Casey Hampton, Jr. , nicknamed "Big Snack," is an American football nose tackle who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Texas, and earned All-American honors. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked him in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and he has played his entire professional career for the Steelers. Hampton was born in Galveston, Texas. He attended Ball High School in Galveston, Texas, and was a letterman in football. He was twice named as the District's Defensive Player of the Year, and as a senior,... he was a Class 5A All-State first team selection. His Ball High jersey number was retired at a dinner and parade on April 6, 2009. Hampton is the only football player in school history to receive such an honor. Hampton, #64, attended the University of Texas and started 37 consecutive games for the Longhorns. He became the first defensive lineman to lead the team in tackles two consecutive seasons and recorded 329 tackles to rank 11th on the school's all-time list.
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| Birthdate: | September 3, 1977 |
| Birthplace: | Galveston |
| Age: | 34 |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 325 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Nose tackle |
| Education: | University of Texas at Austin |
| Also known as: | Big Snack, Casey Hampton Jr. |