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Lynell Hamilton (born August 5, 1985) attended Edison High School in Stockton, California, where he was ranked among the nation’s top running back prospects. At San Diego State, he became one of the most decorated recruits in program history, earning Mountain West Freshman of the Year, First-Team All-Mountain West, and NCAA Freshman All-American honors.

After signing with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2008, Hamilton played three seasons and scored the team’s first touchdown of their Super Bowl XLIV championship run before injuries ended his playing career.

Following his time in the NFL, Hamilton transitioned into coaching, working with running backs and special teams from 2011–2016 at San Diego State, the Oakland Raiders, and Riverside Community College. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fast Play Athletics, a multi-sport training company where former professional athletes mentor and develop the next generation of talent. Hamilton also served as NFLPA San Diego Chapter Vice President (2016–2017) and has been President of the NFL Alumni San Diego Chapter since 2017, leading a group of decorated former players who host impactful charitable events throughout the community.

NFL ALUMNI:

Founded in 1967, the National Football League Alumni Association is the most well-known and well-respected retired player organization. A non-profit organization comprised mainly of retired National Football League players, coaches, professionals, cheerleaders, spouse and associate members. The focus of NFL Alumni is to serve, assist, and inform players in their post-NFL lives. The Association offers a variety of medical, financial, educational, and social programs to keep members and their families healthy, productive and connected.