Todd Hammel

Comp. / Att.:	2,255 / 3,964
Passing yards:	28,022
TD–INT:	442–150
Passer rating:	91.05
Rushing TD:	64
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Todd Hammel
No. 5, 8, 11, 15
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	December 7, 1966 (age 58); Durant, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Durant (OK)
College:	Stephen F. Austin
NFL draft:	1990 / round: 12 / pick: 307
Career history
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1990); Atlanta Falcons (1990); New York/New Jersey Knights (1991); Dallas Texans (1992–1993); Fort Worth Cavalry (1994); Milwaukee Mustangs (1995–1999); Florida Bobcats (2000); Houston Thunderbears (2001); Grand Rapids Rampage (2002); Las Vegas Gladiators (2003); Philadelphia Soul (2004); Chicago Rush (2005); Colorado Crush (2006); Milwaukee Iron (2009); Chicago Rush (2010); Jacksonville Sharks (2010); Utah Blaze (2011);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	AFL All Star (1993);
Career Arena League statistics
Comp. / Att.:
Comp. / Att.:	2,255 / 3,964
Passing yards:	28,022
TD–INT:	442–150
Passer rating:	91.05
Rushing TD:	64
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Todd Layne Hammel (born December 7, 1966) is a former professional arena football player who played for 10 teams since his Arena Football League (AFL) career began in 1992. He is the great-grandson of Oklahoma Indian Chief Quana Parker and a member of the Comanche tribe. He is a distant relative of QB Sam Bradford.

Early life

Hammel attended Durant High School in Durant, Oklahoma, and was a four sport letterman in football, basketball, baseball, and track. As a junior, 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

Hammel played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. As a senior, he helped lead his team to a 9–1–1 regular season record, the No. 3 ranking in final Division I-AA poll, and a berth in the 1989 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game. Hammel was named a first team All-Conference pick and the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He finished his college career with 8,631 passing yards and 65 touchdowns. He left Stephen F. Austin as the school's all-time leader in passing attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns, and total yardage.^[1]

Statistics

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Season	Passing
Season	Comp	Att	Pct	Yards	Avg	TD	Int	Rate
1987	74	151	49.0	864	5.7	3	13	86.4
1988	154	329	46.8	2,403	7.3	14	15	113.1
1989	316	577	54.7	5,364	9.3	48	23	152.3
Career	544	1,060	51.3	8,631	8.1	65	51	130.3

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Hammel in the 12th round (307th overall) of the 1990 NFL draft.^[2]

Atlanta Falcons

On December 5, 1990, Hammel was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, but was released on December 12.^[3]^[4]

New York/New Jersey Knights

In 1991, he played for the New York/New Jersey Knights in the World League of American Football (WLAF).^[5] Hammel started the first game in Knights franchise history against the Barcelona Dragons, but was replaced in the first half by Jeff Graham.^[6]

Dallas Texans

In 1992, Hammel played for the Dallas Texans of the Arena Football League (AFL). In his first season with the Texans, Hammel threw for 28 touchdowns on 157 of 308 attempts for 1,799 yards. Hammel led the Texans to a playoff victory over the Albany Firebirds where he threw four touchdown passes.^[7] In 1993, Hammel returned and threw for 39 touchdowns and 2,287 yards.

Fort Worth Cavalry

In 1994, Hammel signed with the expansion franchise Fort Worth Cavalry of the (AFL). General Manager and head coach Michael Trigg was Hammel's offensive coordinator the two years he spent in Dallas. Hammel split playing time with fellow quarterback Kyle Mackey. On the season, Hammel tossed 28 touchdowns while passing for 1,745 yards.

Milwaukee Mustangs

In 1995, Hammel signed with the Milwaukee Mustangs of the (AFL). Hammel followed Trigg's to Milwaukee where he played for the Mustangs for five seasons. In 1998, he threw for a career high 60 touchdowns and 3,100 yards. In 1999, he became the first player in Arena Football League history to pass for 18,000 yards, 300 touchdowns and 1,500 completions.^[8]

Florida Bobcats

In 2000, Hammel signed with the Florida Bobcats of the (AFL). He appeared in three games for the Bobcats.^[9]

Houston Thunderbears

In 2001, Hammel signed with the Houston Thunderbears of the (AFL), who were a traveling team for the season.^[10]

Grand Rapids Rampage

In 2002, Hammel signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage midway through the season where he appeared in two games. In week 12 against the Chicago Rush, he relieved starting quarterback Clint Dolezel and led the Rampage to 20 straight points in a near come from behind victory.^[11]^[12]

Las Vegas Gladiators

In 2003, Hammel signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators of the (AFL).^[13]

Philadelphia Soul

In 2004, Hammel signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the (AFL).^[14]

Chicago Rush

In 2005, Hammel signed with the Chicago Rush of the (AFL). In his first start of the season against the Nashville Cats he threw for 223 yards and five touchdowns in a 45–38 victory, filling in for injured starting quarterback Raymond Philyaw.^[15] The following week, he won his next start throwing six touchdowns on 21 of 25 completions against the Grand Rapids Rampage.^[16]

Colorado Crush

In 2006, Hammel signed with the Colorado Crush of the (AFL).^[17]

Milwaukee Iron

On May 28, 2009, Hammel signed with the Milwaukee Iron of the AF2.^[18] At 42 years of age, Hammel returned to professional football after not playing the previous two seasons. He was the oldest player in the league.^[19] In the season finale, Hammel completed 24 of 35 passes for 317 yards and seven touchdowns against the Albany Firebirds.^[20]

Jacksonville Sharks

In July of 2010, Hammel signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the (AFL). Following an injury to Sharks' starting quarterback Aaron Garcia, Hammell was signed to backup Bernard Morris. He never appeared in a game for the Sharks.^[21]

