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{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name = Ken Hamlin
| name = Ken Hamlin
|image = Ken Hamlin2.jpg
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|caption = Hamlin during his tenure with the Cowboys.
| caption = Hamlin with the Cowboys in 2009
|number = 26, 35
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|position = [[Safety (American football position)|Safety]]
| position = [[Safety (American football position)|Safety]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|1|20|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|1|20|mf=y}}
|birth_place = [[Memphis, Tennessee]]
| birth_place = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.
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|high_school = Frayser (TN)
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|college = [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]]
| college = [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]]
|draftyear = 2003
| draftyear = 2003
|draftround = 2
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|statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
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|statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
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|statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
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|statlabel5 = [[Interceptions]]
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* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2003}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2003}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})
|highlights =
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* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]])
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]])
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2003|2003]])
* Freshman All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2000)
* First-team All-SEC (2001) (2002)
* First-team All-American [[The Sporting News]] (2002)
* ''[[Pro Football Weekly|PFW]]'' All-Rookie (2003)
* ''[[Pro Football Weekly|PFW]]'' All-Rookie (2003)
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] (2002)
|nfl = HAM413954
* First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2001 All-SEC football team|2001]], [[2002 All-SEC football team|2002]])
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'''Ken Hamlin''' (born January 20, 1981) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (American football position)|safety]] in the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the second round of the [[2003 NFL Draft]] and also played for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Ravens]] and [[Indianapolis Colts]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]].


Hamlin earned a [[Pro Bowl]] selection with the Cowboys in [[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]]. He was also the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo).
'''Ken Hamlin''' (born January 20, 1981) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[Safety (American football position)|safety]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas Razorbacks]]. Hamlin was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the second round of the [[2003 NFL draft]] and also played for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Baltimore Ravens]] and [[Indianapolis Colts]]. He earned a [[Pro Bowl]] selection with the Cowboys in [[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]]. He was also the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo).


On October 17, 2005, he was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a [[Seattle]] [[nightclub]]. As a result of the incident, Hamlin suffered multiple injuries that ended his [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|2005 season]] after just five games. The injuries included a [[fractured skull]], a small [[blood clot]], and [[bruising]] of the [[brain]] tissue.<ref name="Fight">{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/seahawks/2005-10-17-hamlin-hospital_x.htm |title=Seattle safety Ken Hamlin in intensive care after fight |work=[[USAToday]].com |publisher=USAToday |date=October 17, 2005 |access-date=September 3, 2009}}</ref>
On October 17, 2005, he was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a [[Seattle]] [[nightclub]]. As a result of the incident, Hamlin suffered multiple injuries that ended his [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|2005 season]] after just five games. The injuries included a [[fractured skull]], a small [[blood clot]], and [[bruising]] of the [[brain]] tissue.<ref name="Fight">{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/seahawks/2005-10-17-hamlin-hospital_x.htm |title=Seattle safety Ken Hamlin in intensive care after fight |work=[[USAToday]].com |publisher=USAToday |date=October 17, 2005 |access-date=September 3, 2009}}</ref>


==Early years==
==Early life==
Hamlin attended Frayser High School in [[Frayser, Memphis|Frayser]] neighborhood of Memphis where he was the Class 3A Player of the Year as a [[Twelfth grade|senior]] in 1999, when he gained 2,327 all-purpose yards and rushed for 1,276 yards and 16 [[touchdown]]s and recorded 380 receiving yards. He also recorded 136 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] (96 solo) and eight [[interception]]s as a safety. He also lettered in [[Track & field|track]] and [[baseball]]. He was also a member of the school's [[National Honor Society]] and the senior class vice president.
Hamlin attended Frayser High School in [[Frayser, Memphis|Frayser]] neighborhood of Memphis where he was the Class 3A Player of the Year as a [[Twelfth grade|senior]] in 1999, when he gained 2,327 all-purpose yards and rushed for 1,276 yards and 16 [[touchdown]]s and recorded 380 receiving yards. He also recorded 136 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] (96 solo) and eight [[interception]]s as a safety. He also lettered in [[Track & field|track]] and [[baseball]]. He was also a member of the school's [[National Honor Society]] and the senior class vice president.


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Hamlin then attended the [[University of Arkansas]] where he became the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo). As a freshman, he was named an [[All-America]]n by ''[[The Sporting News]]'' and ''Football News'' and also named to the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] Coaches Freshman All-SEC team. As a sophomore, he was named a Second-team All-American by ''The NFL Draft Report'' and also named First-team All-SEC.
Hamlin then attended the [[University of Arkansas]] where he became the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo). As a freshman, he was named an [[All-America]]n by ''[[The Sporting News]]'' and ''Football News'' and also named to the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] Coaches Freshman All-SEC team. As a sophomore, he was named a Second-team All-American by ''The NFL Draft Report'' and also named First-team All-SEC.


