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29. Casey Hampton

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29. Casey Hampton

Casey Hampton was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year as a Texas Longhorn in 2000, and the Pittsburgh Steelers landed him the following year as the 19thOverall Pick.

Hampton won the starting Nose Tackle job during his rookie year, and two years later, he went to the first of five career Pro Bowls.  Hampton played his entire career with Pittsburgh, remaining a starter until he retired after the 2012 Season.  In addition to his five Pro Bowls, Hampton was a crucial part of two Super Bowls (XL & XLIII), and he had five years with an even Approximate Value of ten.

Hampton would play in 173 Games with 398 Tackles, 9 Sacks, and 39 Tackles for Loss.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Nose Tackle
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 19th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/21/01.
  • Departed: Retired after the 2012 Season.
  • Games Played: 173
  • Notable Statistics:

    164 Games Started
    4 Forced Fumbles
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    36 Fumble Recovery Yards
    9.0 Quarterback Sacks
    398 Combined Tackles
    231 Solo Tackles
    167 Assisted Tackles
    39 Tackles for Loss
    12 Quarterback Hits*
    95 Approximate Value

    16 Playoff Games
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1.0 Quarterback Sack
    33 Combined Tackles
    17 Solo Tackles
    16 Assisted Tackles
    3 Tackles for Loss

    *Quarterback Hits became a statistic in 2006.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (XL & XLIII)
    Pro Bowl (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2009)

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