Early Years
Hampton was born in Galveston, Texas. He attended Ball High School in Galveston, Texas, and was a letterman in football. He was twice named as the District Defensive Player of the Year, and as a senior, he was a Texas Class 5A All-State first-team selection. His Ball High jersey number (No. 63) was retired at a dinner and parade on April 6, 2009. Hampton is the only football player in school history to receive such an honor.
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