Marcus Hamilton (American football)

Marcus Christopher David Hamilton (born February 17, 1984) is an American former professional 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.

Marcus Hamilton

No. 24, 32, 37, 23
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1984-02-17) February 17, 1984 (age 41) Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:	Centreville (Clifton, Virginia)
College:	Virginia
NFL draft:	2007: 7th round, 245th pick
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2007–2008) Chicago Bears (2008) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009) Las Vegas Locomotives (2009)
Career highlights and awards
UFL champion (2009) 2× Second-team All-ACC (2005, 2006)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 7 Pass deflections: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.