Saquan Hampton

"The first thing that will catch scouts’ attention is that Hampton has a background at cornerback, which is important in the sense that he has more experience in man coverage, even if it’s just at the high school level, than most safety prospects.

The other aspect of Hampton’s game that stood out last week was his deep field instincts.  Scouts determine where to project safeties, either free or strong, based on where they look most natural playing and Hampton looks most comfortable in the middle of the field.  Some guys have a feel for routes and Hampton consistently put himself in the position to make plays."

In the lead-up to the 2019 NFL Draft, Hampton accepted an invitation to the East-West Shrine Game. He was also invited to participate in the 2019 NFL Draft Combine.

Following the week of the Shrine Game, Bleacher Report's Matt Miller included Hampton among the "2019 NFL Draft's Biggest Winners from NFLPA Bowl, Shrine Game Weeks," noting, "He's a hitter with a fierce mentality and has the athleticism and size to become an NFL contributor."

Hampton was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round (177th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played in five games before being placed on injured reserve on December 17, 2019.

In 2018, Hampton tied for the Big Ten Conference lead in passes defended by safeties, including three interceptions, two of which came in week 9 against Wisconsin. Combined with his ten tackles that game, he was named Reese's Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week. Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy pointed out:

On November 27, 2018, Hampton was named unanimous All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by coaches and media. He was awarded the 2018 Homer Hazel Award as Rutgers' team MVP.

Raised in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, Hampton attended Nottingham High School, where he was named New Jersey First Team All-Group IV, First Team All-South Jersey, and First Team All-Colonial Valley Conference honors after registering 17 tackles, 4 interceptions, averaging more than 38 yards per kickoff return, 13 yards per punt return on defense his senior season. He was named the Delaware Valley's Player of the Year by the 12th Man Touchdown Club Dinner. He was a key member of the school's Central Jersey Group III championship as a junior.

Rivals rated Hampton, a consensus three-star recruit, its 23rd-best prospect. He committed to Rutgers on National Signing Day in 2014 citing his desire to stay close to home.

Saquan Hampton (born December 12, 1995) is an American football safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rutgers.