ORANGEBURG, SC—South Carolina State defensive back/kick returner/punt returner Antonio Hamilton agreed to a free agent deal with the Oakland Raiders.

The 6-0, 185 Johnston, SC native is the third Bulldog to land with a team in the National Football League (NFL). Teammate's Javon Hargrave was picked earlier in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 89th pick overall, while Temarrick Hemingway was drafted by the LA Rams with the 177^th pick in the 6^th round.

Hamilton led the nation in kick return yardage and finished his senior season with 503 kick return yards (22.86-yard average, one TD), 114 punt return yards (14.25-yard average, one TD) and 32 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss as a defensive back. He had one interception and three pass break-ups in 2015.

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