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8 DJ James-Hamilton

8 DJ James-Hamilton

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Charlotte, N.C.
  • Highschool:
    Mallard Creek
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-11 / 170

Summary

Biography

2024 (Sophomore):
  • Started the first three games of the season before injury ended his campaign
  • Had 12 tackles and two pass break-ups
  • Also had three punt returns on the season
  • Recorded a career-high nine tackles at Duke
  • Had both pass break-ups in the win at North Carolina Central

2023 (Freshman):
  • Played in each of the final nine games for Elon
  • Recorded 20 tackles, nine solo, and an interception
  • Had a 35-yard receiving touchdown on a fake punt in the win over North Carolina A&T
  • Also returned a kickoff 30 yards against William & Mary
  • Had a career-high five tackles at Villanova, picking up his first career interception in that contest
  • Had at least one tackle in every game he played

High School:
  • Played three years of varsity football at Mallard Creek High School
  • Played for Coach Kennedy Tinsley
  • Two-time all-conference performer
  • Selected to play in both the Shrine Bowl and the Carolina Bowl
  • Team went 8-4 in 2022 following a 6-5 campaign in 2021
  • Team captain in both football and track & field
 
Personal:
  • Full name is Darren Jeremiah James Hamilton
  • Son of Jeffery Hamilton and Jacquelyn James
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2025
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Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 180 lbs
  • 38

    2023Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 177 lbs
    38
  • 38

    2024Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 170 lbs
    38
  • 8

    2025Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 170 lbs
    8
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