Connor Hamlett
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Connor Hamlett
| image = Connor Hamlett (cropped).jpg
| caption = Hamlett with the Seattle Dragons in 2020
| current_team =
| number = 89
| position = Tight end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|4|12}}
| birth_place = Riverside, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 7
| weight_lbs = 259
| high_school = Meadowdale {{nowrap|(Lynnwood, Washington)}}
| college = Oregon State (2010–2014)
| undraftedyear = 2015
| pastteams =
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Arizona Hotshots ({{AAF Year|2019}})
- Seattle Dragons ({{XFL Year|2020}})
| status =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 1
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 17
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 1
| pfr = HamlCo01
}}
Connor Hamlett (born April 12, 1992) is an American former professional football tight end who played for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He lettered in football, basketball and track at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington, where he earned All-State honors in football his senior year. He played college football at Oregon State, recording career totals of 104 receptions for 1,109 yards and 10 touchdowns. He finished third in school history in receptions for a tight end and fifth in receiving yards for a tight end. He was named Pac-12 All-Academic second-team his junior season in 2013 and Pac-12 All-Academic first-team his senior season in 2014. Hamlett signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars after going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, but was waived before the start of the 2015 season. He then had short stints on the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints before being signed to the Browns' practice squad in December 2015. He played in three games, starting two, for the Browns in 2016, and caught one pass for a 17-yard touchdown. Hamlett was also a preseason member of the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 but suffered an injury and was released before the start of the 2017 season. He later played for the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football in 2019 and the Seattle Dragons of the XFL in 2020.
Early life
Hamlett was a three-year letterman in football at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington as a tight end.{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/roster/Connor-Hamlett/034c2bae-cc8d-4862-811c-85ee4dc5f6ef |title=Connor Hamlett |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |publisher=Cleveland Browns |access-date=October 9, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015020451/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/roster/Connor-Hamlett/034c2bae-cc8d-4862-811c-85ee4dc5f6ef |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/3a4a-east-west-all-star-football-rosters/ |title=3A/4A East West All-Star Football Rosters - HeraldNet.com |work=The Everett Herald |date=April 12, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011235135/http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/3a4a-east-west-all-star-football-rosters/ |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He earned second-team All-WesCo League 3A honors his junior season.{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/a-look-at-oregon-state-s-recruiting-class/article_98d7388e-1113-11df-bd4c-001cc4c002e0.html |title=A look at Oregon State's recruiting class |work=Corvallis Gazette-Times |date=February 3, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |author=Kirkpatrick, Cliff |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012010601/http://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/a-look-at-oregon-state-s-recruiting-class/article_98d7388e-1113-11df-bd4c-001cc4c002e0.html |archive-date=October 12, 2016 }} He recorded 43 receptions for 648 yards and six touchdowns his senior year, earning second-team All-State, Associated Press Class 3A honorable mention All-State,{{cite web|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/associated-press-all-state-football-team/ |title=Associated Press All-State football team |work=The Seattle Times |date=December 28, 2009 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012002615/http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/associated-press-all-state-football-team/ |archive-date=October 12, 2016 }} and first-team All-WesCo League 3A honors.{{cite web|work=The Seattle Times |url=http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/highschoolsports/2010312634_allleaguefootball20.html |title=All-league football selections |date=November 19, 2009 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012010924/http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/highschoolsports/2010312634_allleaguefootball20.html |archive-date=October 12, 2016 }} He also played defensive end his senior year, which was his first year playing on the defensive line.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/943117-breaking-beavs-land-wash-te-will-grayshirt |title=Breaking: Beavs land Wash. TE, will grayshirt |publisher=Scout.com |date=February 1, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |author=Bolton, Barry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011173550/http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/943117-breaking-beavs-land-wash-te-will-grayshirt |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} Meadowdale High finished with an 11–1 record his senior year; winning the first 11 games before losing in the Class 3A state quarterfinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/gates-says-new-n-korea-facility-could-lead-to-more-nukes/ |title=Meadowdale loses to Union in state football quarterfinals |work=The Everett Herald |date=November 21, 2009 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015014921/http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/gates-says-new-n-korea-facility-could-lead-to-more-nukes/ |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }} He was selected to participate in the 2010 Class 3A/4A East–West All-Star Football Game as part of the West Team but chose not to play in the game.