As a junior, he forced eight [[fumble]]s, recovered five, deflected 28 passes and intercepted nine. For his performance, he was named a First-team All-American by ''The NFL Draft Report'' and ''The Sporting News'' and nominated for the [[Jim Thorpe Award]]. He also became the first player in school history to record more than 100 tackles in a season three times. He was also nominated in 2002 for the [[Bronko Nagurski Trophy]], given to the best defensive player in the nation. In his college career, Hamlin played in 36 games finishing with 381 tackles (221 solo), breaking the school record of 367 tackles by Cliff Powell (1967–69). Hamlin is a member of [[Omega Psi Phi]] fraternity. During his junior season, he helped Arkansas win a share of the 2002 SEC West Division Championship.
As a junior, he forced eight [[fumble]]s, recovered five, deflected 28 passes and intercepted nine. For his performance, he was named a First-team All-American by ''The NFL Draft Report'' and ''The Sporting News'' and nominated for the [[Jim Thorpe Award]]. He also became the first player in school history to record more than 100 tackles in a season three times. He was also nominated in 2002 for the [[Bronko Nagurski Trophy]], given to the best defensive player in the nation. In his college career, Hamlin played in 36 games finishing with 381 tackles (221 solo), breaking the school record of 367 tackles by Cliff Powell (1967–69). Hamlin is a member of [[Omega Psi Phi]] fraternity. He along with former NFL Players George Wilson and Eddie Jackson were concurrent members of the same chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. During his junior season, he helped Arkansas win a share of the 2002 SEC West Division Championship.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=753&DraftYear=2003 |title=Ken Hamlin, Arkansas, FS, 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 15, 2021}}</ref>
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Hamlin entered the [[National Football League]] after his junior season at Arkansas where he was considered the Razorbacks best defensive back since [[Steve Atwater]] (1985–88). Hamlin was selected in the [[2003 NFL Draft#Round two|second round (42nd overall)]] of the [[2003 NFL Draft]] by the [[Seattle Seahawks]].
Hamlin entered the [[National Football League]] after his junior season at Arkansas where he was considered the Razorbacks best defensive back since [[Steve Atwater]] (1985–88).


===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
Hamlin was selected in the [[2003 NFL Draft#Round two|second round (42nd overall)]] of the [[2003 NFL draft]] by the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

As a [[rookie]], Hamlin started 14-of-16 games making ''Pro Football Weekly'''s All-Rookie Team. He finished second on team with 96 tackles and was third on the team with 10 passes defended. In his first career start against the [[New Orleans Saints]] on September 7, he recorded five tackles and gained national attention after knocking off [[Donte' Stallworth]]'s helmet on a hit over the middle.
As a [[rookie]], Hamlin started 14-of-16 games making ''Pro Football Weekly'''s All-Rookie Team. He finished second on team with 96 tackles and was third on the team with 10 passes defended. In his first career start against the [[New Orleans Saints]] on September 7, he recorded five tackles and gained national attention after knocking off [[Donte' Stallworth]]'s helmet on a hit over the middle.
[[File:SeahawksTC-EWU-111.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Hamlin signing an autograph while with the Seahawks.]]
[[File:SeahawksTC-EWU-111.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Hamlin signing an autograph while with the Seahawks in 2006.]]
In [[2004 Seattle Seahawks season|2004]], he started all of the team's 16 regular season games and finished third on the team with 79 tackles. He was fourth on the team with a career-high four interceptions, which ranked 10th in the [[National Football Conference|NFC]]. In [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|2005]], he started the first six games of the season, recording 26 tackles, before suffering off-field head injuries. He was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on November 1 and missed the rest of the season. In [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|2006]], Hamlin started all 16 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 96 tackles while recording three interceptions (led the team), 11 pass deflections, and one forced fumble.
In [[2004 Seattle Seahawks season|2004]], he started all of the team's 16 regular season games and finished third on the team with 79 tackles. He was fourth on the team with a career-high four interceptions, which ranked 10th in the [[National Football Conference|NFC]]. In [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|2005]], he started the first six games of the season, recording 26 tackles, before suffering off-field head injuries. He was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on November 1 and missed the rest of the season. In [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|2006]], Hamlin started all 16 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 96 tackles while recording three interceptions (led the team), 11 pass deflections, and one forced fumble.


