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* Freshman All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2000) |
* Freshman All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2000) |
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* First-team All-SEC (2001) |
* First-team All-SEC (2001) |
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* ''[[Pro Football Weekly|PFW]]'' All-Rookie (2003) |
* ''[[Pro Football Weekly|PFW]]'' All-Rookie (2003) |
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* [[Pro Bowl]] selection ([[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]]) |
* [[Pro Bowl]] selection ([[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]]) |
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'''Ken Hamlin''' (born January 20, 1981 in {{city-state|Memphis|Tennessee}}) is an [[American football]] [[Safety (American football)|safety]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] of the [[National Football League]]. |
'''Ken Hamlin''' (born January 20, 1981 in {{city-state|Memphis|Tennessee}}) is an [[American football]] [[Safety (American football)|safety]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was [[NFL Draft|drafted]] by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the second round of the [[2003 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]]. |
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Hamlin earned a [[Pro Bowl]] selection with the Cowboys in [[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]]. He was also the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo). On October 17, 2005, he was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a [[Seattle]] [[nightclub]]. As a result of the incident, Hamlin suffered multiple injuries that end his [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|2006 season]] after just five games. The injuries included; [[fractured skull]], a small [[blood clot]] and [[bruising]] of the [[brain]] tissue.<ref name="Fight">{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/seahawks/2005-10-17-hamlin-hospital_x.htm |title=Seattle safety Ken Hamlin in intensive care after fight |work=[[USAToday]].com |publisher=''USAToday'' |date=[[October 17]], [[2005]] |accessdate=[[September 3]], [[2009]]}}</ref> |
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Hamlin earned a [[Pro Bowl]] selection with the Cowboys in [[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]]. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Hamlin attended Fraysay High School in [[Frayser, Memphis|Frayser]] neighborhood of Memphis where he was the Class 3A Player of the Year as a [[Twelfth grade|senior]] in 1999, when he gained 2,327 all-purpose yards and rushed for 1,276 yards and 16 [[touchdown]]s and recorded 380 receiving yards. He also recorded 136 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] (96 solo) and eight [[interception]]s as a safety. He also lettered in [[Track & field|track]] and [[baseball]]. He was also a member of the school's [[National Honor Society]] and the senior class vice president. |
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Hamlin attended Frayser School of [[Frayser, Memphis]]. |
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==College career== |
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Hamlin then attended the [[University of Arkansas]] where he became the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo). As a freshman, he was named an [[All-America]]n by ''[[The Sporting News]]'' and ''Football News'' and also named to the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] Coaches Freshman All-SEC team. As a sophomore, he was n amed a Second-team All-American by ''The NFL Draft Report'' and also named First-team All-SEC. As a junior, he forced eight [[fumble]]s, recovered five, deflected 28 passes and intercepted nine. For his performance, he was named a First-team All-American by ''The NFL Draft Report'' and ''The Sporting News'' and nominated for the [[Jim Thorpe Award]]. He also became the first player in school history to record more than 100 tackles in a season three times. He was also nominated in 2002 for the [[Bronko Nagurski Trophy]], given to the best defensive player in the nation. In his college career, Hamlin played in 36 games finishing with 381 tackles (221 solo), breaking the school record of 367 tackles by Cliff Powell (1967-69). |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Hamlin entered the [[National Football League]] after his junior season at Arkansas where he was considered the Razorbacks best defensive back since [[Steve Atwater]] (1985-88). Hamlin was selected in the [[2003 NFL Draft#Round two|second round (42nd overall)]] of the [[2003 NFL Draft]] by the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. |
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===Seattle Seahawks=== |
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As a [[rookie]], Hamlin started 14-of-16 games making ''Pro Football Weekly'''s All-Rookie Team. He finished second on team with 96 tackles and was third on the team with 10 passes defensed. In his first career start against the [[New Orleans Saints]] on September 7, he recorded five tackles and gained national attention after knocking off [[Donte' Stallworth]]'s helmet on a hit over the middle. In [[2004 Seattle Seahawks season|2004]], he started all of the teams 16 regular season games and finished third on the team with 79 tackles. He was fourth on the team with a career-high four interceptions, which ranked 10th in the [[National Football Conference|NFC]]. In [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|2005]], he started the first six games of the season, recording 26 tackles, before suffering off-field head injuries. He was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on November 1 and missed the rest of the season. In [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|2006]], Hamlin started all 16 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 96 tackles while recording three interceptions, 11 pass deflections, and one forced fumble. |
