Antonio Hamilton Sr. (born January 24, 1993) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the South Carolina State Bulldogs.

College career

Hamilton attended South Carolina State University. While there he played for three seasons in a total of 33 games. He recorded 73 tackles, one

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, four

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s, and nine passes defensed. In addition, he recorded 33 kickoff returns for 818 yards and two

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s as well as 23 punt returns for 498 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior, he earned All-

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honors as a

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Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Hamilton was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2016. On October 14, 2017, Hamilton was placed on

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with a knee injury. He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 15, 2017. On September 1, 2018, Hamilton was waived by the Raiders.

New York Giants

On September 2, 2018, Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the

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. He played in 13 games before being placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2018, with a quad injury. On March 14, 2019, Hamilton re-signed with the Giants.

Kansas City Chiefs

Hamilton signed with the

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on March 23, 2020.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 17, 2021, Hamilton signed with the

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. On August 30, 2021, he was released as part of final roster cuts.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 3, 2021, Hamilton was signed to the

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of the

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. He was promoted to the active roster on September 29, 2021. On April 26, 2022, Hamilton re-signed with the Cardinals. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on September 1, 2022. He was activated on October 8. On March 21, 2023, Hamilton re-signed with the Cardinals.

Atlanta Falcons

On April 4, 2024, Hamilton signed with the

. He played in 11 games in 2024, primarily on special teams.

References

External links

Atlanta Falcons bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hamilton, Antonio 1993 births Living people People from Johnston, South Carolina Players of American football from South Carolina American football cornerbacks South Carolina State Bulldogs football players Oakland Raiders players New York Giants players Kansas City Chiefs players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Arizona Cardinals players Atlanta Falcons players