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/stars-arrive-in-everett-to-prepare-for-annual-prep-football-game/ |title=Stars arrive in Everett to prepare for annual prep football game - HeraldNet.com |work=The Everett Herald |date=June 28, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011235856/http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/stars-arrive-in-everett-to-prepare-for-annual-prep-football-game/ |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} In addition to lining up at the normal tight end spot, Hamlett was also used split out wide at the wide receiver spot while at Meadowdale.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/washington/story/794985-friday-night-lights-double-dip |title=Friday Night Lights – Double Dip |publisher=Scout.com |date=September 27, 2008 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author=Eklund, Scott |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015182343/http://www.scout.com/college/washington/story/794985-friday-night-lights-double-dip |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/681479-friday-night-lights-prospect-analysis |title=Friday Night Lights: Prospect Analysis |publisher=Scout.com |date=September 19, 2007 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author1=Fetters, C. |author2=Eklund, S. |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015182345/http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/681479-friday-night-lights-prospect-analysis |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }}
He was also a three-year letterman in basketball. He earned second-team All-WesCo South honors his junior year in 2008–09 as Meadowdale won a share of the WesCo South title, won the 3A District 1 title and also finished sixth in the Class 3A state tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/2008-9-winter-all-wesco-teams/ |title=2008-9 Winter All-Wesco Teams |work=The Everett Herald |date=March 23, 2009 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012011211/http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/2008-9-winter-all-wesco-teams/ |archive-date=October 12, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/mavericks-take-sixth-place/ |title=Mavericks take sixth place |work=The Everett Herald |date=March 18, 2009 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015010411/http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/mavericks-take-sixth-place/ |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/mavericks-take-district-boys-basketball-title-earn-state-berth/ |title=Mavericks take district boys basketball title, earn state berth |work=The Everett Herald |date=March 6, 2009 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015010600/http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/mavericks-take-district-boys-basketball-title-earn-state-berth/ |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }} He was team co-captain his senior year and garnered first-team All-WesCo South accolades after averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/all-league-boys-basketball/ |title=All-league boys basketball |work=The Seattle Times |date=March 23, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015025556/http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/all-league-boys-basketball/ |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }} In the 2010 Class 3A state boys basketball tournament, Hamlett averaged 24 points and 10 rebounds per game and earned first-team All-Tournament honors as Meadowdale High finished in fifth place.{{cite web|url=http://www.bellevuereporter.com/sports/87601752.html?mobile=true |title=Bellevue finishes seventh |work=Bellevue Reporter |date=March 13, 2010 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |author=Willits, Joel |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015030712/http://www.bellevuereporter.com/sports/87601752.html?mobile=true |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }} The team also finished second in the 3A District 1 tournament and second in the WesCo South. He was named The Herald's 2010 All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/hamlett-second-to-none-for-mavericks/ |title=Hamlett second to none for Mavericks |work=The Everett Herald |date=March 23, 2010 |access-date=October 14, 2016 |author=Walker, Abby |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015003617/http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/hamlett-second-to-none-for-mavericks/ |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }}
He earned two letters in track as well. He graduated from Meadowdale High School in 2010.{{cite web|url=http://lynnwoodtoday.com/meadowdale-graduate-hamlett-signs-as-free-agent-with-jacksonville-jaguars/ |title=Meadowdale graduate Hamlett signs as free agent with Jacksonville Jaguars |work=Lynnwood Today |date=May 2, 2015 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011132500/http://lynnwoodtoday.com/meadowdale-graduate-hamlett-signs-as-free-agent-with-jacksonville-jaguars/ |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}