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====2005 Altercation==== |
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| ⚫ | Hamlin was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a [[Seattle]] [[nightclub]] on October 17, 2005.<ref name="Fight" /> According to a police report, Hamlin and his [[girlfriend]] were leaving the club at about 2a.m.<ref name="Fight" />, several hours after the Seahawks defeated the [[Houston Texans]]. Hamlin's girlfriend told officers that he placed a hand on another man's shoulder and said, "Excuse me."<ref name="Fight" /> The man told Hamlin to stop pushing, and the two men began shoving one another.<ref name="Fight" /> According to the report, Hamlin punched the man in the face.<ref name="Fight" /> Another man knocked Hamlin down.<ref name="Fight" /> Other [[witnesses]] told police another man hit Hamlin twice with a [[street sign]].<ref name="Fight" /> |
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| ⚫ | Hamlin sustained serious [[injuries]] to his head due to a blow from a street sign. He was rushed to a local [[hospital]] in critical condition with a [[fractured skull]], a small [[blood clot]] and [[bruising]] of the [[brain]] tissue.<ref name="Fight" /> He was released on October 20, 2005 in stable condition. He didn't play football for the rest of the season. |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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On March 23, 2007, Hamlin signed a one-year |
On March 23, 2007, Hamlin signed a one-year contract worth [[United States dollar|$]]2.5 million with the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref name="Gamble">{{cite web |url=http://dev2008.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=2E28699F-0170-7F9D-7410659A6792B27B |title=Hamlin's Gamble Pays Off With Six-Year Contract |first=Nick |last=Eatman |work=DallasCowboys.com |publisher=[[Dallas Cowboys]] |date=[[July 15]], [[2008]] |accessdate=[[September 3]], [[2009]]}}</ref> |
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In his [[2007 Dallas Cowboys season|first season]] with the Cowboys, Hamlin earned his first [[Pro Bowl]] selection, being named a starter for the NFC and was one-of-13 Cowboys selected - setting a team and NFL record. He started all 16 games at free safety recording 102 tackles (third on the team) - his first career 100-tackle season - five interceptions (second on the team and tied for ninth in the league) and a single-season career-best 14 pass breakups. He made his Cowboys debut against the [[New York Giants]] on September 9, recording nine tackles and one pass breakup. After the season, on February 21, 2008, the Cowboys placed te [[franchise tag]] on him, insuring he would play at least one more season with the team.<ref name="Gamble" /> Later, on July 15, he signed a six-year, $38 million contract.<ref name="Gamble" /> In [[2008 Dallas Cowboys season|2008]], Hamlin was elected as one of the defensive team captains for the season and finished fourth on the team - first in the secondary - with 92 tackles, along with three pass breakups, one interception, a [[Quarterback sack|sack]], a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. |
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==Personal== |
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Hamlin is not related to fellow Cowboys safety [[Michael Hamlin]].<ref name="Closer look">{{cite web |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=F41F4B37-B05F-6641-1CCDD22BF3513FD8 |title=A Closer Look at the Cowboys' Final Six Picks |work=DallasCowboys.com |first=Rob |last=Phillips |publisher=[[Dallas Cowboys]] |date=[[April 29]], [[2009]] |accessdate=[[September 3]], [[2009]]}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://lb.dallascowboys.com/team_bios.cfm?playerID=8143F48D-C174-9D67-21698110832021B6 Dallas Cowboys bio] |
* [http://lb.dallascowboys.com/team_bios.cfm?playerID=8143F48D-C174-9D67-21698110832021B6 Dallas Cowboys bio] |
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Revision as of 07:14, 3 September 2009
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Ken Hamlin (born January 20, 1981 in Template:City-state) is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas.
Hamlin earned a Pro Bowl selection with the Cowboys in 2007. He was also the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo). On October 17, 2005, he was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a Seattle nightclub. As a result of the incident, Hamlin suffered multiple injuries that end his 2006 season after just five games. The injuries included; fractured skull, a small blood clot and bruising of the brain tissue.[1]
Early years
Hamlin attended Fraysay High School in Frayser neighborhood of Memphis where he was the Class 3A Player of the Year as a senior in 1999, when he gained 2,327 all-purpose yards and rushed for 1,276 yards and 16 touchdowns and recorded 380 receiving yards. He also recorded 136 tackles (96 solo) and eight interceptions as a safety. He also lettered in track and baseball. He was also a member of the school's National Honor Society and the senior class vice president.
