Justise Hairston

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name=Justise Hairston
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currentteam=Free Agent
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currentpositionplain=Running back
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|6|27
birthplace=New Britain, Connecticut
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=220
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college=Central Connecticut State
draftyear=2007
draftround=6
draftpick=208
pastteams=
* New England Patriots (2007)*
* Indianapolis Colts (2007-2008)*:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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highlights=
* College awards and honors
nfl=HAI712224

Justise Hairston (born June 27, 1983 in New Britain, Connecticut) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Central Connecticut State.

Hairston has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

College career

Hairston attended Rutgers University for three seasons before transferring to CCSU. With CCSU in 2006, Hairston set a school record for the most rushing yards in a season with over 1,800. He was also the second player from CCSU ever drafted by an NFL team.

Awards and honors

* ECAC All-Star (2006)
* AFCA I-AA All-American (2006)
* Third-team "AP" All-American (2006)
* Walter Payton Award finalist (2006)

Professional career

Hairston was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. On August 1, 2007, Hairston was waived/injured by the Patriots, cleared waivers, and was placed on injured reserve. He reached an injury settlement with the team and was released on September 11.

On October 4, Hairston was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.

External links

* [http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=486 Indianapolis Colts bio]
* [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=32513 New England Patriots bio]