In the class of 2010, Hamlett was rated a two-star football recruit by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com.{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/106994 |title=Connor Hamlett |publisher=Rivals.com |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011140618/https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/106994 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/player/107599-connor-hamlett |title=Connor Hamlett |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011141559/http://www.scout.com/player/107599-connor-hamlett |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://insider.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/99761/connor-hamlett |title=Connor Hamlett |work=ESPN.com |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011140735/http://insider.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/99761/connor-hamlett |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He was also rated the No. 99 tight end in the country by Scout.com,{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/topic/players?s=143&position="Tight |title=2010 Tight End Football Recruiting Prospects |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011141125/http://www.scout.com/topic/players?s=143&position=%22Tight%20End%22&category=%22Football%20Recruiting%22&league=%22HS%22&classYear=2010 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} and the No. 50 tight end in the country by ESPN.com.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/position/tight-end-y/class/2010/view/position |title=2010 ESPN Top Tight Ends |work=ESPN.com |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011140702/http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/position/tight-end-y/class/2010/view/position |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He was also rated both a three-star recruit and the No. 83 tight end in the country on 247Sports.com's composite rating, which takes into account the ratings of all the other major recruiting services in the country.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Player/Connor-Hamlett-3632/?PlayerInstitution=17881 |title=Connor Hamlett |publisher=247Sports |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011141247/http://247sports.com/Player/Connor-Hamlett-3632?PlayerInstitution=17881 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web | url=https://247sports.com/Season/2010-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&Position=TE | title=2010 Top Tight End Recruits | publisher=247Sports | access-date=October 11, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Article/247Rating-Explanation-81574 |title=247Sports Rating Explanation |publisher=247Sports |date=July 20, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007190529/http://247sports.com/Article/247Rating-Explanation-81574 |archive-date=October 7, 2016 }} In February 2009, Scout.com released its 2010 Northwest Fab 50 ranking, which rated the top 50 football players in the Northwest graduating in 2010. Hamlett was rated No. 33 and listed as a wide receiver.{{cite web|url=http://gshlfootball.com/scoutcom-ranks-saylor-and-garyson-among-2010-northwest-hot-50 |title=Scout.com Ranks Saylor and Grayson Among 2010 Northwest Hot 50 |website=GSHLFootball.com |date=February 16, 2009 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author=Levesque, Bryan |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015183633/http://gshlfootball.com/scoutcom-ranks-saylor-and-garyson-among-2010-northwest-hot-50 |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://cfn.scout.com/a.z?s=451&p=8&c=1&nid=3369969&pg=2 |title=Connor Hamlett |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=October 15, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015183730/http://cfn.scout.com/a.z?s=451&p=8&c=1&nid=3369969&pg=2 |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/835998-2010-northwest-fab-50 |title=2010 Northwest Fab 50 |publisher=Scout.com |date=February 3, 2009 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author=Fetters, Chris |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115083936/http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/835998-2010-northwest-fab-50 |archive-date=November 15, 2015 }}{{cite web|url=http://recruiting.scout.com/3/2010_fb_Northwest_100.html |title=Scout.com 2010 Northwest Hot 50 |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=October 15, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090222152647/http://recruiting.scout.com/3/2010_fb_Northwest_100.html |archive-date=February 22, 2009 }}
He committed to Oregon State in February 2010. He also received an offer from Washington State.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/washington-state/story/938931-cougs-have-hamlett-thinking-gray |title=Cougs have Hamlett thinking gray |publisher=Scout.com |date=January 18, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |author=Bolton, Barry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011173559/http://www.scout.com/college/washington-state/story/938931-cougs-have-hamlett-thinking-gray |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} When Hamlett committed to Oregon State in February, the team offered him a grayshirt, which he accepted.