Justise Hairston

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Justise Hairston
No. 43, 25, 27
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1983-06-27) June 27, 1983 (age 41)
New Britain, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College: Central Connecticut State
NFL draft: 2007  / Round: 6 / Pick: 208
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Justise Hairston (born June 27, 1983) is a former American football running back. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU).

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College career

Hairston attended Rutgers University for three seasons. He was a backup for the Scarlet Knights while playing there before transferring to CCSU. With CCSU in 2006, Hairston set a school record for the most rushing yards in a season with over 1,800. He was also the second player from CCSU ever drafted by an NFL team.[ citation needed ]

Awards and honors

Professional career

New England Patriots

Hairston was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft. [1] On August 1, 2007, Hairston was waived/injured by the Patriots, cleared waivers, and was placed on injured reserve. He reached an injury settlement with the team and was released on September 11.[ citation needed ]

Indianapolis Colts

On October 4, 2007, Hairston was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts. Later in October he was released by the Colts. He was re-signed by the Colts after the season but was waived again by the team on June 16, 2008.[ citation needed ]

Buffalo Bills

Hairston was signed by the Buffalo Bills on June 8, 2009. On July 29, 2009, he was waived by the Bills.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.