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Pronounced HAM-larr ¡K a talented player who has been slowed by injury the last two years ¡K has provided depth at both outside linebacker slots ¡K a very athletic player who makes plays in the open field ¡K possesses good footwork ¡K a good competitor who fits well into the Deacon defensive system ¡K could play his way back into the rotation with impressive workouts during two-a-days.
2002
Saw action in seven games while battling various injuries ¡K had two tackles and a fumble recovery during the season ¡K posted one stop against both Northern Illinois and NC State while also recovering a Wolfpack fumble.
2001
Saw action in nine games as a redshirt freshman ¡K started the first four games at outside linebacker ¡K finished the year with 21 tackles (12 solo) ¡K had his best all-around game against Appalachian State with six total tackles and two quarterback hurries ¡K also grabbed his first career interception against the Mountaineers ¡K recorded a season-high five solo tackles in the season opener at East Carolina ¡K tallied three stops against Maryland and NC State ¡K recorded two tackles and a pass break-up versus Georgia Tech ¡K also participated on special teams.
2000
Redshirted the season as a true freshman.
Background
A USA Today first-team all-state selection out of Cave Spring HS ¡K played for coach Steve Spangler his first three years and coached by Ben Fouts during his senior season ¡K recorded 14 quarterback sacks for the Knights ¡K was equally impressive on offense as a running back where he carried 200 times for 1,561 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ¡K broke the school¡¦s single-game rushing record previously held by former ACC Player of the Year Tiki Barber ¡K made the All-Roanoke Timesland team as a return specialist ¡K named all-district in addition to the all-region and all-state second teams ¡K rushed for 333 yards on 14 carries against Halifax County on ¡§Senior Night¡¨ ¡K also played basketball at Cave Spring.
Personal
Majoring in Communication with a minor in Computer Science ¡K born January 5, 1982 in Roanoke, Va. ¡K son of Michael and Betty Hamlar ¡K has a younger brother, Byron (14).
Career Statistics
G-GS UT AT Total INT PBU FR
2001 9-4 12 9 21 1 1 0
2002 7-0 2 0 2 0 0 1
Career 16-4 14 9 23 1 1 1
Most Tackles: 6 vs. Appalachian State, 9/8/01
Most Solo Tackles: 5 at East Carolina, 9/1/01