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/943117-breaking-beavs-land-wash-te-will-grayshirt |title=Breaking: Beavs land Wash. TE, will grayshirt |publisher=Scout.com |date=February 1, 2010 |access-date=October 25, 2016 |author=Bolton, Barry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011173550/http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/943117-breaking-beavs-land-wash-te-will-grayshirt |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/beavers-replenish-depth-with-recruiting-class/article_2f84b234-0f75-11df-9ed2-001cc4c002e0.html |title=Beavers replenish depth with 2010 recruiting class |work=Corvallis Gazette-Times |date=February 3, 2010 |access-date=October 25, 2016 |author=Kirkpatrick, Cliff |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025213339/http://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/beavers-replenish-depth-with-recruiting-class/article_2f84b234-0f75-11df-9ed2-001cc4c002e0.html |archive-date=October 25, 2016 }} In March, it was reported that Hamlett was not grayshirting as originally planned and was instead walking-on in 2010 and going on scholarship after the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/952564-te-connor-hamlett-will-walk-on-first-go-on-scholie-after-season |title=TE Connor Hamlett: Will walk-on first, go on scholie after season |publisher=Scout.com |date=March 9, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011173545/http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/952564-te-connor-hamlett-will-walk-on-first-go-on-scholie-after-season |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/953206-bf-c-scholarship-tracker-update-03-11-2010 |title=BF.C Scholarship Tracker update: 03.11.2010 |publisher=Scout.com |date=March 11, 2010 |access-date=October 25, 2016 |author=Norz, Dan |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025212237/http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/953206-bf-c-scholarship-tracker-update-03-11-2010 |archive-date=October 25, 2016 }} However, in August 2010, it was reported he had been given a scholarship.{{cite web|url=http://special.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/sevendays/25157150-35/riley-beavers-practice-practices-team.csp |title=It's steady as she goes for OSU |work=The Register-Guard |date=August 10, 2010 |access-date=October 25, 2016 |author=Clark, Bob |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025214908/http://special.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/sevendays/25157150-35/riley-beavers-practice-practices-team.csp |archive-date=October 25, 2016 }}
Hamlett's brother, Casey, played football at Western Washington from 2007 to 2008 and at Washington State from 2009 to 2010.{{cite web | url=http://www.wsucougars.com/news/2013/4/18/208261113.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828195132/http://www.wsucougars.com/news/2013/4/18/208261113.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 28, 2017 | title=Casey Hamlett Profile – The Washington State University Official Athletic Site | website=WSUCougars.com |publisher=Washington State University | access-date=August 28, 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://www.wwuvikings.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020707aac.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828195206/http://www.wwuvikings.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020707aac.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 28, 2017 | title=Western announces 2007 football recruiting class | website=WWUVikings.com |publisher=Western Washington University | date=February 7, 2007 | access-date=August 28, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2014/08/with_plenty_of_questions_surro.html |title=Tight end Connor Hamlett provides reliability to Oregon State Beavers offense with plenty of questions |work=The Oregonian |date=August 26, 2014 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Mizell, Gina |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011013941/http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2014/08/with_plenty_of_questions_surro.html |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}
College career
Hamlett played as a tight end for the Oregon State Beavers of Oregon State University from 2011 to 2014. In 2010, he was redshirted and shared the offensive scout MVP award with Tyler Anderson.{{cite web|url=http://www.osubeavers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1759 |title=Connor Hamlett |website=OSUBeavers.com |publisher=Oregon State University|access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011014552/http://www.osubeavers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1759 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He majored in business management at Oregon State.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/1511415-nfl-combine-osu-oversight-not-an-oversight |title=NFL Combine OSU oversight, not an oversight |publisher=Scout.com |date=February 8, 2015 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |author=Phillips, Jim |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011144311/http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/1511415-nfl-combine-osu-oversight-not-an-oversight |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}
He played in 11 games in 2011 and earned Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention honors. He appeared in 13 games, starting 7, in 2012. He caught 32 passes for 403 yards and 3 touchdowns.{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/07/oregon_state_rising_stars_for_1.html |title=Oregon State rising stars for 2013: No. 9 -- tight end Connor Hamlett |work=The Oregonian |date=July 27, 2013 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |author=Schnell, Lindsay |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011132234/http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/07/oregon_state_rising_stars_for_1.html |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He also earned Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention honors for the second straight year.
