Derrick Hamilton
Derrick T. Hamilton is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
Hamilton was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos and Toronto Argonauts.
Early life
Hamilton played his high school football at Dillon High School. His senior season in high school, Hamilton had more interceptions returned for touchdowns than receptions returned for touchdowns. His high school career totals were 36 catches for 745 yds and 9 touchdowns. This was mainly because his high school team mostly ran the ball. He had eight kickoffs returned for scores, and eight INT's with 3 returned for scores.Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Hamilton never caught a pass in his time with the 49ers and played in only the final two games of his rookie season. Hamilton tore a ligament in his left knee during a summer workout and did not play a down in his second year in the NFL.While supposedly nursing his damaged knee, Hamilton did not participate in summer training activities. Early in training camp, Hamilton injured his hamstring and barely participated in workouts.
On August 11, of the 2006 San Francisco 49ers season, Hamilton was waived without ever catching a single pass.