DJ James-Hamilton

2024 (Sophomore): 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 (Freshman): 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 Hamilton and Jacquelyn James