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In his [[2007 Dallas Cowboys season|first season]] with the Cowboys, he earned his first [[Pro Bowl]] selection, being named a starter for the NFC and was one-of-13 Cowboys selected - setting a team and NFL record. He started all 16 games at free safety recording career-bests with 102 tackles (third on the team) - his first career 100-tackle season - five interceptions (second on the team and tied for ninth in the league) and 14 pass breakups. He made his Cowboys debut against the [[New York Giants]] on September 9, recording nine tackles and one pass breakup.
In his [[2007 Dallas Cowboys season|first season]] with the Cowboys, he earned his first [[Pro Bowl]] selection, being named a starter for the NFC and was one-of-13 Cowboys selected - setting a team and NFL record. He started all 16 games at free safety recording career-bests with 102 tackles (third on the team) - his first career 100-tackle season - five interceptions (second on the team and tied for ninth in the league) and 14 pass breakups. He made his Cowboys debut against the [[New York Giants]] on September 9, recording nine tackles and one pass breakup.


After the season, on February 21, 2008, the Cowboys placed a [[franchise tag]] on him, insuring he would play at least one more year with the team.<ref name="Gamble" /> On July 15, he was rewarded with a six-year, $38 million contract.<ref name="Gamble" /> In [[2008 Dallas Cowboys season|2008]], Hamlin was elected as one of the defensive team captains for the season and finished fourth on the team - first in the secondary - with 92 tackles, along with three pass breakups, one interception, a [[Quarterback sack|sack]], a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The next year, he registered 12 starts (missed 4 games with a high ankle injury), 74 tackles and 4 passes defensed. He was released on April 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5050137|title=Cowboys cut OT Adams, S Hamlin|access-date=2010-04-02|last=Watkins |first=Calvin |date=2010-04-02 |work=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>
After the season, on February 21, 2008, the Cowboys placed a [[franchise tag]] on him, insuring he would play at least one more year with the team.<ref name="Gamble" /> On July 15, he was rewarded with a six-year, $38 million contract.<ref name="Gamble" /> In [[2008 Dallas Cowboys season|2008]], Hamlin was elected as one of the defensive team captains for the season and finished fourth on the team - first in the secondary - with 92 tackles, along with three pass breakups, one interception, a [[Quarterback sack|sack]], a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The next year, he registered 12 starts (missed 4 games with a high ankle injury), 74 tackles and 4 passes defensed. He was released on April 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5050137|title=Cowboys cut OT Adams, S Hamlin|access-date=2010-04-02|last=Watkins |first=Calvin |date=2010-04-02 |work=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>


===Baltimore Ravens===
===Baltimore Ravens===
Hamlin was signed by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] on June 17, 2010. Third on the depth chart behind [[Haruki Nakamura]] and [[Tom Zbikowski]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?id=533&sport=NFL |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100930104504/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=533 |archive-date=2010-09-30 }}</ref> he was released by the Ravens on 22 Sept 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ken-Hamlin-released.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924095715/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ken-Hamlin-released.html |archive-date=2010-09-24 }}</ref> Hamlin dressed for both regular season games before his release, but recorded no statistics.
Hamlin was signed by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] on June 17, 2010. Third on the depth chart behind [[Haruki Nakamura]] and [[Tom Zbikowski]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?id=533&sport=NFL |title=Ken Hamlin |access-date=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100930104504/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=533 |archive-date=2010-09-30 }}</ref> he was released by the Ravens on Sept 22, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ken-Hamlin-released.html |title=Ken Hamlin released &#124; National Football Post |access-date=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924095715/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ken-Hamlin-released.html |archive-date=2010-09-24 }}</ref> Hamlin dressed for both regular season games before his release, but recorded no statistics.


On September 29, 2010, the Ravens re-signed Hamlin; taking the roster spot of defensive end [[Trevor Pryce]], who was released and subsequently signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=footballpost&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4345395 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705190834/http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=footballpost&page=nfl%2Fnews%2Fnews.aspx%3Fid%3D4345395 |date=2011-07-05 }}</ref> He intercepted [[Tom Brady]] when the Ravens played against the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5632728 | title=Jets swoop in, snag former Ravens DE Pryce| date=30 September 2010}}</ref> The Ravens again released Hamlin on November 30, 2010. He played mainly on special teams and had three defensive tackles during his time with the team.
On September 29, 2010, the Ravens re-signed Hamlin; taking the roster spot of defensive end [[Trevor Pryce]], who was released and subsequently signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=footballpost&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4345395 |title= National Football Post &#124; All Angles. All Access|website=64.246.64.33 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705190834/http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=footballpost&page=nfl%2Fnews%2Fnews.aspx%3Fid%3D4345395 |archive-date=2011-07-05}}</ref> He intercepted [[Tom Brady]] when the Ravens played against the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5632728 | title=Jets swoop in, snag former Ravens DE Pryce| date=30 September 2010}}</ref> The Ravens again released Hamlin on November 30, 2010. He played mainly on special teams and had three defensive tackles during his time with the team.


