Derrick T. Hamilton (born November 30, 1981) is a former

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wide receiver. He was drafted by the

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in the third round of the

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. He played college football at Clemson. Hamilton was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons,

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, Houston Texans,

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and

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Early years

Hamilton played his

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at Dillon High School. His senior season in high school, Hamilton had more

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s returned for

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s than receptions returned for touchdowns. His high school career totals were 36 catches for 745 yds and 9 touchdowns. This was mainly because his high school team mostly ran the ball. He had eight kickoffs returned for scores (plus eight more returned for touchdowns that were called back for penalties), and eight INT's with 3 returned for scores.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Hamilton never caught a pass in his time with the 49ers and played in only the final two games of his

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season (

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). Hamilton tore a ligament in his left knee during a summer workout and did not play a down in his second year in the NFL (2005). While supposedly nursing his damaged knee, Hamilton did not participate in summer training activities. Early in training camp, Hamilton injured his

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and barely participated in workouts. On August 11, of the

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, Hamilton was waived without ever catching a single pass.

Atlanta Falcons

After being signed by the Atlanta Falcons on March 15, 2007, he was waived on June 12, 2007.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 24, 2007, Hamilton was signed to the practice squad of the

following a season-ending injury to wide receiver Mark Jones. Hamilton was released a week later.

Houston Texans

On November 21, 2007, Hamilton was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad and remained there through the end of the 2007 season before becoming a free agent.

Denver Broncos

On February 11, 2008, Hamilton was signed by the

. He was waived on April 15, just one day after the team added receiver Samie Parker.

Toronto Argonauts

On January 29, 2009, Hamilton was signed by the

. He was released on June 7, 2009.

References

External links

Clemson Tigers bioDenver Broncos bioSan Francisco 49ers bioToronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hamilton, Derrick 1981 births Living people People from Dillon, South Carolina American football wide receivers American players of Canadian football Canadian football wide receivers Clemson Tigers football players San Francisco 49ers players Atlanta Falcons players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Houston Texans players Denver Broncos players Toronto Argonauts players