Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton
It might have taken until Day 3, but at least Nick Caserio landed a defensive tackle prospect.
Mario Edwards, Kurt Hinish, Tim Settle and Denico Autry are all entering contract seasons for the Houston Texans this season, meaning the back-to-back AFC South champions need trench depth. After securing the services of two new defensive backs, Houston finally brought in the right name for the defensive tackle room in Rutgers' Kyonte Hamilton.
A four-year contributor for the Scarlet Knights, Hamilton played in every game since he arrived in Piscataway in 2021. He totaled 22 tackles with two for loss as a freshman, then became a full-time starter as a sophomore. Over the next two seasons, Hamilton collected 52 tackles with seven for loss and two sacks.
He saved his best year as a senior, tying for the team lead with four sacks, five tackles for loss and 36 tackles overall to lead the defensive line.
Here's a quick rundown on Hamilton:
The Basics
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 305 pounds
Age: 23
From: Rockville, Maryland
Breakdown
"What makes the 300-pound Kyonte Hamilton so intriguing is his wrestling background. Coaches love former wrestlers, because they understand leverage, hand placement and torque. Hamilton should give the Texans a bit of what the roster still needed."- Bleacher Report's Brent Solbeski
Lance Zierlein's Scouting Report
'Recruited as a wrestler initially, Hamilton has become a steady, durable defensive lineman. He plays with a nice blend of quickness and athleticism to circumvent blocks on the move. However, he's not a forceful upfield penetrator and has issues playing with consistent technical savvy to anchor his gap against force. Hamilton's rush production has been modest but he flashed more in 2024. He's a good athlete with room for more development but might not find the reps needed in camp to take that next step.'
RAS Score
Grade: B
"It's a solid, big-framed defensive tackle who should fill gaps on third down. He's not expected to start, but it's a fit for a player who should see roughly 15 reps a game." - Texans Wire's Cole Thompson
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