Kyonte Hamilton

Kyonte Hamilton (born November 7, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the Houston Texans.

Early life Hamilton was born on November 7, 2002, and grew up in District Heights, Maryland, near Washington, D.C.. At age five, his father introduced him to football and wrestling. In football, he played as a quarterback and linebacker. He recruited in both wrestling and football: he was ranked the second-best wrestling recruit nationally and a three-star football prospect, and committed to play both sports for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. As a freshman in 2021, he posted 22 tackles and two tackles-for-loss (TFLs). He won a starting role in 2022 and recorded 24 tackles, three TFLs and a sack. As a senior in 2024, Hamilton tied for the team lead with four sacks and recorded 36 tackles, leading the defensive line, along with five TFLs, being named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference.

Professional career Hamilton was not invited to the NFL Combine, although he did participate in Rutgers's pro day on March 22, 2025.

Hamilton was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round (224th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft.

On August 30, 2026, Hamilton was waived/injured by the Texans.