College career
Hamlin then attended the University of Arkansas where he became the first freshman and only the second defensive back to lead the school in tackles, recording 104 (57 solo). As a freshman, he was named an All-American by The Sporting News and Football News and also named to the SEC Coaches Freshman All-SEC team. As a sophomore, he was n amed a Second-team All-American by The NFL Draft Report and also named First-team All-SEC. As a junior, he forced eight fumbles, recovered five, deflected 28 passes and intercepted nine. For his performance, he was named a First-team All-American by The NFL Draft Report and The Sporting News and nominated for the Jim Thorpe Award. He also became the first player in school history to record more than 100 tackles in a season three times. He was also nominated in 2002 for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to the best defensive player in the nation. In his college career, Hamlin played in 36 games finishing with 381 tackles (221 solo), breaking the school record of 367 tackles by Cliff Powell (1967-69).
Professional career
Hamlin entered the National Football League after his junior season at Arkansas where he was considered the Razorbacks best defensive back since Steve Atwater (1985-88). Hamlin was selected in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks
As a rookie, Hamlin started 14-of-16 games making Pro Football Weekly's All-Rookie Team. He finished second on team with 96 tackles and was third on the team with 10 passes defensed. In his first career start against the New Orleans Saints on September 7, he recorded five tackles and gained national attention after knocking off Donte' Stallworth's helmet on a hit over the middle. In 2004, he started all of the teams 16 regular season games and finished third on the team with 79 tackles. He was fourth on the team with a career-high four interceptions, which ranked 10th in the NFC. In 2005, he started the first six games of the season, recording 26 tackles, before suffering off-field head injuries. He was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on November 1 and missed the rest of the season. In 2006, Hamlin started all 16 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 96 tackles while recording three interceptions, 11 pass deflections, and one forced fumble.
2005 Altercation
Hamlin was involved in an altercation that allegedly took place between himself and two unidentified men in a Seattle nightclub on October 17, 2005.[1] According to a police report, Hamlin and his girlfriend were leaving the club at about 2a.m.[1], several hours after the Seahawks defeated the Houston Texans. Hamlin's girlfriend told officers that he placed a hand on another man's shoulder and said, "Excuse me."[1] The man told Hamlin to stop pushing, and the two men began shoving one another.[1] According to the report, Hamlin punched the man in the face.[1] Another man knocked Hamlin down.[1] Other witnesses told police another man hit Hamlin twice with a street sign.[1]
Hamlin sustained serious injuries to his head due to a blow from a street sign. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull, a small blood clot and bruising of the brain tissue.[1] He was released on October 20, 2005 in stable condition. He didn't play football for the rest of the season.
Dallas Cowboys
On March 23, 2007, Hamlin signed a one-year contract worth $2.5 million with the Dallas Cowboys.[2]
In his first season with the Cowboys, Hamlin earned his first Pro Bowl selection, being named a starter for the NFC and was one-of-13 Cowboys selected - setting a team and NFL record. He started all 16 games at free safety recording 102 tackles (third on the team) - his first career 100-tackle season - five interceptions (second on the team and tied for ninth in the league) and a single-season career-best 14 pass breakups. He made his Cowboys debut against the New York Giants on September 9, recording nine tackles and one pass breakup. After the season, on February 21, 2008, the Cowboys placed te franchise tag on him, insuring he would play at least one more season with the team.[2] Later, on July 15, he signed a six-year, $38 million contract.[2] In 2008, Hamlin was elected as one of the defensive team captains for the season and finished fourth on the team - first in the secondary - with 92 tackles, along with three pass breakups, one interception, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Personal
Hamlin is not related to fellow Cowboys safety Michael Hamlin.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Seattle safety Ken Hamlin in intensive care after fight". USAToday.com. USAToday. October 17, 2005. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c Eatman, Nick (July 15, 2008). "Hamlin's Gamble Pays Off With Six-Year Contract". DallasCowboys.com. Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ Phillips, Rob (April 29, 2009). "A Closer Look at the Cowboys' Final Six Picks". DallasCowboys.com. Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
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