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
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Latest revision as of 17:08, 10 August 2024

Ken Hamlin
refer to caption
Hamlin with the Cowboys in 2009
No. 26, 35, 22
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1981-01-20) January 20, 1981 (age 43)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Frayser (TN)
College:Arkansas
NFL draft:2003 / round: 2 / pick: 42
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:489
Sacks:5.0
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:15
Player stats at PFR

Ken Hamlin (born January 20, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Hamlin was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft and also played for the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts. He earned a Pro Bowl selection with the Cowboys in 2007. He was also the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo).

On October 17, 2005, he was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a Seattle nightclub. As a result of the incident, Hamlin suffered multiple injuries that ended his 2005 season after just five games. The injuries included a fractured skull, a small blood clot, and bruising of the brain tissue.[1]

Early life

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Hamlin attended Frayser High School in Frayser neighborhood of Memphis where he was the Class 3A Player of the Year as a senior in 1999, when he gained 2,327 all-purpose yards and rushed for 1,276 yards and 16 touchdowns and recorded 380 receiving yards. He also recorded 136 tackles (96 solo) and eight interceptions as a safety. He also lettered in track and baseball. He was also a member of the school's National Honor Society and the senior class vice president.

College career

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Hamlin then attended the University of Arkansas where he became the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo). As a freshman, he was named an All-American by The Sporting News and Football News and also named to the SEC Coaches Freshman All-SEC team. As a sophomore, he was named a Second-team All-American by The NFL Draft Report and also named First-team All-SEC.

As a junior, he forced eight fumbles, recovered five, deflected 28 passes and intercepted nine. For his performance, he was named a First-team All-American by The NFL Draft Report and The Sporting News and nominated for the Jim Thorpe Award. He also became the first player in school history to record more than 100 tackles in a season three times. He was also nominated in 2002 for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to the best defensive player in the nation. In his college career, Hamlin played in 36 games finishing with 381 tackles (221 solo), breaking the school record of 367 tackles by Cliff Powell (1967–69). Hamlin is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He along with former NFL Players George Wilson and Eddie Jackson were concurrent members of the same chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. During his junior season, he helped Arkansas win a share of the 2002 SEC West Division Championship.

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+12 in
(1.89 m)
209 lb
(95 kg)
31+34 in
(0.81 m)
8+78 in
(0.23 m)
4.61 s 1.59 s 2.71 s 3.92 s 6.80 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)
9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
16 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Hamlin entered the National Football League after his junior season at Arkansas where he was considered the Razorbacks best defensive back since Steve Atwater (1985–88).

Seattle Seahawks

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Hamlin was selected in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2003 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks.[3]

As a rookie, Hamlin started 14-of-16 games making Pro Football Weekly's All-Rookie Team. He finished second on team with 96 tackles and was third on the team with 10 passes defended. In his first career start against the New Orleans Saints on September 7, he recorded five tackles and gained national attention after knocking off Donte' Stallworth's helmet on a hit over the middle.

Hamlin signing an autograph while with the Seahawks in 2006.

In 2004, he started all of the team's 16 regular season games and finished third on the team with 79 tackles. He was fourth on the team with a career-high four interceptions, which ranked 10th in the NFC. In 2005, he started the first six games of the season, recording 26 tackles, before suffering off-field head injuries. He was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on November 1 and missed the rest of the season. In 2006, Hamlin started all 16 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 96 tackles while recording three interceptions (led the team), 11 pass deflections, and one forced fumble.

2005 altercation

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Hamlin was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a Seattle nightclub on October 17, 2005.[1] According to a police report, Hamlin and his girlfriend were leaving the club at about 2 a.m.,[1] several hours after the Seahawks defeated the Houston Texans. Hamlin's girlfriend told officers that he placed a hand on another man's shoulder and said, "Excuse me."[1] The man told Hamlin to stop pushing, and the two men began shoving one another.[1] According to the report, Hamlin punched the man in the face.[1] Another man knocked Hamlin down.[1] Other witnesses told police another man hit Hamlin twice with a street sign.[1]

Hamlin sustained serious injuries to his head due to a blow from a street sign. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull, a small blood clot and bruising of the brain tissue.[1] He was released on October 20, 2005 in stable condition. He did not play football for the rest of the season.

