COACHING EXPERIENCE
Lynell Hamilton is in his second year at San Diego State as an offensive graduate assistant and will also help coach the Aztec special teams.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Signed with the New Orleans Saints as undrafted free agent in 2008. Was part of the Saints' 2009 championship squad that defeated the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. Played in nine games during the 2009 campaign, running for 125 yards on 35 attempts with two TDs, while contributing on special teams. Also scored a TD in New Orleans' opening-round playoff victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Rushed for 2,052 yards in his Aztec career, which ranks 11th in school history, and scoring 13 touchdowns. Also finished his career with 54 catches for 346 yards and one TD.
Still ranks fourth on the Mountain West all-time list for most rushing yards by a freshman (1,087) set in 2003. Became the first Aztec to post 100 yards on the ground in a season-opener when he ran for 113 yards and two TDs vs. Eastern Washington on Aug. 30, 2003.
Attended Edison High School in Stockton, Calif., where he received SuperPrep All-America honors.
EDUCATION
Graduated from San Diego State in 2008, with his bachelor's degree in sociology.