Marcus Hamilton (American football) explained

Marcus Hamilton
Number:24, 32, 37, 23
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:17 February 1984
Birth Place:Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:188
High School:Centreville (Clifton, Virginia)
College:Virginia
Draftyear:2007
Draftround:7
Draftpick:245
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:7
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statvalue2:2
Pfr:HamiMa99

Marcus Christopher David Hamilton (born February 17, 1984) is a former American football cornerback. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Virginia.

Hamilton was also a member of the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Locomotives.

Early life

Marcus Hamilton played high school football at Centreville High School in Clifton, Virginia.

Marcus's father Greg was a teacher and high school football coach in the Fairfax County Public Schools system.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

Hamilton was promoted to the active roster on September 19, 2008 after cornerback Elbert Mack was suspended. Hamilton made his professional debut on September 21, 2008 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears. The Buccaneers waived him on September 22.

Chicago Bears

Hamilton failed to clear waivers and was claimed by the Chicago Bears on September 23. An exclusive-rights free agent in the 2009 offseason, Hamilton signed his one-year tender offer on March 12, 2009.[2] He was informed of his release on September 5, 2009.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

Hamilton re-signed with the Buccaneers on September 23, 2009. He was waived on October 5.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2007 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-11 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/03/12/bears.tait.ap/index.html Bears Ink Hamilton