Dallas Cowboys

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In the free agency period of 2007, teams were reluctant to offer Hamlin a multi-year contract because of concerns stemming from his previous head injury. On March 23, he signed a one-year contract worth $2.5 million with the Dallas Cowboys.[4]

Hamlin (26) playing against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009.

In his first season with the Cowboys, he earned his first Pro Bowl selection, being named a starter for the NFC and was one-of-13 Cowboys selected - setting a team and NFL record. He started all 16 games at free safety recording career-bests with 102 tackles (third on the team) - his first career 100-tackle season - five interceptions (second on the team and tied for ninth in the league) and 14 pass breakups. He made his Cowboys debut against the New York Giants on September 9, recording nine tackles and one pass breakup.

After the season, on February 21, 2008, the Cowboys placed a franchise tag on him, insuring he would play at least one more year with the team.[4] On July 15, he was rewarded with a six-year, $38 million contract.[4] In 2008, Hamlin was elected as one of the defensive team captains for the season and finished fourth on the team - first in the secondary - with 92 tackles, along with three pass breakups, one interception, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The next year, he registered 12 starts (missed 4 games with a high ankle injury), 74 tackles and 4 passes defensed. He was released on April 2, 2010.[5]

Baltimore Ravens

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Hamlin was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on June 17, 2010. Third on the depth chart behind Haruki Nakamura and Tom Zbikowski,[6] he was released by the Ravens on Sept 22, 2010.[7] Hamlin dressed for both regular season games before his release, but recorded no statistics.

On September 29, 2010, the Ravens re-signed Hamlin; taking the roster spot of defensive end Trevor Pryce, who was released and subsequently signed with the New York Jets.[8] He intercepted Tom Brady when the Ravens played against the New England Patriots.[9] The Ravens again released Hamlin on November 30, 2010. He played mainly on special teams and had three defensive tackles during his time with the team.

Indianapolis Colts

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On December 22, 2010, Hamlin was signed by the Indianapolis Colts, filling the roster spot made available when Austin Collie was placed on injured reserve. He played in two regular season games but did not record a statistic. In the playoffs against the New York Jets he posted 3 tackles in a reserve role. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.

NFL statistics

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Year Team GP COMB TOTAL AST SACK FF FR FR YDS INT IR YDS AVG IR LNG TD PD
2003 SEA 16 96 76 20 0.0 2 1 0 1 2 2 2 0 8
2004 SEA 16 80 64 16 2.0 1 0 0 4 48 12 24 0 9
2005 SEA 6 26 22 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2006 SEA 16 96 75 21 2.0 1 0 0 3 63 21 37 0 11
2007 DAL 16 62 45 17 0.0 0 0 0 5 93 19 35 0 15
2008 DAL 16 74 53 21 1.0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
2009 DAL 12 52 40 12 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2010 BAL 7 3 1 2 0.0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Career 105 489 376 113 5.0 5 3 0 15 206 14 37 0 50

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Key

  • GP: games played
  • COMB: combined tackles
  • TOTAL: total tackles
  • AST: assisted tackles
  • SACK: sacks
  • FF: forced fumbles
  • FR: fumble recoveries
  • FR YDS: fumble return yards
  • INT: interceptions
  • IR YDS: interception return yards
  • AVG IR: average interception return
  • LNG: longest interception return
  • TD: interceptions returned for touchdown
  • PD: passes defensed

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Seattle safety Ken Hamlin in intensive care after fight". USAToday.com. USAToday. October 17, 2005. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
  2. ^ "Ken Hamlin, Arkansas, FS, 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Eatman, Nick (July 15, 2008). "Hamlin's Gamble Pays Off With Six-Year Contract". DallasCowboys.com. Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved September 3, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Watkins, Calvin (April 2, 2010). "Cowboys cut OT Adams, S Hamlin". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
  6. ^ "Ken Hamlin". Archived from the original on September 30, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  7. ^ "Ken Hamlin released | National Football Post". Archived from the original on September 24, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  8. ^ "National Football Post | All Angles. All Access". 64.246.64.33. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011.
  9. ^ "Jets swoop in, snag former Ravens DE Pryce". September 30, 2010.
  10. ^ "Ken Hamlin Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
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