TIM HAYES
Bristol Herald Courier
Justin Hamilton reached what he considered at the time to be the mountaintop on Dec. 8, 2019, when he officially became the defensive coordinator of the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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Justin Hamilton is in his first season as cornerbacks coach for the AFC champion New England Patriots.
Eric J. Adler, New England Patriots
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New England Patriots cornerbacks coach Justin Hamilton (Clintwood) gives instructions during a recent practice.
Lexi Ehle, New England Patriots
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Clintwood's Justin Hamilton was the winner of the Bristol Herald Courier's 2001 Gene "Pappy" Thompson Award.
Bristol Herald Courier File
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Justin Hamilton (Clintwood) intercepts a pass for the Cleveland Browns during a 2006 preseason game.
The Associated Press
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Justin Hamilton during his time coaching at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech
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Patriots cornerbacks coach Justin Hamilton (far right) talks things over with New England coach Mike Vrabel (standing) and Carlton Davis (7) during a November practice.
Eric J. Adler, New England Patriots
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