Dominique Hampton
American football player (born 2000)
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Dominique Hampton (born July 25, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a safety for the Washington Huskies and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
| No. 45 – Chicago Bears | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 25, 2000 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Centennial (Peoria, Arizona) |
| College | Washington (2018–2023) |
| NFL draft | 2024: 5th round, 161st overall pick |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Hampton was born on July 25, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, later moving to Glendale, Arizona, as an young child.[1] He attended Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona. In week one of Hampton's senior season, he intercepted two passes, both which he returned for touchdowns as he helped his school win 49–0.[2] Coming out of high school, Hampton was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Washington Huskies.[3][4]
College career
In Hampton's first three seasons in 2018, 2019, and 2020 he played in 19 games where he made nine tackles and had a pass deflection.[5] In week ten of the 2021 season, Hampton made his first career start versus Stanford.[6] In the 2021 season, Hampton played in eleven games with starts as he notched 30 tackles, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[7] During the 2022 season, Hampton played in 12 games with 11 starts, where he notched 42 tackles with four pass deflections.[8] In week four of the 2023 season, Hampton recorded his first career interception in a win over California.[9] During the 2023 season, Hampton totaled 109 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions.[10] He appeared in 57 games with the Huskies, a school record.[11]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+3⁄8 in (1.89 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 4.45 s | 1.57 s | 2.55 s | 4.14 s | 6.83 s | 39.0 in (0.99 m) | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | 20 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[12][13] | ||||||||||||
Washington Commanders
Hampton was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[14] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 10, 2024.[15] He moved from safety to linebacker prior to the start of the season.[16] Hampton was released on August 11, 2025.[17]
Chicago Bears
On November 24, 2025, Hampton was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad due to several Bears linebackers suffering injuries.[18] He was released by the Bears on December 1, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on December 16.[19] On January 20, 2026, he signed a reserve/futures contract.[20]
