Texans' Kyonte Hamilton: Plays in preseason opener
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Hamilton logged four tackle assists in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Chargers.
Hamilton logged 36 defensive snaps in the contest, taking the field for 56 percent of the Texans' total defensive snaps. The interior lineman had a solid night, managing to get hands on rushers consistently. The 23-year-old will likely need to make a few more splash plays this preseason for a stronger chance to survive cutdown day.
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Texans' Kyonte Hamilton: Undergoing surgery
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Hamilton is set to undergo surgery on his injured leg Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hamilton was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice session after sustaining what is reportedly a serious injury. The rookie seventh-round pick is set to be sidelined for the next four months and is expected to be placed on injured reserve in the near future.
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Texans' Kyonte Hamilton: Depth DT to Houston
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The Texans selected Hamilton in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 224th overall.
Hamilton made 30 starts over his final three seasons at Rutgers and generated 88 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks in that span. The 22-year-old has room for development and will need to prove himself during the offseason program and training camp in order to make the 53-man roster.
