Dominique Hampton

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Dominique Hampton
No. 45 – Washington Commanders
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-07-25) July 25, 2000 (age 24)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Centennial (Peoria, Arizona)
College: Washington (2018–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 5 / pick: 161
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dominique Hampton (born July 25, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a safety for the Washington Huskies and was selected by the Commanders in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Hampton was born on July 25, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, later moving to Glendale, Arizona, as an young child. [1] He attended Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona. In week one of Hampton's senior season, he intercepted two passes, both which he returned for touchdowns as he helped his school win 49-0. [2] Coming out of high school, Hampton was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Washington Huskies. [3] [4]

College career

In Hampton's first three seasons in 2018, 2019, and 2020 he played in 19 games where he made nine tackles and had a pass deflection. [5] In week ten of the 2021 season, Hampton made his first career start versus Stanford. [6] In the 2021 season, Hampton played in eleven games with starts as he notched 30 tackles, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble. [7] During the 2022 season, Hampton played in 12 games with 11 starts, where he notched 42 tackles with four pass deflections. [8] In week four of the 2023 season, Hampton recorded his first career interception in a win over California. [9] During the 2023 season, Hampton totaled 109 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions. [10] He appeared in 57 games with the Huskies, a school record. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		215 lb
(98 kg)		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		4.45 s1.57 s2.55 s4.14 s6.83 s39.0 in
(0.99 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [12] [13]

Hampton was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. [14] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 10, 2024. [15] He moved from safety to linebacker prior to the start of the season. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic . pp. 300–301. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ Perez, Anthony (August 18, 2017). "Dominique Hampton leads Centennial to rout of Desert Edge". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ Obert, Richard (August 7, 2017). "Centennial's top-ranked DB Dominique Hampton commits to Washington". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Hanson, Lars (December 17, 2017). "Huskies Three-Star Cornerback Commit Dominique Hampton Enjoys UW Official". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Vorel, Mike (August 9, 2021). "After fulfilling a fifth-grade prophecy, UW safety Dominique Hampton may be ready to ascend". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ Raley, Dan (November 3, 2021). "Dom Hampton Went From Hit and Miss to UW Safety Starter". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ Vorel, Mike (March 31, 2022). "How a costly penalty set DB Dominique Hampton on a path to succeed". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ Raley, Dan (February 16, 2023). "Hampton Poised for Big Season with Custom Role, Most UW Games Played". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Vorel, Mike (September 27, 2023). "Edefuan Ulofoshio and Dominique Hampton exorcise demons in UW's win over Cal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Dominique Hampton 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  11. ↑ Selby, Zach (May 8, 2024). "Five things to know about Dominique Hampton". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Dominique Hampton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Dominique Hampton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ Selby, Zach (April 27, 2024). "Commanders select S Dominique Hampton with the 161st pick". Commanders.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ Selby, Zach (May 10, 2024). "Commanders sign WR Luke McCaffrey, LB Jordan Magee, S Dominique Hampton, DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  16. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 27, 2024). "Commanders announce initial 53-man roster for 2024 season". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
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