Chad Hamilton (born October 21, 1991) is a retired

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and center. He played

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. After going undrafted in the

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, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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. Before the start of the Bears' 2015 training camp, Hamilton announced his retirement.

College career

A four-year starter, Hamilton redshirted and started at left guard in 2011 before kicking out to left tackle. He started every game there the last three seasons, earning consensus All-American honors as a senior in 2014 - three-time All-Big South honors the last three years.

Professional career

2015 NFL Draft

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the

, he signed with the

. Hamilton later retired during the offseason that year.

References

External links

*http://www.nfl.com/player/chadhamilton/2553530/profile *http://www.goccusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chad_hamilton_586987.html *https://web.archive.org/web/20150725131454/http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2578 *http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483683/article/coastal-carolinas-hamilton-is-a-*lateround-possibility {{DEFAULTSORT:Hamilton, Chad 1991 births Living people Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football players Players of American football from Charleston, South Carolina