Ken Hamlin was drafted No. 42 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3710th at Arkansas
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ken Hamlin came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 209 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3710th among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2054% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Hamlin.
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Hawai'i
Florida
Other DB picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arkansas · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#45
Kenoy Kennedy
DB · DEN · 2000
Arkansas
#41
Chris Houston
DB · ATL · 2007
Arkansas
#102
David Barrett
DB · ARI · 2000
Arkansas
#120
Kenny Wright
DB · MIN · 1999
Arkansas
#95
Danny Walters
DB · LAC · 1983
Arkansas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Hamlin in the 2003 NFL Draft
Ken Hamlin is a Defensive back out of Arkansas selected No. 42 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ken Hamlin drafted?
Ken Hamlin was selected No. 42 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/ken-hamlin.
What college did Ken Hamlin play for?
Ken Hamlin played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Ken Hamlin's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/ken-hamlin.