Rex Hadnot
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Born: | Lufkin, Texas, U.S. | January 28, 1982||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Lufkin (TX) | ||||||
College: | Houston | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2004 / Round: 6 / Pick: 174 | ||||||
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Jonathan Rex Hadnot, Jr. (born January 28, 1982) is a former
Hadnot also played for the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, and San Diego Chargers.
Early years
Hadnot attended
College career
Hadnot was a four-year letterman (2000–2003) and three-year starter (2001–2003) at Houston, where he was an economics major. He chose to attend Houston over Arkansas, Auburn and Texas A&M.
He was redshirted as a freshman in 1999. Hadnot played in all 11 games as a redshirt freshman, spending the season as a backup to Nathan Woody and Darnerius Watson at the guard position. Hadnot saw some action on special teams, lining up on field goals and extra points.
As a sophomore in 2000, Hadnot started every game of the season. He did not give up a sack in over 400 passing attempts. He was named Houston Offensive Player of the Week versus
In 2002, Hadnot started every game for the second straight season, extending his starting streak to 23. He was a second-team All-
Hadnot started all 13 games at center as a senior in 2003 after playing guard his first three seasons. He was named as a first-team All-Conference USA pick and did not allow a sack in more than 400 pass attempts. He also set team record with 196 knockdown blocks. He played in the Hula Bowl following the season.
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
Hadnot was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (174th overall) of the
He went on to play in 15 games, starting seven, during his rookie season. He dressed but did not play in one other. He made the first start of his
Hadnot experienced a breakout year in 2005, starting all 16 games in which he played. He opened the first 13 contests at right guard and the final three at center in place of the injured Seth McKinney. Hadnot was an integral part of a line that yielded just 26 sacks - the fourth-lowest total in the NFL, and led a running game that averaged 118.6 yards an outing and 4.3 yards per rush attempt, which ranked seventh and fourth in the AFC, respectively. He took part in every offensive snap in 14 of 16 contests over the course of the year.
In 2006, Hadnot started all 16 games once again. However, like the Dolphins offensive line as a whole, Hadnot struggled and regressed from his success in 2005. Inconsistency at both guard positions as well as left tackle for most of the season had a negative effect on Hadnot's performance.
Following the 2007 season Hadnot received an extra $231,269 from the NFL's "Performance Based Pay" system, which is given by the league for players who outperform the value of their current contracts. Hadnot made the three-year veteran minimum of $425,000 during the 2006 season. It was announced on May 25, 2007 by Head Coach Cam Cameron that Rex Hadnot will switch back to right guard, leaving the center job up for grabs.
In 2008, Hadnot's rookie contract expired and he became an unrestricted free agent. The Dolphins showed no interest in re-signing him.
Cleveland Browns
On March 10, 2008, Hadnot was signed by the Cleveland Browns.
Arizona Cardinals
Hadnot signed with the Arizona Cardinals on March 10, 2010. He was released on March 18, 2012.[2]
San Diego Chargers
Hadnot signed with the San Diego Chargers on April 30, 2012.[3]
Personal
Rex has a daughter, Kalyn Denise. Rex is a cousin of former Texas Tech running back James Hadnot, a third-round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1980 who played with the Chiefs through 1983, and also a cousin of former NBA-ABA basketball player Jim Hadnot. He is also a cousin of Jermichael Finley, a former Texas tight end and third-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2008.[4]
References
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "Cardinals release Rex Hadnot". Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "Chargers sign Hadnot". Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "Blue Ribbon Preview: Houston". ESPN. Retrieved 7 July 2012.