Background and career
Edgerton "Ed" Hartwell II (born May 27, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Western Illinois Leathernecks and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft. Hartwell was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders, and Las Vegas Locomotives.
Hartwell was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1996. He played college football at University of Wisconsin and Western Illinois University.
Hartwell was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft. He played for the Ravens from 2001 to 2004. He never missed a game, though he was limited to special teams in 2001. He finished his career with the Ravens with 337 tackles, six sacks and one interception.
After the 2004 season, Hartwell became a free agent and was signed to a six-year, $26.25 million contract by the Atlanta Falcons. He spent two injury-plagued seasons with the Falcons before being released on March 2, 2007. He played in only 13 games recording 63 tackles and one sack.
On May 3, 2007, Hartwell signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. However, he was released on September 1 following the preseason and spent the rest of the year out of football.
Hartwell signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 2, 2008. He was released by the team on August 13 after the team signed punter Glenn Pakulak.
