With the 14th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Kyle Hamilton went to the Baltimore Ravens in April 2022. And while he was proud of the accomplishment, his parents, Derrek and Jackie Hamilton, were even prouder.
So who are they? Let’s find out in this article.
Who are Kyle Hamilton’s parents?
Kyle Hamilton’s parents are Derrek and Jackie Hamilton. They are his biggest supporters.
Proud of his son’s selection in the 2022 Draft, Derrek shared Kyle’s interview with Chipotle on Twitter on April 19, 2022 with the caption “#ProudDad @ChipotleTweets”.
Before being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound forward spent his three-year career at Notre Dame. During his time there, Kyle showed off his great ball skills, with a career-high eight interceptions. It’s no wonder some even called him a takeaway artist.
With his great skills, many mock drafts assumed Kyle would be ranked in the top 5 or top 10. However, he fell out of the top 10, likely due to his 4.56-second time in the 40-yard dash at Pro Day.
Did you know: Kyle’s grandmother, Eula Hamilton, celebrated her 75th birthday on October 4, 2020. When we last saw her, Eula worked at Scott Paper Company and lived in her hometown of Mobile, Alabama.
Meet Kyle Hamilton Father, Derrek Hamilton
Kyle Hamilton inherited his athletic genes from his father, Derrek Hamilton. However, Derrek was a star basketball player. He spent his college career at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he played small forward for the Golden Eagles.
Derrek was then drafted by the New Jersey Nets. Unfortunately, his contract never materialized.
So Derrek eventually went on to play for some European leagues abroad.
Learn more about him below.
Derrick Hamilton was born in May 1966. That means he is 55 years old in 2022.
Additionally, this means that Derrick was 34 years old when he gave birth to Kyle.
We talked about Derrick’s basketball career above. But what we haven’t discussed is his work as a basketball coach after retirement.
Derrick founded Pro Purpose Development in Atlanta, GA to serve “the needs of the Metro Atlanta Area and the Southeastern United States.” According to their official website, PPD’s goal is to help build brands and organizations for sports concepts and organizations. They add that “PPD’s principals have over 60 years of combined experience in the Professional Sports & Business industry.”
Educationally, Derrick attended Benton Cato Rain High School and the University of Southern Mississippi.
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What is Derrick Hamilton’s ethnicity?
Derrick brags about his African-American ethnic origins.
He took to the streets to protest on behalf of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd.
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Is Derrick Hamilton on Instagram?
No, we couldn’t find him on Instagram.
However, here is his Facebook @derrek.hamilton.5.
Meet Kyle Hamilton Mom, Jackie Hamilton
Kyle Hamilton may be a football icon to many, but to his mother, Jackie Hamilton, he will always be her “Man Baby 2.” Yes, that’s what she calls him.
Learn more about her as you scroll down.
Jackie Hamilton was born on December 28, 1967. That means she is 54 years old in 2022.
She is one year younger than Derrick.
Jackie Hamilton is the director of human resources at Shared Vision Marking. As of 2022, she has been with the marketing and design company for over 13 years. Her job there reportedly includes providing, creating, and implementing human resources policies and procedures, programs and documentation, benefits, HR support, and leave.
Additionally, she is the owner of Hamilton Decorative Finishes, which she opened in March 2000. Her company has even been featured on HGTV’s Designers Challenge and has appeared in many popular magazines.
From 1992 to 1996, Jackie also worked as a commercial real estate broker for SouthEast Commercial Services.
In terms of education, Jackie earned her bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a basic human resource management degree from Emory University in 2014.
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What is Jackie Hamilton’s ethnicity?
Jackie Hamilton is from Korea and represents the beauty of the Korean people.
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Is Jackie Hamilton on Instagram?
Yes, find Jackie on Instagram @jackiehamilton5.
Also, here’s her Facebook @jackie.hamilton.5811 and Twitter @jackjack711.
Related FAQs
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Are Kyle Hamilton’s parents still married?
Sadly no! Kyle Hamilton’s parents are no longer married.
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How many children do Kyle Hamilton’s parents have?
Kyle Hamilton’s parents have two children — Kyle and his brother Tyler Hamilton.
Tyler (born October 16, 2005) is Jackie’s “Man Baby 1”. He completed his MBA at William and Mary in May 2021.
Additionally, Tyler was the one who first sparked Kyle’s passion for football.
Kyle reportedly discovered his love for football at the age of three after his older brother joined a local little league. However, Kyle was too young to join his brother in the league, so he was forced to put his dream on hold until he turned six.
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Where do Kyle Hamilton’s parents live?
Although Kyle’s parents have long been separated, as of 2022 they still live in Atlanta, Georgia.
But Kyle’s father is from Mobile, Alabama.