Hamlett played in 11 games, starting 10, in 2013. He caught 40 passes for 364 yards and 5 touchdowns. He garnered All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors and Pac-12 All-Academic second-team honors. He missed two games due to knee problems.{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/1363893-osu-2013-season-in-review-tight-end |title=OSU 2013 Season in Review: Tight End |publisher=Scout.com |date=January 7, 2014 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |author=Wilson-McGrath, Drew |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011165316/http://www.scout.com/college/oregon-state/story/1363893-osu-2013-season-in-review-tight-end |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He had three minor knee surgeries during and after his junior season: one in October, one after the final regular season game and one after the team's bowl game.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/meadowdale-alum-hamlett-decides-not-to-pursue-an-nfl-career/ |title=Meadowdale alum Hamlett decides not to pursue an NFL career |work=The Everett Herald |date=January 21, 2015 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |author=Myhre, Rich |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012021611/http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/meadowdale-alum-hamlett-decides-not-to-pursue-an-nfl-career/ |archive-date=October 12, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/10/oregon_state_football_tight_en.html |title=Oregon State football: Tight end Connor Hamlett to have knee surgery |work=The Oregonian |date=October 16, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author=Schnell, Lindsay |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016030218/http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/10/oregon_state_football_tight_en.html |archive-date=October 16, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/199267-beavers-notes-osu-running-into-formidable-usc-defense |title=Beavers notes: OSU running into formidable USC defense |work=Portland Tribune |date=October 29, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author=Eggers, Kerry |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016030010/http://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/199267-beavers-notes-osu-running-into-formidable-usc-defense |archive-date=October 16, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/12/oregon_state_football_dj_alexa_1.html |title=Oregon State football: D.J. Alexander has neck surgery, will miss Hawaii Bowl |work=The Oregonian |date=December 14, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author=Letourneau, Connor |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016025218/http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/12/oregon_state_football_dj_alexa_1.html |archive-date=October 16, 2016 }}
In July 2014, Hamlett was named to the watchlist for the John Mackey Award, which is given to the best tight end in college football.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Bolt/Oregon-St-TE-Connor-Hamlett-makes-John-Mackey-Award-Watch-List-29519218 |title=Oregon St. TE Connor Hamlett makes John Mackey Award Watch List |publisher=247Sports |date=July 8, 2014 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Adams, Kipp |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011020941/http://247sports.com/Bolt/Oregon-St-TE-Connor-Hamlett-makes-John-Mackey-Award-Watch-List-29519218 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2014-john-mackey-award-watch-list-0ap2000000364598 |title=2014 John Mackey Award watch list |work=NFL.com |date=July 8, 2014 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011021157/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000364598/article/2014-john-mackey-award-watch-list |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} On October 13, 2014, he was named to the midseason watchlist for the John Mackey Award.{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2014/10/connor_hamlett_makes_john_mack.html |title=Connor Hamlett makes John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List |work=The Oregonian |date=October 13, 2014 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Letourneau, Connor |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011021230/http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2014/10/connor_hamlett_makes_john_mack.html |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He played in 12 games, all starts, in 2014 and totaled 32 receptions for 342 yards and 2 touchdowns. He earned Pac-12 All-Academic first-team honors. He reportedly played his senior season "at about 80 percent" due to knee pain and other issues.
Hamlett played in 47 games, with 29 starts, during his college career. He recorded career totals of 104 receptions for 1,109 yards and 10 touchdowns.{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-TE-Connor-Hamlett-DB-Tim-Scott-to-practice-squad-/4d5ef056-50b0-4e9c-ac1e-047c93222683 |title=Browns sign TE Connor Hamlett, DB Tim Scott to practice squad |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |publisher=Cleveland Browns |date=December 8, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215230214/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-TE-Connor-Hamlett-DB-Tim-Scott-to-practice-squad-/4d5ef056-50b0-4e9c-ac1e-047c93222683 |archive-date=February 15, 2016 }} He was the fifth Oregon State tight end to record at least 1,000 career receiving yards. His 104 receptions were third most in school history for a tight end and his 1,109 receiving yards were fifth most in school history for a tight end.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
In a January 2015 story with The Herald, it was reported that Hamlett was retiring from football due to knee problems. Hamlett said that "after the season I decided it was time to hang it up. I didn’t want to be in pain every day. I felt like it was time to move on and live a normal life." He also said, "I’m sure I’ll wish I was still out there playing." In a story with The Florida Times-Union shortly after signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Hamlett said, "I just took some time off because I was banged up" and that "I love the game of football, and I wanted to play. The whole [story] kind of got blown out of proportion." He had previously returned to training and began feeling 100 percent in early March.{{cite web|url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-05-23/story/jaguars-insider-tight-end-connor-hamlett-ready-opportunity |title=Jaguars Insider: After brief break, rookie tight end Connor Hamlett ready to compete |work=The Florida Times-Union |date=May 23, 2015 |access-date=October 15, 2016 |author=O'Halloran, Ryan |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015195139/http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-05-23/story/jaguars-insider-tight-end-connor-hamlett-ready-opportunity |archive-date=October 15, 2016 }} Due to his break, he did not participate in the 2015 NFL Combine or Oregon State's Pro Day.
