When he arrived on campus in 2012, Rutgers had landed a true gem in Darius Hamilton, who was considered the best recruit in the team’s highest rated recruiting class in school history. He had been ranked as the most sought after prospect in New Jersey since Eugene Monroe in 2005 and he was ranked the #2 strong side defensive lineman in his class. After choosing Rutgers over Miami, Hamilton became the only true freshman in the regular rotation in 2012.
While not a huge force as a pass rusher, from 2012-2014, Hamilton established himself as one of the best overall defensive lineman in the country, recording 11.