Shaun Dion Hamilton (born September 11, 1995) is an

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coach and former

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who is the assistant linebackers coach for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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and was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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Professional career

Washington Redskins / Football Team

Hamilton was drafted by the

in the sixth round (197th overall pick) of the

. On May 10, 2018, he signed his rookie contract. Hamilton recorded his first career interception against the

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in Week 6 win against the

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in the 2019 season. After Week 15 of the 2020 season, Hamilton was placed on injured reserve on December 21, 2020. Hamilton was waived on January 11, 2021.

Detroit Lions

On January 12, 2021, Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the

. He was placed on injured reserve on August 17, 2021. On March 14, 2022, Hamilton re-signed with the Lions. He was released on August 23, 2022.

Coaching career

After his release from Detroit, on September 7, 2022, Hamilton retired from playing to pursue a coaching career, joining the Lions coaching staff as a defensive assistant. On February 8, 2023, Hamilton accepted a role as an assistant linebackers coach with the same team.

References

External links

Detroit Lions bioAlabama Crimson Tide bio
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