DaVon Hamilton Fantasy Stats

Jacksonville Jaguars standout defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (quadriceps) suffered a torn quad muscle in Sunday's win over the division-rival Indianapolis Colts in Week 8 and is expected to be out for the rest of the season, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Hamilton will undergo more tests on Monday, but his loss creates a massive hole on the interior of Jacksonville's defensive line. The 29-year-old injured his quad in the second quarter of Sunday's game and had to be carted off the field. With Hamilton now out until next year, the Jaguars will ask Ruke Orhorhoro to step up at defensive tackle, starting in Week 9 this Thursday night on the road against the Baltimore Ravens. The former third-rounder from Ohio State will finish his seventh year in the NFL with 16 tackles (eight solo), half a sack, four QB hits, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in seven games played.

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (back) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The move means that Hamilton won't be eligible to return to game action in 2023 until Week 5. It's a frustrating development for the 26-year-old, especially after he set career-highs in tackles (56) and sacks (2.5) while also recording five tackles for loss and six QB hits in 17 games (14 starts) for the Jaguars in his third NFL season in 2022. The former third-round selection in 2020 out of Ohio State translated his strong season last year into a three-year contract extension this offseason. With Hamilton sidelined early in the year, it will weaken Jacksonville's run defense a bit.

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive lineman Davon Hamilton to a three-year, $34 million extension Wednesday. The contract includes $23 million fully guaranteed. He was entering the final year of his rookie deal and is coming off a career year in 2022. The 26-year-old racked up 56 tackles, including five for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble over 17 games. Hamilton logged 610 snaps last year, and his presence on the defensive line shores up the middle of a surging Jaguars defense.

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected defensive tackle Davon Hamilton out of Ohio State at pick No. 73, further bolstering their defense during this draft. With the selection of a DT, Jacksonville upgraded on all three levels of the defense. Hamilton brings quickness, though the usage of his hands has been significantly low. He recorded 28 tackles and six sacks in 13 games played during 2019, and he may see more playing time in Duval County as the season progresses, but it depends on his development.