Hamlett was rated the 31st best tight end in the 2015 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108146&draftyear=2015&genpos=TE |title=Connor Hamlett |website=NFLDraftScout.com |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011024621/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108146&draftyear=2015&genpos=TE |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} Lance Zierlein of NFL.com projected that he would go undrafted and be a priority free agent. Zierlein stated that Hamlett was "Stiff, with limited athleticism" and that he "must improve his play strength at the point of attack and make his way as a blocking tight end to have a shot".{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/connor-hamlett?id=2553342 |title=Connor Hamlett |work=NFL.com |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011024926/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/connor-hamlett?id=2553342 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}
=Early career=
Hamlett signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 3, 2015, after going undrafted in the 2015 draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/’15-NFL-Draft-Jaguars-agree-to-terms-with-nine-free-agents/4df0ec67-bff8-4761-97a9-1207768d34ca |title='15 NFL Draft: Jaguars agree to terms with nine free agents |website=Jaguars.com |publisher=Jacksonville Jaguars |date=May 3, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Oehser, John |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011023541/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/%E2%80%9915-NFL-Draft-Jaguars-agree-to-terms-with-nine-free-agents/4df0ec67-bff8-4761-97a9-1207768d34ca |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He was released by the Jaguars on August 29.{{cite web|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-trim-roster-to-75-players/fdff5ddb-e26b-4b7d-91a2-70ab89abbdfd |title=Jaguars trim roster to 75 players |website=Jaguars.com |publisher=Jacksonville Jaguars |date=August 29, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Oehser, John |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011023735/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-trim-roster-to-75-players/fdff5ddb-e26b-4b7d-91a2-70ab89abbdfd |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He signed with the Jaguars on September 2 and was released by the team on September 4, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://nfl.kffl.com/player/33869/nfl/news |title=Connor Hamlett |website=KFFL.com |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011024441/http://nfl.kffl.com/player/33869/nfl/news |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-moves-Eighteen-done-four-to-go/580bdeae-b80c-4e0c-ac6b-7a9317c3bf49 |title=Roster moves: Eighteen done, four to go |website=Jaguars.com |publisher=Jacksonville Jaguars |date=September 4, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Oehser, John |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011024114/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-moves-Eighteen-done-four-to-go/580bdeae-b80c-4e0c-ac6b-7a9317c3bf49 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}
He was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on September 16, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Vandervelde-Signed-In-Trio-Of-Moves/2a73c311-79ae-4a42-b657-8780fd805b7e |title=Vandervelde Signed In Trio Of Moves |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |publisher=Philadelphia Eagles|date=September 16, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Smith, Alex |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011025224/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Vandervelde-Signed-In-Trio-Of-Moves/2a73c311-79ae-4a42-b657-8780fd805b7e |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He was released by the Eagles on September 21, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Sign-QB-Thad-Lewis/8793fca8-22ff-4685-8a83-26c4c505ac47 |title=Eagles Sign QB Thad Lewis |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |publisher=Philadelphia Eagles |date=September 21, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=McPherson, Chris |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011025358/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Sign-QB-Thad-Lewis/8793fca8-22ff-4685-8a83-26c4c505ac47 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}
Hamlett was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on September 23, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_saints_sign_te_con_1.html |title=New Orleans Saints sign TE Connor Hamlett to practice squad |work=The Times-Picayune |date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Woodbery, Evan |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011025705/http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_saints_sign_te_con_1.html |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He was released by the team on October 6, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_saints_add_to_2_ro.html |title=New Orleans Saints add 2 to roster, 1 to squad on Tuesday |work=The Times-Picayune |date=October 7, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Woodbery, Evan |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011025938/http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_saints_add_to_2_ro.html |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}
