Michael Hamilton was drafted No. 74 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of North Carolina A&T. 37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 37
- Career AV
- 37th at North Carolina A&T
The pick
How Michael Hamilton came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Career approximate value
- 37th among North Carolina A&T picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 20003 years after the draft
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Hamilton.
Nebraska
Akron · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
LSU
Michigan
North Carolina A&T in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from North Carolina A&T
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Hamilton in the 1997 NFL Draft
Michael Hamilton is a Linebacker out of North Carolina A&T selected No. 74 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value North Carolina A&T has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Michael Hamilton drafted?
Michael Hamilton was selected No. 74 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/michael-hamilton.
What college did Michael Hamilton play for?
Michael Hamilton played college football at North Carolina A&T in the CAA. See every North Carolina A&T draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-a-t-aggies.
How did Michael Hamilton's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/michael-hamilton.