{{Short description|American football player (born 2000)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Dominique Hampton | image = | alt = | caption = | current_team = Chicago Bears | number = 43 | position = Linebacker | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|7|25|mf=y}} | birth_place = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 3 | weight_lb = 220 | high_school = Centennial (Peoria, Arizona) | college = Washington (2018–2023) | draftyear = 2024 | draftround = 5 | draftpick = 161 | pastteams = * Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2024}}–{{NFL Year|2025}}) * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2025}}–present)* | status = Active | highlights = | statseason = 2025 | statweek = 11 | statlabel1 = Tackles | statvalue1 = | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = | statlabel3 = Forced fumbles | statvalue3 = | statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue4 = | statlabel5 = Pass deflections | statvalue5 = | statlabel6 = Interceptions | statvalue6 = | statlabel7 = Interception yards | statvalue7 = | statlabel8 = Defensive touchdowns | statvalue8 = | pfr = HampDo00 }}
'''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.
== Early life == Hampton was born on July 25, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, later moving as an young child to Glendale, Arizona.<ref name="TheBeast">{{Cite web |last=Brugler |first=Dane |title=The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide |url=https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/04/11162958/TheBeast2024_MasterFile-8.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411212702/https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/04/11162958/TheBeast2024_MasterFile-8.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 11, 2024 |url-access=subscription |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=The Athletic |pages=300–301}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Perez |first1=Anthony |title=Dominique Hampton leads Centennial to rout of Desert Edge |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/08/18/dominique-hampton-leads-centennial-rout-desert-edge/582439001/ |website=The Arizona Republic |date=18 August 2017 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Obert |first1=Richard |title=Centennial's top-ranked DB Dominique Hampton commits to Washington |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2017/08/07/centennials-top-ranked-db-dominique-hampton-commits-washington/546253001/ |website=The Arizona Republic |date=7 August 2017 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hanson |first1=Lars |title=Huskies Three-Star Cornerback Commit Dominique Hampton Enjoys UW Official |url=https://washington.rivals.com/news/huskies-three-star-cornerback-commit-dominique-hampton-enjoys-uw-official |website=Rivals.com |date=17 December 2017 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref>
== 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=After fulfilling a fifth-grade prophecy, UW safety Dominique Hampton may be ready to ascend |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/after-fulfilling-a-fifth-grade-prophecy-uw-safety-dominique-hampton-may-be-ready-to-ascend/ |website=The Seattle Times |date=9 August 2021 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> In week ten of the 2021 season, Hampton made his first career start versus Stanford.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Dom Hampton Went From Hit and Miss to UW Safety Starter |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/hampton-went-from-hit-and-miss-to-uw-safety-starter |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=3 November 2021 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> In the 2021 season, Hampton played in eleven games with starts as he notched 30 tackles, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=How a costly penalty set DB Dominique Hampton on a path to succeed |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-football-notebook-how-a-costly-penalty-set-db-dominique-hampton-on-a-path-to-succeed/ |website=The Seattle Times |date=31 March 2022 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> During the 2022 season, Hampton played in 12 games with 11 starts, where he notched 42 tackles with four pass deflections.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Hampton Poised for Big Season with Custom Role, Most UW Games Played |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/hampton-poised-for-big-season-with-custom-role-most-uw-games-played |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=16 February 2023 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> In week four of the 2023 season, Hampton recorded his first career interception in a win over California.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=Edefuan Ulofoshio and Dominique Hampton exorcise demons in UW's win over Cal |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/edefuan-ulofoshio-and-dominique-hampton-exorcise-demons-in-uws-win-over-cal/ |website=The Seattle Times |date=27 September 2023 |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> During the 2023 season, Hampton totaled 109 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dominique Hampton 2023 Game Logs |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/dominique-hampton-1/gamelog/2023/ |website=Sports Reference |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> He appeared in 57 games with the Huskies, a school record.<ref name="5Things">{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=May 8, 2024 |title=Five things to know about Dominique Hampton |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-dominique-hampton |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=Commanders.com}}</ref>
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 2 3/8 | weight = 215 | dash = 4.45 | ten split = 1.57 | twenty split = 2.55 | shuttle = 4.14 | cone drill = 6.83 | vertical = 39.0 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 2 | bench = 20 | arm span = 33 1/4 | hand span = 10 | wingspan ft = 6 | wingspan in = 7 7/8 | note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/dominique-hampton/32004841-4d71-2740-14ec-b1d54a4522d1 |title=Dominique Hampton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022186&DraftYear=2024 |title=2024 NFL Draft Scout Dominique Hampton College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=March 28, 2024}}</ref> }} ===Washington Commanders=== Hampton was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Commanders select S Dominique Hampton with the 161st pick |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/the-commanders-select-s-dominique-hampton-with-the-161st-pick |access-date=28 April 2024 |website=Commanders.com}}</ref> He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 10, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Selby |first1=Zach |title=Commanders sign WR Luke McCaffrey, LB Jordan Magee, S Dominique Hampton, DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-wr-luke-mccaffrey-lb-jordan-magee-s-dominique-hampton-de-javontae-jean-baptiste |website=Commanders.com |access-date=May 10, 2024 |date=May 10, 2024}}</ref> He moved from safety to linebacker prior to the start of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Commanders announce initial 53-man roster for 2024 season |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-announce-initial-53-man-roster-for-2024-season |access-date=August 27, 2024 |website=Commanders.com}}</ref> Hampton was released on August 11, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=Commanders sign 3 players, release 3, place 2 on IR|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-essang-bassey-duke-riley-antonio-hamilton|author=Selby, Zach|website=Commanders.com|date=August 11, 2025}}</ref>
===Chicago Bears=== On November 24, 2025, Hampton was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad due to several Bears linebackers suffering injuries.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Jordan |title=Bears Sign Ex-Commanders LB After More Injuries in Win Over Steelers |url=https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/dominique-hampton-commanders-roster-moves-hyppolite/ |website=Heavy Sports |access-date=25 November 2025}}</ref> He was released by the Bears on December 1, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on December 16.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=BearsPR |number=1995598799289589894 |title=The #Bears have signed RB Brittain Brown to the Practice Squad and released LB Dominique Hampton from the Practice Squad.}}</ref> On January 20, 2026, Hampton signed a reserve/futures contract with Chicago.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 20, 2026 |title=Roster Moves: Chicago Bears Sign 14 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-chicago-bears-sign-14-players-to-reserve-future-contracts |access-date=21 January 2026 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}</ref>
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== External links == * {{Twitter|hampton_dom}} * [https://www.chicagobears.com/team/players-roster/dominique-hampton/ Chicago Bears profile] * [https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/dominique-hampton/14934 Washington Huskies profile]
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