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.

Adrian Hamilton
Hamilton on the sidelines during Super Bowl XLVII.
Free agent
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1987-11-29) November 29, 1987
Dallas, Texas
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Dallas Carter (Dallas, Texas)
College:Prairie View A&M
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1
Sacks:0
Forced fumbles:0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:--
Sacks:--
Interceptions:--
Fumble recoveries:--
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:12
Sacks:1.0
Interceptions:0
Pass breakups:4
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

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
  1. "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
  2. "Adrian Hamilton profile". Scout.com. Fox Sports. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
  3. "Prairie View DE Hamilton taking control of spotlight". chron.com. Retrieved October 14, 2011.
  4. "Adrian Hamilton Scouting report". draftcountdown.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  5. "(3) Oklahoma 27, Texas Tech 34 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  6. "DE dismissed from team". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. August 14, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  7. "Trying to beat the odds — again". ncaa.com. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  8. "2011 All-SWAC Football Teams Announced". swac.org. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
  9. "Lum, Hamilton Lead 2011 CSJ All-America Team". college-sports-journal.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  10. "Adrian Hamilton" (PDF). Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  11. "Undrafted free-agent deals for all 32 NFL teams". nfl.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  12. "Cowboys announce undrafted rookie free agents". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  13. "Ravens rookie linebacker Adrian Hamilton: 'I'm hungry to get to the quarterback'". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  14. "Source: Cowboys release OLB Adrian Hamilton". espn.go.com. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  15. "Cowboys Announce Release Of 23 Players, Roster Trimmed To 53". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  16. "Ravens Add Pass Rusher To Practice Squad". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  17. "Cut By Cowboys, LB Hamilton Joins Ravens Practice Squad". dallascowboys.com/. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  18. "Ravens put McClain on IR, elevate Hamilton". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  19. http://www.nfl.com/player/adrianhamilton/2534824/gamelogs?season=2012
  20. "Ravens Place OLB Adrian Hamilton On Injured Reserve". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  21. "Ravens Waive WR Aaron Mellette, OLB Adrian Hamilton". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  22. "Ravens cut Aaron Mellette, Adrian Hamilton". espn.com. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  23. "Linebacker Adrian Hamilton Joins Bolts". chargers.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  24. "Chargers Trim Roster; Waive 11 Players". Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
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