Arlington Hambright (born January 30, 1996) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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College career

After graduating Belleville as a no-star recruit, Hambright played his first two years of college football at

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. He then transferred to

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, where he redshirted a year and had a year cut short due to injury. Hambright played his final season of college at

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Professional career

Chicago Bears

Hambright was selected by the

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in the seventh round (226th overall) of the

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, previously acquired from the

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as part of the blockbuster Khalil Mack trade that sent two first round picks ( Josh Jacobs and

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) to the Raiders. He signed a four-year rookie contract with the team on July 21. He made his NFL debut on special teams against the

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in Week 8. He made his first NFL start the following week against the

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. He appeared in nine games during the 2020 season. On August 31, 2021, Hambright was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the

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the next day.

New England Patriots

On January 18, 2022, Hambright signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on August 30, 2022.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 1, 2022, Hambright was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. On August 31, 2023, Hambright was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 19. Hambright was released on December 14 and re-signed to the practice squad. On January 8, 2024, he signed a reserve/future contract. Hambright was waived by the Colts on August 27, 2024. He played two games with the Colts during the 2023 season.

Houston Texans

On September 9, 2024, Hambright signed with the

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practice squad. He was released on October 22.

Tennessee Titans

On October 29, 2024, Hambright was signed to the

practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 28. Hambright played four games on

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during the 2024 season. On April 29, 2025, Hambright was waived by the Titans.

References

External links

Colorado Buffaloes bio
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