Michael Hamlin (born November 21, 1985) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Redskins. He played college football at Clemson University. He is currently a special teams quality control coach for the Buffalo Bills.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | November 21, 1985 Lamar, South Carolina |
| Career information | |
| College: | Clemson |
| NFL draft: | 2009 / round: 5 / pick: 166 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| As a coach: | |
| |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early years
Hamlin played high school football at Lamar High School, where he twice received All-State honors and was also a three-time All-Region selection. He played college football at Clemson University. As a junior he registered 80 tackles, 4 interceptions and 6 passes defensed. In his last year of eligibility, he registered 96 tackles, 6 interceptions, 10 passes defensed and one sack. He displayed excellent ball skills in his college career, registering a school-record 14 interceptions and finishing second in career takeaways with 18.[1]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Hamlin was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He suffered a broken wrist in the third preseason game while playing on special teams and remained inactive for the first 9 games until November 22, 2009.[2]
He was waived on October 12, 2010, after the team decided to give more playing time to rookies Akwasi Owusu-Ansah and Danny McCray.[3]
Jacksonville Jaguars
Hamlin was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on October 15, 2010.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 7 and played in 4 games. He was released on August 25, 2011.
Indianapolis Colts
On August 29, 2011, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[5] He was released on September 3.
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed him to their practice squad on December 20, 2011.[6] He was waived on September 1, 2012.
Coaching career
In 2013, Hamlin was hired as a graduate assistant at his alma mater Clemson University,[7] where he worked with the defensive backs, before taking a job coaching in the NFL as a special teams quality control coach with the Buffalo Bills in 2015.[8]
Personal life
His brothers Markee and Marquais, played safety for South Carolina State University. He Is Very Good And A Good Coach
References
- ^ http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/michael-hamlin?id=79565
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4666917/michael-hamlin-is-the-forgotten-man-at-safety
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4673141/alan-ball-misses-practice
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4673218/michael-hamlin-signed-to-jags-practice-squadwas
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=6907454
- ^ http://districtsportspage.com/redskins-make-roster-moves-add-te-myers-de-worthington/3038
- ^ http://www.orangeandwhite.com/news/2013/jul/31/behind-scenes-swinneys-support-staff-keeps-clemson/?print=1
- ^ http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-hire-six-new-assistant-coaches-retain-four/883027ee-3980-47a8-818a-0cbee93638c9