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Joe Hamilton was a successful college quarterback at Georgia Tech from 1996 to 1999. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist his senior year, receiving the second most votes behind Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne. He was drafted in the 7th round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played as the emergency quarterback for the Bucaneers before being relegated to NFL Europe, where led the Frankfurt Galaxy to 5-2 record in 2002. He was called up by the Indianapolis Colts in 2004 to play as Peyton Manning's backup but only saw limited action in one game before he went to Arena football.

He is currently living in Atlanta and finishing his degree in History, Technology, and Society at Georgia Tech.

He is a sports analyst for Georgia Tech Radio network, as well as starting quarterback for the Orlando Predators, where he set the franchise record for touchdown to interception ratio. He has a 24-13 record as the Predators starter.

Collegiate Awards and Recognitions

1996 - Four ACC Rookie of the Week Awards, Runner-up ACC Rookie of the Year
1997 - Two ACC Offensive Back of the Week Awards, Georgia Tech MVP for the Year, MVP of 1997 Carquest Bowl vs West Virginia
1998 - One ACC Offensive Back of the Week Award, 1st Team All-ACC Quarterback, Co-MVP of 1998 Gator Bowl vs Notre Dame, Led the Team to Ending 7 Year Losing Streak To UGA
1999 - Runner-up to the 1999 Heisman Trophy, 1st Team All-America Quarterback, 1st Team All-ACC Quarterback, Three ACC Offensive Back of the Week Awards, Defeated UGA 51-48 for Second Straight Year in Wild Overtime Victory

Before College

Joe was born Joseph Fitzgerald Hamilton on March 13, 1977 in Alvin, South Carolina. He was raised by his parents Joseph and Ginger Hamilton. He played high school football and basketball for Macedonia High School in South Carolina.

Video Game Appearances

Madden NFL, Electronic Arts (2002) - as Frankfurt Galaxy Joe Hamilton
NCAA Football, Electronic Arts (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - as 1999 All-America #14 GT QB
Arena Football, Electronic Arts (2006) - as Orlando Predator Joe Hamilton

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