Ohio University

2024 (Elon): Started the first three games of the season before injury ended his campaign... Had 12 tackles and two pass break-ups... Also had three punt returns on the season... Recorded a career-high nine tackles at Duke... Had both pass break-ups in the win at North Carolina Central

2023 (Elon): Played in each of the final nine games for Elon... Recorded 20 tackles, nine solo, and an interception... Had a 35-yard receiving touchdown on a fake punt in the win over North Carolina A&T... Also returned a kickoff 30 yards against William & Mary... Had a career-high five tackles at Villanova, picking up his first career interception in that contest... Had at least one tackle in every game he played

High School: Played three years of varsity football at Mallard Creek High School... Played for Coach Kennedy Tinsley... Two-time all-conference performer... Selected to play in both the Shrine Bowl and the Carolina Bowl... Team went 8-4 in 2022 following a 6-5 campaign in 2021... Team captain in both football and track & field

Personal: Full name is Darren Jeremiah James Hamilton... Son of Jeffery and Jacquelyn.