Despite only playing one year of high school football, Hamilton received a full athletic scholarship to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
After his collegiate career, Hamilton was selected in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
After leaving the Chargers, Hamilton played with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns before officially retiring in 2004.
The organization has held football training camps in Paris, France and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
During his free time, Hamilton enjoys mentoring young student athletes, writing music, reading, playing classical and contemporary piano, studying foreign languages and traveling.