Jon Hamlett

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-5
Weight:
242
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Jefferson, VA
High School:
Jefferson Forest

• 2006 All-ACC Candidate

Enters his second season as the full-time starter at tight end • Has started 16 games in his career.

2005 - Junior season
Started all 11 games and finished the season with 21 receptions for 212 yards and one touchdown • Averaged 10.1 yards per catch • Caught one pass for 23 yards at Virginia Tech • Had two catches for 17 yards against Duke, including an 8-yard gain that set up Carolina's winning touchdown • Caught three passes for 19 yards against Maryland • Had two receptions for four yards in the win over Virginia • Had four catches for 43 yards against Louisville • Tied for team-high honors with four receptions for 61 yards in Carolina's 31-17 victory over Utah • Had several big receptions, including a 16-yard catch on third down during a scoring drive against the Utes • Caught a 10-yard touchdown pass in the win over NC State • It was his third straight season with one touchdown catch • Started and made a 10-yard catch against Wisconsin • Started against Georgia Tech and had three receptions for 25 yards, including a long of 11.

2004 - Sophomore season
Played in every game and started against Florida State, Utah and Miami • Had 14 receptions for 184 yards and a touchdown • Caught two passes for 23 yards in the Continental Tire Bowl against Boston College • Made two catches for 37 yards, including a long of 26 on a Carolina scoring drive, in the win over Wake Forest •Had a career-high five receptions for 84 yards in a 31-28 victory over No. 4 Miami • Had a 36-yard reception in the first half against the Hurricanes and made a key 22-yard catch on Carolina's final possession of the game • The 22-yard catch moved the ball to Miami's 34-yard line and set up the game-winning field goal •Caught two passes for five yards, including a three-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against NC State •Had a 13-yard catch against FSU • Caught one pass for 21 yards vs. Georgia Tech • Made one reception at Virginia.

2003 - Freshman season
Played in 11 games and started two games against Maryland and Wake Forest • One of 12 true freshmen to see playing time • Had 11 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown, with a long play of 36 yards • One of 10 Tar Heels to have double figures in receptions • Caught two passes for 41 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown in the win at East Carolina • Made the catch in the fourth quarter to give Carolina a 21-10 lead • Made three receptions for 46 yards, including a long of 36 at Maryland • Also made catches against Syracuse, NC State, Virginia, Clemson and Wake Forest.

Jefferson Forest High School
Ranked the No. 14 tight end in the country by Rivals • Considered the No. 9 prospect in Virginia by Rivals • Ranked the No. 19 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke-Times •Ranked among the top 35 players in Virginia by SuperPrep •PrepStar All-Region selection • Caught 22 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown • Coached by Terry Smith.

Personal
Born Jon Woodell Hamlett on June 29, 1984 • Son of Joni and Steve Hamlett • Nickname is "Hambone" • Can play the drums • Wears No. 86 because it was the same number worn by New Orleans Saints tight end Zach Hilton, a former UNC football player • Enjoys playing video games • Favorite athlete is Jeremy Shockey • Says the best thing about being a football player at Carolina is "being part of a great team, a good coach and good people" • Sociology major.