He played college football for the University of Minnesota, and was a two-time consensus All-American.

He attended Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minnesota, and was all-state selection in football.

[1] He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft.

[2] After playing his entire career with the Broncos, Hamilton signed with the Seattle Seahawks on April 20, 2010.

[5] Hamilton is currently a full-time mathematics teacher at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, CO.[6]