Washington Football Team training camp profiles: Linebackers
Shaun Dion Hamilton
Experience: 3rd season
Draft Status: 2018 fifth-round pick, 197th overall
2019 Stats: 16 games (zero starts), 49 tackles, one sack, one interception, two pass defenses, one forced fumble
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2020 Outlook: Last season, many thought that Hamilton would emerge as Washington’s second starting linebacker next to Bostic. Instead, Holcomb got that role and Hamilton played the role of a top backup.
Hamilton was excellent in that capacity and made several game-changing plays. But in 2020, his goal will be to emerge as a starter.
Expected Role: Future starter, current backup. Hamilton could easily take over for either Bostic or Davis should they struggle in the early stages of the season. He’s a smart player with a solid skillset, but it will be tough to beat the veterans off the bat. But his goal should be to emerge as a starter by the end of the season.
Status: Hamilton seems safe at the moment. He was a valuable backup last season and will turn just 25 on eve of the season. His time to have a bigger role will come soon, especially as he continues to get healthier after an injury-plagued final collegiate season.