Sam Aiken

Sam Aiken is a NFL wide receiver and special teams player with the New England Patriots. Playing for the Buffalo Bills for most of his career, Aiken was signed to the Patriots at the close of the 2007 season.

Fast Facts:

1. Birthdate: December 14, 1980
2. Birth Place: Clinton, North Carolina
3. High School: James Kenan High School
4. 2002: Second-team All-ACC
5. Uniform Number: 89
6. Position: Wide receiver
7. College: University of North Carolina
8. Lettered in football, basketball, and track and field
9. Selected by the Bills in the 4th round of the 2003 NFL Draft

Brief Biography

Growing up in Clinton, North Carolina, Aiken was a standout athlete in both football and track and field. He chose to attend University of North Carolina in 1999. It was there that he became second team all ACC, in 2002. Aiken declared himself eligible for the 2003 NFL draft and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the forth round and as the 111th pick overall. In the three years in Buffalo, he was primarily playing on the organization's special teams unit, but also saw some time at wide-out. At the end of the 2007 season, Aiken was picked up by the New England Patriots.

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