Adrian Hamilton
Adrian Hamilton[1] (born November 29, 1987) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech University as a freshman then at Prairie View A&M University for his junior and senior seasons. In 2012, Hamilton signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.
![]() Hamilton on the sidelines during Super Bowl XLVII. | |||||||||||
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Position: | Outside linebacker | ||||||||||
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Born: | Dallas, Texas | November 29, 1987||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Dallas Carter (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||||
College: | Prairie View A&M | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||||
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College career
Born in Dallas, Texas, Hamilton graduated from David W. Carter High School of Dallas in 2006.[2] Hamilton played college football at Prairie View A&M. He transferred from Texas Tech to Prairie View A&M for 2010 season.[3]
In his freshman year (2007), Hamilton recorded 4 tackles for the season.[4] On November 17, 2007 In the regular season finale against No. 3 ranked Oklahoma in which Hamilton had 2 tackles as Texas Tech wins the game 34-27.[5]
In August 2008, the Texas Tech Red Raiders dismissed Hamilton for violating team rules.[6]
In 2009, Hamilton did not play College football for academic reasons.[7]
In his junior year (2010) with Prairie View A&M, Hamilton finished the season with 27 tackles and 5.5 sacks.[4]
In his senior year (2011), Hamilton notched 81 tackles and a school record 22 sacks for the season also breaking FCS single season sack record held by Colts Robert Mathis.[4] On December 6, 2011, he shared 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Defensive Player of the Year with Grambling State linebacker Cliff Exama.[8] After the season, he was selected to the 2011 all-SWAC defensive first team.[9] The Football Championship Subdivision also recognized Hamilton as Defensive Player of the Year in 2011.[10]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
On April 29, 2012, Hamilton signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an Undrafted free agent.[11][12] On August 25, 2012, In a preseason game against the St. Louis Rams, Hamilton had a sack on Kellen Clemens.[13] On August 30, 2012, Hamilton was released.[14][15]
Baltimore Ravens
On September 3, 2012, Hamilton signed with Baltimore Ravens to join the Practice squad.[16][17] On December 22, 2012, Hamilton was promoted to the active roster after the team placed Jameel McClain on Injured Reserve.[18] Hamilton played in the final two regular season games of the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII championship season and made one tackle; he was inactive for the postseason.[19] On August 25, 2013, he was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2013 NFL season.[20] On June 17, 2014, he was waived.[21][22]
San Diego Chargers
On July 22, 2014, Hamilton signed with San Diego Chargers.[23] The Chargers released Hamilton on August 25, 2014.[24]
Portland Thunder/Steel
Texas Revolution
He was released on May 31, 2017.
References
- "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
- "Adrian Hamilton profile". Scout.com. Fox Sports. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- "Prairie View DE Hamilton taking control of spotlight". chron.com. Retrieved October 14, 2011.
- "Adrian Hamilton Scouting report". draftcountdown.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- "(3) Oklahoma 27, Texas Tech 34 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
- "DE dismissed from team". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. August 14, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
- "Trying to beat the odds — again". ncaa.com. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- "2011 All-SWAC Football Teams Announced". swac.org. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- "Lum, Hamilton Lead 2011 CSJ All-America Team". college-sports-journal.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- "Adrian Hamilton" (PDF). Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
- "Undrafted free-agent deals for all 32 NFL teams". nfl.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
- "Cowboys announce undrafted rookie free agents". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
- "Ravens rookie linebacker Adrian Hamilton: 'I'm hungry to get to the quarterback'". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- "Source: Cowboys release OLB Adrian Hamilton". espn.go.com. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- "Cowboys Announce Release Of 23 Players, Roster Trimmed To 53". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
- "Ravens Add Pass Rusher To Practice Squad". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- "Cut By Cowboys, LB Hamilton Joins Ravens Practice Squad". dallascowboys.com/. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- "Ravens put McClain on IR, elevate Hamilton". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
- http://www.nfl.com/player/adrianhamilton/2534824/gamelogs?season=2012
- "Ravens Place OLB Adrian Hamilton On Injured Reserve". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- "Ravens Waive WR Aaron Mellette, OLB Adrian Hamilton". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- "Ravens cut Aaron Mellette, Adrian Hamilton". espn.com. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- "Linebacker Adrian Hamilton Joins Bolts". chargers.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- "Chargers Trim Roster; Waive 11 Players". Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
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