Antonio Hamilton

Antonio Hamilton
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Hamilton with the Oakland Raiders in 2017
No. 33 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-24) January 24, 1993 (age 31)
Johnston, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Strom Thurmond
(Johnston, South Carolina)
College:South Carolina State (2012–2015)
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:179
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:25
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Antonio Hamilton Sr. (born January 24, 1993) is an American professional 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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		188 lb
(85 kg) 		30 in
(0.76 m) 		8+1⁄4 in
(0.21 m)		 4.46 s 1.55 s 2.64 s 4.27 s 6.97 s 38 in
(0.97 m)		 11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)		 14 reps
All values from South Carolina State Pro Day[2]

Oakland Raiders

Hamilton was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2016.[3]

On October 14, 2017, Hamilton was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[4] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 15, 2017.[5]

On September 1, 2018, Hamilton was waived by the Raiders.[6]

New York Giants

On September 2, 2018, Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[7] He played in 13 games before being placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2018 with a quad injury.[8]

On March 14, 2019, Hamilton re-signed with the Giants.[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

Hamilton signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 23, 2020.[10]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 17, 2021, Hamilton signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[11] On August 30, 2021, he was released as part of final roster cuts.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 3, 2021, Hamilton was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on September 29, 2021.[14]

On April 26, 2022, Hamilton re-signed with the Cardinals.[15] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on September 1, 2022.[16] He was activated on October 8.[17]

On March 21, 2023, Hamilton re-signed with the Cardinals.[18]

Atlanta Falcons

On April 4, 2024, Hamilton signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[19] He played in 11 games n 2024 primarily on special teams.

References

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