DaeSean Hamilton

A four-year starter at Penn State, Hamilton leaves Happy Valley as an important part of the school’s rebirth the last half-decade and has more career catches than anyone in PSU history. A mature and responsible young man, his impact was also felt off the field and his accountable character and mental toughness will be strong selling points to NFL teams. Hamilton plays all over the formation and relies more on nuanced pace than natural burst in his routes to outmaneuver defenders in coverage. He finds the ball well in flight and fights for positioning, but the drops are frustrating. BACKGROUND Hamilton was born in Japan to parents who both served in the United States Marine Corps, moving to Hawaii, then Chicago and ultimately settling in Virginia. Hamilton received major recruiting interest as a junior with offers from Miami (Fla.), Michigan State and nearby Virginia Tech. However, he developed a close bond with Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien, whose son (Jack) suffers from a rare neurological disorder called Lissencephaly. Hamilton could relate with his special relationship with his older brother (Darius), who was diagnosed with nonverbal autism at a young age (they communicate through sign language). He committed to the Nittany Lions and was forced to redshirt in 2013 due to a wrist injury. Hamilton returned in 2015 and led the Big Ten in receptions (82), posting 899 yards and two touchdowns to earn Freshman All-American and All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors. He started 12 games as a sophomore in 2015 and recorded 45 catches for 580 yards and six touchdowns. Hamilton saw his production drop again in 2016 as a junior, finishing with 34 catches for 506 yards and one score. Hamilton returned for his senior season and bounced back with 53 receptions for 857 yards and a career-best nine touchdowns, earning Second Team All-Big Ten honors. ...

“what’s great about daesean is it’s always team first for him.”). leaves penn state no. 1 in the school record books in receptions (214) and no. 2 in receiving yards (2,842). – dane brugler 2/4/2018

WEAKNESSES

strengths

Crafty route-runner with subtle tempo to leverage patterns. Evades at the line of scrimmage with assorted release moves. Understands route depth and works his way to open spaces. Coordinated feet and stem shake to separate. Excellent field sense. Natural ball tracking and judgement skills. Physical to the ball and comfortable making contested catches. Adequate frame and length for the position. Intelligence is clear on and off the field. First-class person and wired right (Penn State head coach James Franklin

ordinary physical traits. lacks an explosive gear at the top of routes. doesn’t have the finishing speed to run away from defenders. consistent separation will be tougher to find against nfl defensive backs. drops and double-catches appear too often on film due to streaky focus. needs to be more understated with his push-offs downfield. willing, but unrefined as a blocker with average play strength. consistent production in college, but never reached 900 yards in a season and his season-highs in catches and receiving yards both came his freshman season. – dane brugler 2/4/2018

IN OUR VIEW

One of the top playmakers in Virginia, a four-year letterman at wide receiver for head coach Lou Sorrentino at Mountain View High School

As a senior, named honorable-mention all-state and earned first-team all-district, all-area and all-region honors

Made 64 catches for 1,073 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior to earn Commonwealth District Offensive Player of the Year

A two-time team captain

Garnered honorable-mention all-state, as well as first-team all-district, all-area and all-region as a junior

Invited to play in the Chesapeake Bowl and the U.S. Army All-American Game

Ranked a four-star recruit by ESPN and a three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports

Ranked among the top 20 recruits in the state of Virginia and was a Top 60 wide receiver, according to all four recruiting services

Graduated with honors and earned an advanced diploma from Mountain View, while attaining Academic All-Conference during his career

Lettered three times in basketball.

Full name is DaeSean Kameron Hamilton

Son of Johnie and Madgeline Hamilton

Has two brothers, Ahmad and Darius, and two sisters, Danielle and Jasmine

Both parents were members of the United States Marine Corps

Enjoys strength conditioning, video games and reading

Graduated in December with his degree in advertising and public relations

Is working on his second degree in telecommunications

Born March 10, 1995 in Okinawa, Japan.

2017

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
2.0	0.0	2.0	1.0	2.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
53.0	16.2	9.0	48.0	857.0

2016

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
-12.0	0.0	-12.0	1.0	0.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
34.0	14.9	1.0	54.0	506.0

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0

kickReturns
LONG	YDS	NO	TD	AVG
0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0

2015

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
45.0	12.9	6.0	48.0	580.0