Foster, Hamilton was promoted to that position Dec. 8, 2019.[3]
Tennessee Titans
editOn February 7, 2023, Hamilton was hired as a defensive quality control coach for the Tennessee Titans.[4]
Indianapolis Colts
editOn February 6, 2024, Hamilton was officially hired by the Indianapolis Colts to serve as their Assistant defensive backs coach.
References
edit- ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Browns Press Release (July 14, 2006). "Browns Sign Vickers, Hamilton". Retrieved July 14, 2006.
- ^ Virginia Tech Athletics (December 8, 2019). "Hamilton promoted to Defensive Coordinator". Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (February 7, 2023). "Titans Elevate Tim Kelly to Offensive Coordinator While Making Several New Additions, and Changes". Tennessee Titans. Retrieved February 7, 2023.