Todd Hammel

Todd Layne Hammel (born December 7, 1966 in Durant, Oklahoma) is an Arena Football League quarterback playing most recently for the Colorado Crush. He has played for 10 teams since his AFL career began in 1992. He is currently a free agent. He has a twin brother, Tad.

High school career

Todd Hammel attended Durant High School in Durant, Oklahoma and was a four sport letterman in football, basketball, baseball, and track. As a senior, he helped lead his football team to the 1983-84 Class 3-A State Championship. He also helped lead the Lions in basketball to a District Championship. Hammel graduated from Durant High School in 1985.

College career

Todd Hammel attended Stephen F. Austin State University, and he finished his spectacular career with 8,631 passing yards, and 65 touchdowns. As a senior, he led his team to a 12 win-2 loss-1 tie record, a No.3 ranked team in NCAA Division I-AA football, was named a first team All-Conference pick, and the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He left school as the school's all-time leader in passing attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns, and total yardage.

Professional career

He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 12th round of the 1990 NFL Draft. In 1991, he played for the New York/New Jersey Knights in the World League of American Football [ [http://www.footballdb.com/players/todd-hammel-hammeto01 Todd Hammel Career Statistics - The Football Database ] ] .

Arena football career

Hammel's long football career includes stints with 10 different AFL teams.
* 1992-1993 - Dallas Texans
* 1994 - Fort Worth Cavalry
* 1995-1999 - Milwaukee Mustangs
* 2000 - Florida Bobcats
* 2001 - Houston Thunderbears
* 2002 - Grand Rapids Rampage
* 2003 - Las Vegas Gladiators
* 2004 - Philadelphia Soul
* 2005 - Chicago Rush
* 2006 - Colorado Crush

External links

* [http://www.arenafan.com/players/?page=players&player=657 Todd Hammel at "ArenaFan Online"]

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