Jimmy Hitchcock (cornerback)

Jimmy Davis Hitchcock, Jr. (born November 9, 1970 in Concord, North Carolina) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He played for the New England Patriots, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at the University of North Carolina. In 1997 Hitchcock became the record holder for the longest interception return in Patriots history with a 100-yard pick six against the Miami Dolphins.[1] In 1998, he led the league in interception yards with 242 yards and defensive touchdowns with three. Remarkably, Hitchcock played his entire professional and collegiate careers without both of his ACL's in his knees.

Jimmy Hitchcock
No. 31, 37
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1970-11-09) November 9, 1970
Concord, North Carolina
Career information
High school:Concord (NC)
College:North Carolina
NFL Draft:1995 / Round: 3 / Pick: 88
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL Interception Return yards leader (1998)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:359
Interceptions:19
Touchdowns:5
Player stats at NFL.com

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