High school: Delran (NJ) Height 1.83 m | Undrafted: 1997 Weight 103 kg | |
Date of birth: (1974-05-05) May 5, 1974 (age 42) Place of birth: | ||
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.
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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.
As a freshman in 1993, he was named the started at inside linebacker and led the team in total tackles with 81. In 1994, he was lost for the season with a knee injury he suffered against the University of Oklahoma.
As a senior, in 1996, he again led the team in total tackles with 106, while being named First-team All-Big East.
Houston Oilers
On April 21, 1997, he was signed as a undrafted free agent by the Houston Oilers. He was waived on August 13.
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. 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. He was cut by the Cowboys on October 27, 1999.
Miami Dolphins
Over a year later, on November 14, 2000, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins to their practice squad. On February 19, 2001, he was re-signed to a two-year contract. He was then cut on August 28.
Carolina Panthers
On October 3, 2001, he was signed by the Carolina Panthers. He appeared in 9 games (3 starts), before being released on March 20, 2002.