| Number | 58, 54 |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Birth date | March 2, 1971 (age 55) |
| Birth place | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 1 |
| Weight lb | 235 |
| High school | Northeast |
| College | Tulane |
| Draftyear | 1994 |
| Draftround | 6 |
| Draftpick | 175 |
| Pastteams | |
| Statlabel 1 | Tackles |
| Statvalue 1 | 20 |
| Statlabel 2 | Passes defended |
| Statvalue 2 | 1 |
| Pfr | H/HamiRu20 |
Ruffin Hamilton III (born March 2, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Tulane Green Wave, he played in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons.
College career
He played at the collegiate level at Tulane University.[1] He also was a guard in basketball during his time there.[2]
Professional career
Hamilton was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1994 NFL draft and spent the 1994 NFL season with the team.[3] After two years away from the NFL, he spent three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.
Personal life
Hamilton was born on March 2, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan.[4] His son Elijah Hamilton is a cornerback for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL who also played for the Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins.[5]
References
- ^ "Ruffin Hamilton Stats, News and Video". NFL.com. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Ruffin Hamilton College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ "Ruffin Hamilton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Huber, Bill (2023-08-23). "Son of Former Packers Draft Pick Ready for Challenge". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-11-10.