Antonio Hamilton Explained

Antonio Hamilton
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Number:33
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:January 24, 1993
Birth Place:Johnston, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Strom Thurmond
(Johnston, South Carolina)
College:South Carolina State
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:172
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:25
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Pfr:H/HamiAn01

Antonio Hamilton Sr. (born January 24, 1993) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina State.

College career

Hamilton attended South Carolina State University. While there he played for three seasons in a total of 33 games. He recorded 73 tackles, one sack, four interceptions, and nine passes defensed. In addition, he recorded 33 kickoff returns for 818 yards and two touchdowns as well as 23 punt returns for 498 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior, he earned All-Conference honors as a return specialist.[1]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Hamilton was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2016.[2]

On October 14, 2017, Hamilton was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[3] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 15, 2017.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Hamilton was waived by the Raiders.[5]

New York Giants

On September 2, 2018, Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[6] He played in 13 games before being placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2018 with a quad injury.[7]

On March 14, 2019, Hamilton re-signed with the Giants.[8]

Kansas City Chiefs

Hamilton signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 23, 2020.[9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 17, 2021, Hamilton signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[10] On August 30, 2021, he was released as part of final roster cuts.[11]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 3, 2021, Hamilton was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on September 29, 2021.[13]

On April 26, 2022, Hamilton re-signed with the Cardinals.[14] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on September 1, 2022.[15] He was activated on October 8.[16]

On March 21, 2023, Hamilton re-signed with the Cardinals.[17]

Atlanta Falcons

On April 4, 2024, Hamilton signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oakland Raiders: Antonio Hamilton . October 5, 2016 . Raiders.com.
  2. Web site: May 10, 2016 . Oakland Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170819105936/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Announce-Undrafted-Free-Agent-Signings/f7f144c2-d51a-43db-8394-eca9161c4cc7 . August 19, 2017 . June 24, 2017 . Raiders.com.
  3. Web site: October 14, 2017 . Raiders Sign LB Shilique Calhoun To Active Roster . Raiders.com.
  4. Web site: Paskal . Eddie . December 15, 2017 . Rookie Safety Obi Melifonwu Headed To Reserve/Injured List . March 18, 2021 . Raiders.com.
  5. Web site: September 1, 2018 . Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions – 9.1.18 . March 18, 2021 . Raiders.com.
  6. Web site: Eisen . Michael . September 2, 2018 . Giants waive QB Davis Webb, announce practice squad among roster moves . March 18, 2021 . Giants.com.
  7. Web site: Valentine . Ed . December 18, 2018 . Roster moves: Giants will put CB Antonio Hamilton on IR, per report . March 18, 2021 . BigBlueView.com.
  8. Web site: Williams . Charean . March 14, 2019 . Giants re-sign Antonio Hamilton . March 18, 2021 . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  9. Web site: Teope . Herbie . March 21, 2020 . Chiefs finally enter NFL free-agency fray, sign cornerback Antonio Hamilton . March 18, 2021 . KansasCity.com.
  10. Web site: Bucs Sign Four Veterans After Weekend Tryout. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. May 17, 2021.
  11. Web site: Simmons . Myles . Buccaneers release Antonio Hamilton . ProFootballTalk . 31 August 2021 . 30 August 2021.
  12. Web site: Former First-Round Pick Josh Doctson Lands On Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 3, 2021.
  13. Web site: Cardinals Promote Antonio Hamilton From Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 29, 2021.
  14. Web site: Cardinals Bring Back Antonio Hamilton At Cornerback. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. April 26, 2022.
  15. Web site: Cardinals Re-Sign Aaron Brewer; Place Antonio Hamilton On NFI. Urban, Darren. AZCardianls.com. September 1, 2022.
  16. Web site: Cardinals Activate Antonio Hamilton To 53-Man Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 8, 2022.
  17. Web site: Cardinals Bring Back Antonio Hamilton, Add L.J. Collier. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. March 21, 2023.
  18. Web site: Falcons sign cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr.. AtlantaFalcons.com. April 4, 2024.