Harry Hamilton was drafted No. 176 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #176
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3345th at Penn State
The pick
How Harry Hamilton came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3345th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1030% of career value
- Final season
- 19917 years after the draft
Around pick 176
Who came off the board on either side of Harry Hamilton.
Alabama
UNLV
New Mexico State
New Mexico
Penn State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Harry Hamilton in the 1984 NFL Draft
Harry Hamilton is a Defensive back out of Penn State selected No. 176 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Harry Hamilton drafted?
Harry Hamilton was selected No. 176 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/harry-hamilton.
What college did Harry Hamilton play for?
Harry Hamilton played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Harry Hamilton's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/harry-hamilton.