That definitely has helped and I'm very goal-oriented when it comes to football," Hamilton said. "Luckily, I've had a lot of good teammates. Coming from Ohio State University - where the seating capacity at Ohio Stadium is 102,780 - to a near-empty TIAA Bank Field, was a shock. For Jacksonville, the capacity for TIAA Bank Field was reduced to just 25 percent, or roughly 16,791 tickets allowed to be sold. "But, definitely, as far as game speed and knowing what to expect within a week or what to expect within gameday even was crazy and then not having any fans in here, it's pretty strange."Īll 32 teams were tasked with reducing stadium capacity by a significant percentage. I had a nice area where I could really work out throughout the whole COVID process, so it really helped out a lot," said Hamilton. "It was tough, but honestly, it gave me a little bit of time to recover from playing in college and whatnot. There were plenty of obstacles to overcome on his way to a successful campaign in 2022. Hamilton's journey wasn't an easy one, though. He is a great representative of the Jaguars both on and off the field and we are excited for his future in Jacksonville.” He is coming off his best season since being drafted in 2020, and we are confident that his best football lies ahead. “Retaining our homegrown players is a key component to our organizational philosophy. “DaVon is an integral part of our team,” general manager Trent Baalke said in a release when Hamilton signed his extension. Hamilton has stepped into an important role with the Jaguars' defense over the past few seasons. The extension wasn't simply a reward to keep a player in a good financial position, though. "It's just nice to be able to settle down here in Jacksonville in a nice area in Florida," Hamilton said. He and his wife Julia are expecting a baby boy, due in June. To Hamilton, that's exactly why the timing of his deal couldn't be better. Post-draft Jaguars roundtable: What's the team outlook after NFL Draft? Where do they go from here? Numbers game: Jaguars reveal rookie numbers, offseason schedule Parker Washington agrees to terms The process can be stressful and life-changing, especially if the player has a family to move.įrenette: Trading down strategy by Jaguars' GM Trent Baalke could be big depth payoff Players routinely get traded or released at a moment's notice, forcing them to relocate. Staying in one spot for most of their career isn't realistic for the majority of professional athletes. The excitement that Hamilton refers to isn't simply a monetary one. "Just a lot of excitement, it's hard to put into words, really." I mean, my plan, even getting drafted here was to stay in Jacksonville for a very long time, and I felt like it was just a big step in that direction," Hamilton recently told the Times-Union. That's especially the case for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, who recently signed a three-year contract extension worth a reported $34.5 million over the course of the deal, locking him down to Jacksonville through at least the 2026 season. Watch Video: WATCH: Doug Pederson, Trent Baalke talk Anton Harrison selection in NFL Draft
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