Nate Hemsley
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Date of birth: | May 5, 1974 | ||
| Place of birth: | Willingboro Township, New Jersey | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Delran (NJ) | ||
| College: | Syracuse | ||
| Undrafted: | 1997 | ||
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Nathaniel Richard Hemsley (born May 5, 1974) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Syracuse University.
Early years
Hemsley grew up in Delran Township, New Jersey and graduated from Delran High School in 1991, before accepting a scholarship from Syracuse University.[1]
As a freshman in 1993, he was named the started at inside linebacker and led the team in total tackles with 81.[2] In 1994, he was lost for the season with a knee injury he suffered against the University of Oklahoma.[3]
As a senior, in 1996, he again led the team in total tackles with 106,[2] while being named First-team All-Big East.[4]
Professional career
Houston Oilers
On April 21, 1997, he was signed as a undrafted free agent by the Houston Oilers.[5] He was waived on August 13.[6]
Dallas Cowboys
In 1997, Hemsley was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, where he spent most of the season until being activated for the last 2 games to play on special teams. On August 31, 1998, he was re-signed by the Cowboys.[7] After appearing in three games playing on the short-yardage defense and on special teams, he was injured while covering a punt and was placed on the injured reserve list with a dislocated right ankle and a broken leg.[8] He was cut by the Cowboys on October 27, 1999.[7]
Miami Dolphins
Over a year later, on November 14, 2000, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins to their practice squad.[9] On February 19, 2001, he was re-signed to a two-year contract.[7] He was then cut on August 28.[10]
Carolina Panthers
On October 3, 2001, he was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[7] He appeared in 9 games (3 starts), before being released on March 20, 2002.[7]
References
- ↑ Carchidi, Sam. "Hemsley's Debut At Vet Delayed The Pride Of Delran High, Now A Dallas Cowboy, Is Out With A Broken Leg.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1, 1998. Accessed May 22, 2016. "Growing up in Delran, Nate Hemsley was a devoted Eagles follower who idolized Wes Hopkins, Byron Evans, Reggie White, and the rest of the NFL club's multitalented defense.... For good reason. Hemsley, the pride of Delran High, is a member of the Dallas Cowboys."
- 1 2 "Defensive Season-By-Season Leaders". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Zeier, Pelton SEC players of week". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "SU's All BIG EAST Selections". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Oilers sign 19 free agents". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Oilers". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/nate-hemsley-player-transactions
- ↑ "Cowboys Overpower G-Men". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Dolphins punt Thomas on injured reserve". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Dolphins waive Heupel, two others". Retrieved February 19, 2016.