Ty Hamilton DT Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ty Hamilton DT Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 01/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (82%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 01/31/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (82%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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79% |
| Pass Rush: |
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67% |
| Run Defense: |
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76% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#239
Position rank:
#52
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| College Games: 55 College Snaps: 1469 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jaden Crumedy - Mississippi State |
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88% |
| Ruke Orhorhoro - Clemson |
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82% |
| Cameron Young - Mississippi State |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Born into a football family, Ty Hamilton has followed in the footsteps of his older brother DaVon, a former Buckeye and current Jacksonville Jaguar. The Pickerington Central product arrived at Ohio State as a versatile three-star recruit who played multiple positions in high school, including an All-Ohio stint at linebacker. His senior year was a showcase of his potential – racking up 118 tackles and 8.5 sacks while leading his team to a Division I state championship.After seeing limited action in two games as a freshman in 2020, Hamilton steadily carved out his role in the Buckeyes' defensive rotation. His snap count and impact grew each season, culminating in eight starts during the 2023 campaign where he posted 38 tackles and continued to refine his craft in the trenches. The academic standout – a two-time OSU Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten selection – graduated with his degree in family resource management in April 2024.
His development arc shows a player who's earned everything through patient progression. From special teams work to rotational snaps to becoming a key piece of Ohio State's defensive front, Hamilton has shown steady improvement. His 2024 campaign has been his most impactful yet, already setting career highs in sacks (2.5) and adding his first forced fumble while earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Explosive first step off the snap paired with elite leg drive allows him to consistently reset the line of scrimmage against both zone and gap schemes
- Displays outstanding recovery strength when initially beaten, showing rare ability to re-anchor and drive through contact even when caught off-balance
- Natural leverage winner who maintains a strong base through contact, allowing him to eat double teams without surrendering ground
- Brings serious thunder as a tackler, showing consistent wrap-up technique while delivering impact blows that stop runners in their tracks
- Flashes advanced stack-and-shed ability against the run, using powerful hands to control blockers before disengaging to make plays
- Shows serious juice as a bull rusher, consistently walking centers and guards back into the quarterback's lap
- Maintains gap integrity with discipline, rarely getting moved off his spot even against combo blocks and double teams
- Active hands in passing lanes when rush stalls, using length and timing to affect throwing windows and disrupt quarterback rhythm
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Pass rush arsenal remains limited - relies too heavily on bull rush and lacks developed counters when initial surge gets stalled
- Hand placement can be erratic in pass rush situations, leading to wasted movements and allowing blockers to re-establish leverage
- Shows concerning hesitation when executing stunts and twists, arriving a beat late and reducing effectiveness of coordinated rush schemes
- Can get too focused on driving blockers backward, occasionally creating cutback lanes by overplaying his penetration
- Needs to develop more nuanced hand-fighting techniques to disengage quickly when his power rush gets neutralized
Scouting Report: Summary
The tape shows a defensive lineman who brings day one impact against the run with clear areas to develop as a pass rusher. Hamilton's heavy hands and explosive power jump off the screen - he consistently stones double teams and redirects traffic in the run game. That kind of anchor immediately strengthens a defensive line rotation, even while his pass rush technique catches up to his physical tools.His devastating bull rush and surprising movement skills hint at a higher ceiling than your typical early-down defender. Hamilton thrives working from 3-technique or head up on the guard, where his leverage and power create consistent push. He's shown enough versatility to slide across the front in multiple schemes, though he's at his best when he can fire off the ball and reset the line of scrimmage.
The Bears stand out as an ideal landing spot - their penetrating front would maximize Hamilton's explosive first step while their excellent defensive line coaching could accelerate his pass rush development. Buffalo and Dallas also make sense given their rotating defensive line philosophy and need for interior power. While he may start his career primarily as an early-down defender, Hamilton's athletic profile and flashes of dominance against elite Big Ten competition suggest genuine three-down potential with proper coaching.
How other scouting services rate Ty Hamilton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
143.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
47.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.