=Cleveland Browns=
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Hamlett was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on December 8, 2015. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 5, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns |title=Cleveland Browns Transactions - 2016 |work=ESPN.com |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011030404/http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/connor-hamlett-player-transactions |title=Connor Hamlett |work=Fox Sports |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011023431/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/connor-hamlett-player-transactions |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He was released by the Browns on September 3 and was signed to the team's practice squad on September 4.{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Cleveland-Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/5a61e8ac-86b6-4a03-925c-c546358aaa86 |title=Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |publisher=Cleveland Browns |date=September 3, 2016 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Gribble, Andrew |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011030546/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Cleveland-Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/5a61e8ac-86b6-4a03-925c-c546358aaa86 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.chroniclet.com/browns-notes/2016/09/04/Browns-claim-5-players-cut-5-as-th.html |title=Browns claim 5 players as they change out bottom of roster |work=The Chronicle |date=September 4, 2016 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |author=Petrak, Scott |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011031047/http://www.chroniclet.com/browns-notes/2016/09/04/Browns-claim-5-players-cut-5-as-th.html |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He was promoted to the active roster on October 4.{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-TE-Connor-Hamlett-to-active-roster/b72fa799-d629-458b-85f5-31bde9320cdd |title=Browns sign TE Connor Hamlett to active roster |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |publisher=Cleveland Browns |date=October 4, 2016 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011124424/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-TE-Connor-Hamlett-to-active-roster/b72fa799-d629-458b-85f5-31bde9320cdd |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }} He made his NFL debut, and first career start, against the New England Patriots on October 9 and recorded one reception, a 17-yard touchdown pass from Charlie Whitehurst.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/meadowdale-grad-hamlett-scores-first-nfl-touchdown/ |title=Meadowdale grad Hamlett scores his first NFL touchdown |work=The Everett Herald |date=October 9, 2016 |access-date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011125740/http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/meadowdale-grad-hamlett-scores-first-nfl-touchdown/ |archive-date=October 11, 2016 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/player/connorhamlett/2553771/gamelogs?season=2016 | title=Connor Hamlett | work=NFL.com | access-date=October 11, 2016}} The Browns waived Hamlett on October 31.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/connor-hamlett-waived-by-browns/ |title=Connor Hamlett: Waived by Browns |work=CBS Sports |date=October 31, 2016 |access-date=November 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101233738/http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/connor-hamlett-waived-by-browns/ |archive-date=November 1, 2016 }} He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 2, 2016.{{cite web|title=Browns sign TE Connor Hamlett to practice squad|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-TE-Connor-Hamlett-to-practice-squad/6082ee1a-3196-4531-bf3f-1f1084a0698b|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=November 2, 2016|access-date=November 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102143053/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-TE-Connor-Hamlett-to-practice-squad/6082ee1a-3196-4531-bf3f-1f1084a0698b|archive-date=November 2, 2016|url-status=dead}} He played in 3 games, starting 2, during the 2016 season and caught 1 pass for a 17-yard touchdown. Hamlett became a free agent after the 2016 season.{{cite web | url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2017/1/3/14159070/browns-sign-eight-players-to-reserve-future-deals-but-not-connor-hamlett | title=dawgsbynature.com | website=DawgsByNature.com | date=Jan 3, 2017 | accessdate=13 September 2024 | author=Pokorny, Chris}}
=Later career=
