- Justin Hamilton
Infobox NFLactive
name=Justin Hamilton
width=
caption=
currentteam=Washington Redskins
currentnumber=23
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|9|17
birthplace=Norton, Virginia
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=222
debutyear=2006
debutteam=Cleveland Browns
college=Virginia Tech
draftyear=2006
draftround=7
draftpick=222
pastteams=
*Cleveland Browns (2006)
*Washington Redskins (2008-present)
status=Active
highlights=
* No notable achievements
nfl=HAM241464Justin Lee Hamilton (born
September 17 ,1982 in city-state|Norton|Virginia) is anAmerican football safety for the theWashington Redskins of theNational Football League . He was drafted by theCleveland Browns in the seventh round of the2006 NFL Draft . He playedcollege football at Virginia Tech.Early years
Hamilton played
high school football atClintwood High School in city-state|Clintwood|Virginia as a tailback.College career
During his college career, he played
wide receiver ,tailback , andfree safety for theVirginia Tech Hokies .Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Hamilton was drafted in the seventh round of the
2006 NFL draft by theCleveland Browns and signed a four-year contract July 2006. [cite web|url=http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=2&c=546922 |title=Browns Sign Vickers, Hamilton |accessdate=2006-07-14 |author=Browns Press Release |date=2006-07-14] During his rookie season he appeared in 10 games and recorded 15 tackles.Prior to the 2007 season, Hamilton was waived with an injury settlement and spent the year out of football.
Washington Redskins
On May 30, 2008, Hamilton was signed by the
Washington Redskins . He was released by the Redskins on June 12, but re-signed on August 7 when fullbackPete Schmitt was waived. Hamilton had a good preseason with a total of 11 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble. He survived the final cut on August 30 and made the 53-man roster.References
External links
* [http://hokiesports.com/football/players/2005/hamilton.html Virginia Tech Hokies bio]
* [http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Justin_Hamilton.jsp Washington Redskins bio]
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