Summary

DaVon Hamilton was selected in the 3rd Round (#73 Overall) in the 2020 Draft out of Ohio State University. Hamilton brings prototypical size, experience, and dependability to the interior of the Jaguars’ defensive front. His run-defense ability and consistent availability are major assets. While he may not yet be among the most disruptive pass-rush interior linemen in the league, his foundation is strong and with continued refinement, he has potential to elevate further.

Strengths

• Size and physical profile
  Hamilton’s 335 lb frame gives him the mass to anchor interior gaps and occupy double teams. His height (6′4″) and build allow him to hold ground and resist blockers. ESPN.com

• Tackling and durability in snaps
  In 2024, Hamilton played 17 games with 14 starts, posting a career-high 62 combined tackles and 5 tackles for loss. His ability to contribute consistently as a starter is a positive.

• Run-stop capability and gap control
  As an interior presence, he shows good ability to penetrate or hold the point of attack—helping the Jaguars in their run defense. For example, in 2022 he recorded 5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Situational impacts & finishes
  Hamilton has shown he can make game-impact plays (e.g., batted down pass versus Las Vegas in Overtime in 2025 that helped secure a win). His experience and intelligence help him in key moments.

Weaknesses

1. Pass-rush production
   While Hamilton has solid size and interior presence, his sack and quarterback-hit numbers are modest for a three-tech/tackle. As of the 2025 stats, he has 4.5 sacks in his career, so his impact as a pass-rusher could be improved.

2. Explosiveness and lateral range
   Given his size, Hamilton isn’t as agile or quick laterally as some lighter, penetrative interior linemen. That can limit his ability to chase down mobile runners or get into the backfield rapidly.

3. Double-team vulnerability
   At times, when offensive linemen commit to blocking him, his ability to shed blocks and win one-on-one battles consistently is challenged. The need to win his matchups more often is a development area.

4. Big-play disruption consistency
   Although he has moments of high impact, the frequency of disruptive plays (sacks, forced turnovers) is not yet at elite interior-DL levels. Raising his game in those “splash” categories would enhance his profile.

Fit & Outlook

Hamilton is well-suited to a 4-3 or hybrid front where he can play as a three-technique or even 1-tech at times—especially one where the scheme allows him to utilize his size and gap-control rather than exposing him to constant one-on-one vertical rush match-ups. If Hamilton improves his pass-rush effectiveness and block-shedding consistency, his ceiling is as a high-end starting interior defensive lineman who can anchor the run and occasionally disrupt the pocket. That said, even at his current level, he is a very valuable contributor.