Hamlett signed a reserve/future contract with the Dallas Cowboys on January 16, 2017.{{cite web|title=Showers, Rod Smith Among 12 Players Signed To Cowboys Offseason Roster|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/01/16/showers-rod-smith-among-12-players-signed-cowboys-offseason-roster|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=January 16, 2017}} He broke his fibula during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on August 12.{{cite web | url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article/dallas-cowboys-te-connor-hamlett-suffers-fractured-ankle-vs-rams-106077679/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825195235/http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Cowboys-TE-Connor-Hamlett-suffers-fractured-ankle-vs-Rams-106077679 | url-status=live | archive-date=August 25, 2017 | title=Cowboys TE Connor Hamlett suffers fractured ankle vs. Rams | publisher=247Sports | date=August 13, 2017 | access-date=August 25, 2017 | author=Walker, Patrik}}{{cite web | url=http://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2017/08/15/dallas-cowboys-m-j-mcfarland-connor-hamlett-jason-witten/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825195351/http://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2017/08/15/dallas-cowboys-m-j-mcfarland-connor-hamlett-jason-witten/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 25, 2017 | title=After injury to Hamlett, Cowboys to sign new TE to join the party | work=USA Today | date=August 15, 2017 | access-date=August 25, 2017 | author=Modisette, Kevin}} The injury was reported as possibly being season-ending.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cowboys-connor-hamlett-on-injured-reserve/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825200711/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cowboys-connor-hamlett-on-injured-reserve/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 25, 2017 | title=Cowboys' Connor Hamlett: On injured reserve | work=CBS Sports | date=August 17, 2017 | access-date=August 25, 2017}} He was waived/injured on August 15, and placed on injured reserve on August 16.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |author-link=Charean Williams |date=August 15, 2017 |title=Cowboys' signings include TE M.J. McFarland, WR Corey Washington |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/08/15/cowboys-signings-include-te-m-j-mcfarland-wr-corey-washington/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825195727/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/08/15/cowboys-signings-include-te-m-j-mcfarland-wr-corey-washington/ |archive-date=August 25, 2017 |publisher=NBC Sports}}{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/teams/dallascowboys/transactions?team=DAL | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825200024/http://www.nfl.com/teams/dallascowboys/transactions?team=DAL | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 25, 2017 | title=Dallas Cowboys Transactions | work=NFL.com | access-date=August 25, 2017}} He was released on August 24, 2017, after reaching an injury settlement.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/connor-hamlett-reaches-injury-settlement/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825195616/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/connor-hamlett-reaches-injury-settlement/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 25, 2017 | title=Connor Hamlett: Reaches injury settlement | work=CBS Sports | date=August 24, 2017 | access-date=August 25, 2017}}
In 2018, Hamlett signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.{{cite web |title=Arizona Hotshots football 2019 schedule, roster, coaching staff |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/football/2018/11/27/arizona-hotshots-football-2019-schedule-roster-coaching-staff/1660569002/ |work=The Arizona Republic |access-date=December 17, 2018 |language=en}} He appeared in all 8 games, starting one, for the Hotshots, catching 5 passes for 40 yards. He also scored a two-point conversion.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/h/haml00175.html | title=Connor Hamlett | work=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=13 September 2024}} In April 2019, the rest of the season was cancelled after the league ceased operations.{{Cite web |last1=Rothstein |first1=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}
In October 2019, Hamlett was selected by the Seattle Dragons during the 2020 XFL draft's open phase.{{cite web|last=Talbot|first=Damond|url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2019/10/xfl-draft-8/|title=XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected|work=NFLDraftDiamonds.com|date=October 16, 2019|access-date=October 23, 2019}} He played in all five games for the Dragons, recording 4 receptions for 35 yards.{{cite web |title=XFL Connor Hamlett stats |url=https://stats.xfl.com/Player/10208 |website=XFL.com |access-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-date=July 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705221854/https://stats.xfl.com/Player/10208 |url-status=dead }} In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season.{{cite web |title=XFL Injured Reserve |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-injured-reserve |website=XFL.com |access-date=February 25, 2020}} He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |work=The Seattle Times |date=April 10, 2020 |access-date=July 17, 2020}}
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External links
- [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/connor-hamlett-1.html College statistics]
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