Chicago Rush (second stint)

On August 7, 2010, Hammel signed with the Chicago Rush of the (AFL). Hammel was signed as a backup quarterback for the playoffs. The Rush had been without a backup since starting quarterback Russ Michna went down with an injury. For the playoffs, he did not appear in a game while backing up J. J. Raterink.^[22]

Utah Blaze

On July 7, 2011, Hammel signed with the Utah Blaze of the (AFL). The Blaze would be Hammel's 13th and final indoor football team. Hammel started and played the final three games of the season. In game 17 against the New Orleans Voodoo, Hammel found wide receiver Chris Bocage on a game winning touchdown pass in the final seconds.^[23] In the season finale against the Cleveland Gladiators, he threw seven touchdowns while completing 31-of-44 passes for 355 yards in a 76–69 victory.^[24]

Career statistics

WLAF statistics

Year	Team	Games			Passing								Rushing
Year	Team	GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Avg	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
1991	NY/NJ	9	1	0–1	25	55	45.5	321	5.8	2	3	53.7	13	58	4.4	1
Career		9	1	0–1	25	55	45.5	321	5.8	2	3	53.7	13	58	4.4	1

AFL statistics

Year	Team	Passing							Rushing
Year	Team	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	TD
1992	Dallas	157	308	51.0	1,799	28	12	75.39	31	61	2
1993	Dallas	194	402	48.3	2,287	39	17	72.64	32	95	7
1994	Fort Worth	141	253	55.7	1,745	28	11	86.82	17	16	5
1995	Milwaukee	191	339	56.3	2,306	31	10	87.95	28	32	7
1996	Milwaukee	246	393	62.6	3,116	41	13	99.58	27	47	12
1997	Milwaukee	238	415	57.3	3,134	44	17	90.78	24	1	9
1998	Milwaukee	280	455	61.5	3,100	60	17	99.15	17	19	3
1999	Milwaukee	253	471	53.7	3,390	48	13	90.81	36	46	8
2000	Florida	10	21	47.6	181	2	1	81.65	1	-1	0
2001	Houston	168	301	55.8	2,221	34	14	88.20	10	28	7
2002	Grand Rapids	11	20	55.0	138	2	1	80.83	1	2	2
2003	Las Vegas	80	137	58.4	969	17	5	96.03	3	0	1
2004	Philadelphia	143	247	57.9	1,878	36	12	98.20	3	4	0
2005	Chicago	55	76	72.4	754	15	3	126.86	3	2	1
2006	Colorado	8	9	88.9	75	0	0	101.39	1	-1	0
2010	Jacksonville	DNP
2010	Chicago	DNP
2011	Utah	80	117	68.4	929	17	4	114.23	1	1	0
Career		2,255	3,964	56.9	28,022	422	150	91.05	235	352	64

Stats from ArenaFan:^[25]

af2 statistics

Year	Team	Games			Passing								Rushing
Year	Team	GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Avg	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2009	Milwaukee	8	8	3–5	175	282	62.1	2,168	7.7	39	10	105.6	6	9	1.5	0
Career		8	8	3–5	175	282	62.1	2,168	7.7	39	10	105.6	6	9	1.5	0

Stats from TheStatGuys:^[26]

Personal life

He has a twin brother, Tad. Todd is married to Tanna Bryant and they currently reside in McKinney, Texas.

Notes

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^ "The Atlanta Falcons signed rookie quarterback Todd Hammel to..." upi.com. UPI Archives. December 5, 1990. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Todd Hammel transactions". profootballarchives.com. Pro Football Archives. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ Todd Hammel Career Statistics – The Football Database
^ "First WLAF Game on TV, 3/24/1991 (First half)". youtube.com. ABC. October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ Tome Boggie (August 9, 1992). "Botched conversions by Firebirds were the difference in game". Retrieved October 31, 2013.
^ "2006 Upper Deck AFL #28 Todd Hammel". beckett.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
^ "Todd Hammel Player profile". profootballarchives.com. Pro Football Archives. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "ThunderBears still searching for a home". chron.com. CHRON. June 22, 2001. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Grand Rapids Rampage Game Notes". oursportscentral.com. Grand Rapids Rampage. March 23, 2003. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Week 12: Chicago 56 at Grand Rapids 50". arenafan.com. Arena Fan. July 6, 2002. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Gladiators acquire top Arena League QB". lasvegassun.com. Las Vegas Sun. September 24, 2003. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Tough task ahead for Bon Jovi and Philly Soul". pottsmerc.com. The Mercury. September 24, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "AFL- Nashville Kats vs Chicago Rush - March 6, 2005". wireimage.com. Wire Image. March 6, 2005. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Hammel, Molden a winning combo". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. March 14, 2005. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "League honors founder Foster". denverpost.com. The Denver Post. February 14, 2006. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Todd Hammel Signs With Iron". oursportscentral.com. Milwaukee Mustangs. May 28, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Iron sign QB Todd Hammel". milwaukeeindoorarenafootball.com. Milwaukee Indoor/Arena Football. May 28, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Iron Loses Season Finale to Firebirds, 58-55". theworldoffootball.com. The World of Football. July 26, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Shoulder injury sidelines QB Aaron Garcia". jacksonville.com. The Florida Times-Union. July 22, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "Rush adds AFL veteran Hammel as backup QB for playoffs". arenafan.com. Arena Fan. August 7, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
^ "2012 Utah Blaze Media guide pgs. 92–94" (PDF). funwhileitlasted.com. Utah Blaze. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
^ "Utah Blaze finish season with .500 record". deseret.com. Deseret News. July 22, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
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