Elijah Hamilton Explained

Elijah Hamilton
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:May 13, 1998
Birth Place:Roswell, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:211
High School:Blessed Trinity Catholic
(Roswell, Georgia)
College:Vanderbilt (2016-2020)
Louisiana Tech (2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:13
Statleague:XFL

Elijah Hamilton (born May 13, 1998) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Vanderbilt University and Louisiana Tech University. He has also played for the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).

College career

Hamilton was a member of the for the Vanderbilt Commodores for four seasons. He finished his career at Vanderbilt with 36 Tackles in 38 games played.[1] In 2021, Hamilton transferred to Louisiana Tech. He finished the 2021 season with 23 Tackles in 12 games played.[2]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Hamilton signed with the Miami Dolphins on April 30, 2022.[3] He was released on August 29, 2022.[4]

St. Louis Battlehawks (first stint)

On November 16, 2022, Hamilton was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL. In eight games, Hamilton recorded 13 total tackles during the 2023 XFL season.[5] He was released from his contract on August 21, 2023.[6]

Green Bay Packers

After the 2023 XFL season, Hamitlon signed with the Green Bay Packers on August 22, 2023.[7] He was released on August 28, 2023.[8]

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)

On November 9, 2023, Hamilton re-signed with the Battlehawks.[6] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[9]

Arlington Renegades

Hamilton signed with the Arlington Renegades of the UFL on January 29, 2024.[10] He was released on March 10, 2024.[11]

Personal life

Hamilton is the son of former Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ruffin Hamilton.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-05-04 . Elijah Hamilton . 2023-11-10 . Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . en-US.
  2. Web site: Elijah Hamilton - Football . 2023-11-10 . LA Tech Athletics . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-05-01 . Miami Dolphins 2022 undrafted free agent tracker . 2023-11-10 . Dolphins Wire . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2022-08-29 . Dolphins to waive CB Elijah Hamilton . 2023-11-10 . Dolphins Wire . en-US.
  5. Web site: Parks . Greg . 2022-11-19 . XFL St. Louis Battlehawks Draft Selections Recap . 2023-11-10 . XFL News and Discussion . en-US.
  6. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . December 25, 2023.
  7. Web site: Packers sign CB Elijah Hamilton . 2023-11-10 . www.packers.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2023-08-28 . Packers roster cut tracker 2023: Live updates and analysis . 2023-11-10 . Lombardi Ave . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2024 UFL Team Rosters . TheUFL.com . January 23, 2024.
  10. UFL_PR . The United Football League has announced the following transactions . 1752119438571425845 . January 29, 2024 . January 29, 2024.
  11. News: UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.
  12. Web site: Huber . Bill . 2023-08-23 . Son of Former Packers Draft Pick Ready for Challenge . 2023-11-10 . Sports Illustrated Green Bay Packers News, Analysis and More . en.