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USA Today
09-05-2025
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- USA Today
Texans ink rookie DL Kyonte Hamilton to new deal ahead of minicamp
Texans ink rookie DL Kyonte Hamilton to new deal ahead of minicamp Another Houston Texans player has signed his rookie contract. According to KRPC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson, the Texans and Rutgers defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton have agreed to a four-year deal worth $4.81 million, keeping him in Houston through the 2028 season. Hamilton and a seventh-round pick for the Texans' defensive line, will earn a $138,328 signing bonus with base salaries of $840,000, $1.058 million, $1.277 million and $1.495 million through 2028. A three-year starter for the Scarlet Knights, Hamilton is an experienced name, playing in 51 games over four years in Piscataway since 2021. He totaled 28 tackles and a sack in 2023 before having his best year as a senior last fall, tying for the team lead with four sacks, five for loss and 36 tackles overall to lead the defensive line. 'He's an NFL player,' Rutgers coach Greg Schiano told reporters at the Scarlet Knights' Pro Day. 'He's strong, he's tough, he's durable, intelligent. He's even a better person than he is a football player.' He was voted honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2024. The Texans take the field for rookie minicamp Friday morning.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton
It might have taken until Day 3, but at least Nick Caserio landed a defensive tackle prospect. Mario Edwards, Kurt Hinish, Tim Settle and Denico Autry are all entering contract seasons for the Houston Texans this season, meaning the back-to-back AFC South champions need trench depth. After securing the services of two new defensive backs, Houston finally brought in the right name for the defensive tackle room in Rutgers' Kyonte Hamilton. Advertisement A four-year contributor for the Scarlet Knights, Hamilton played in every game since he arrived in Piscataway in 2021. He totaled 22 tackles with two for loss as a freshman, then became a full-time starter as a sophomore. Over the next two seasons, Hamilton collected 52 tackles with seven for loss and two sacks. He saved his best year as a senior, tying for the team lead with four sacks, five tackles for loss and 36 tackles overall to lead the defensive line. Here's a quick rundown on Hamilton: The Basics Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 305 pounds Age: 23 From: Rockville, Maryland Breakdown "What makes the 300-pound Kyonte Hamilton so intriguing is his wrestling background. Coaches love former wrestlers, because they understand leverage, hand placement and torque. Hamilton should give the Texans a bit of what the roster still needed."- Bleacher Report's Brent Solbeski Lance Zierlein's Scouting Report 'Recruited as a wrestler initially, Hamilton has become a steady, durable defensive lineman. He plays with a nice blend of quickness and athleticism to circumvent blocks on the move. However, he's not a forceful upfield penetrator and has issues playing with consistent technical savvy to anchor his gap against force. Hamilton's rush production has been modest but he flashed more in 2024. He's a good athlete with room for more development but might not find the reps needed in camp to take that next step.' RAS Score Texans Relative Athletic Score Grade: B "It's a solid, big-framed defensive tackle who should fill gaps on third down. He's not expected to start, but it's a fit for a player who should see roughly 15 reps a game." - Texans Wire's Cole Thompson Highlights This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton It might have taken until Day 3, but at least Nick Caserio landed a defensive tackle prospect. Mario Edwards, Kurt Hinish, Tim Settle and Denico Autry are all entering contract seasons for the Houston Texans this season, meaning the back-to-back AFC South champions need trench depth. After securing the services of two new defensive backs, Houston finally brought in the right name for the defensive tackle room in Rutgers' Kyonte Hamilton. A four-year contributor for the Scarlet Knights, Hamilton played in every game since he arrived in Piscataway in 2021. He totaled 22 tackles with two for loss as a freshman, then became a full-time starter as a sophomore. Over the next two seasons, Hamilton collected 52 tackles with seven for loss and two sacks. He saved his best year as a senior, tying for the team lead with four sacks, five tackles for loss and 36 tackles overall to lead the defensive line. Here's a quick rundown on Hamilton: The Basics Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 305 pounds Age: 23 From: Rockville, Maryland Breakdown "What makes the 300-pound Kyonte Hamilton so intriguing is his wrestling background. Coaches love former wrestlers, because they understand leverage, hand placement and torque. Hamilton should give the Texans a bit of what the roster still needed."- Bleacher Report's Brent Solbeski Lance Zierlein's Scouting Report 'Recruited as a wrestler initially, Hamilton has become a steady, durable defensive lineman. He plays with a nice blend of quickness and athleticism to circumvent blocks on the move. However, he's not a forceful upfield penetrator and has issues playing with consistent technical savvy to anchor his gap against force. Hamilton's rush production has been modest but he flashed more in 2024. He's a good athlete with room for more development but might not find the reps needed in camp to take that next step.' RAS Score Grade: B "It's a solid, big-framed defensive tackle who should fill gaps on third down. He's not expected to start, but it's a fit for a player who should see roughly 15 reps a game." - Texans Wire's Cole Thompson Highlights
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans select Rutgers DL Kyonte Hamilton with 224th overall pick in 2025 NFL draft
Texans select Rutgers DL Kyonte Hamilton with 224th overall pick in 2025 NFL draft It only took seven rounds, but the Houston Texans have finally addressed their depth on the defensive line. With their first of two seven-round picks, the Texans selected Rutgers defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton with the No. 224 overall pick. He should compete for a role in the defensive line rotation as a potential dark horse starter. A two-year starter for the Scarlet Knights, Hamilton is an experienced name, playing in 45 games over four years in Piscataway in 2021. He totaled 28 tackles and a sack in 2023 before having his best year as a senior last fall, tying for the team lead with four sacks, five tackles for loss and 36 tackles overall to lead the defensive line. He was voted honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2024. Lance Zierlein of wrote the following evaluation of Hamilton: Recruited as a wrestler initially, Hamilton has become a steady, durable defensive lineman. He plays with a nice blend of quickness and athleticism to circumvent blocks on the move. However, he's not a forceful upfield penetrator and has issues playing with consistent technical savvy to anchor his gap against force. Hamilton's rush production has been modest but he flashed more in 2024. He's a good athlete with room for more development but might not find the reps needed in camp to take that next step. The Texans have one final pick in their draft class for 2025. Texans' 2025 draft picks
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dolphins bringing in Rutgers DT for '30' visit ahead of 2025 NFL draft, per report
Dolphins bringing in Rutgers DT for '30' visit ahead of 2025 NFL draft, per report The Miami Dolphins will host Rutgers defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton for a private "Top 30" visit ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network. Hamilton didn't receive an invite to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year, but his strong numbers at the Rutgers Pro Day stacked up well against other prospects in the class. He reportedly put up 29 reps on the bench press and ran a 4.95 40-yard dash at 6'3, 305 pounds. "I think most evaluators see me being an interior player at the next level," Hamilton told Melo in an interview in March. "I'm an interior defensive lineman, maybe a 3-tech or defensive tackle. I can play a little nose guard as well. "I definitely want to have the ability to play wherever I'm needed though. I want to be the first guy they call when somebody goes down. I want to be known as a versatile chess piece moving forward." Each NFL team is allowed to bring in 30 players for private workouts or visits at their facility ahead of the draft. Last year, the list of players reportedly brought in by the Dolphins didn't include any of the seven picked by the team in the 2024 NFL draft.
