Sam Aiken

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name=Sam Aiken
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currentteam=New England Patriots
currentnumber=88
currentpositionplain=Wide receiver
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|12|14
birthplace=Clinton, North Carolina
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=215
debutyear=2003
debutteam=Buffalo Bills
college=North Carolina
draftyear=2003
draftround=4
draftpick=127
pastteams=
* Buffalo Bills (2003-2007)
* New England Patriots (2008-present)
status=Active
highlights=
* Second-team All-ACC (2002)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Receptions
statvalue1=19
statlabel2=Receiving yards
statvalue2=250
statlabel3=Receiving average
statvalue3=13.2
statlabel4=Receiving touchdowns
statvalue4=0
nfl=AIK264111

Samuel Aiken (born December 14 1980 in Clinton, North Carolina) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina.

Early years

Aiken attended James Kenan High School in Warsaw, North Carolina where he was an All-Conference honoree in football, basketball, and track & field. In track & field, he placed second at the North Carolina State Meet on the high jump.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Primarily a special teams player, Aiken made his mark covering kicks and punts on one of the league's best special teams units. However, he played a limited role on offense, and because he was in the last year of his contract it was rumored that he would be released for someone who could make a larger impact on offense. The Bills allowed him to enter the free agent market without effort. While with the Bills Sam was a fantasy football favorite of Bill Thorp of the JTFFL. Subsequently the JTFFL has adopted Aiken as the honorary JTFFL president.

New England Patriots

On March 3, 2008, Aiken signed with the New England Patriots. [ [http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/03/aiken_in_the_fo.html Sam Aiken in the fold] ]

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