Darius Hodge Explained

Darius Hodge
Position:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:3 July 1998
Birth Place:Wake Forest, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:245
High School:Wake Forest
(Wake Forest, North Carolina)
College:Marshall
Undraftedyear:2021
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Pfr:HodgDa01

Darius Hodge (born July 3, 1998) is an American professional football defensive lineman who is a free agent. He played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd.

Early life

Hodge attended Wake Forest High School, where he was teammates with Dexter Lawrence.

College career

Hodge played for the Marshall Thundering Herd for four seasons and redshirted his true freshman year. He finished his collegiate career with 117 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, and 15.5 sacks.[1] Following the end of his redshirt junior season, Hodge announced that he would forgo his redshirt senior season to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.[2]

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Hodge signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2021.[3] He made the Bengals' 53-man roster out of training camp.[4] He played in four games before being waived on November 4, 2021.[5]

Miami Dolphins

On November 5, 2021, Hodge was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[6] He was suspended two games on December 18 for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.[7]

On August 29, 2022, Hodge was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve.[8] He was released on September 9.

Philadelphia Stars

On January 28, 2023, Hodge signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL).[9] He was placed on the injured reserve list on April 3,[10] and moved to the inactive roster on May 16.[11] The Stars folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[12]

Calgary Stampeders

Hodge signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 13, 2024. He was released on June 2, 2024.[13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Why rookie Darius Hodge is the most interesting player in Bengals camp. Cincinnati Enquirer. August 27, 2021. September 12, 2021.
  2. Web site: Marshall football: Herd's Hodge declares for the 2021 NFL Draft. Charleston Gazette. January 10, 2021. September 12, 2021.
  3. Web site: Bengals Officially Announce Their Undrafted Rookie Signings Ahead of Minicamp. James. Rapien. SI.com. May 14, 2021. September 12, 2021.
  4. Web site: Wait for roster decision well worth it for Bengals rookie free agent. Journal-News. September 2, 2021. September 12, 2021.
  5. Web site: Bengals Make Four Roster Moves Ahead Of Week 9 Versus Cleveland. Bengals.com. November 4, 2021. November 5, 2021. November 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211104205001/https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-make-four-roster-moves-ahead-of-week-9-versus-cleveland. dead.
  6. Web site: Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins awarded Hodge off waivers. MiamiDolphins.com. November 5, 2021.
  7. Web site: Dolphins linebacker suspended two games for violating league's PED policy. Dolphins Wire. USA Today. December 18, 2021.
  8. Web site: Dolphins make roster moves. MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2022.
  9. USFLStars . Free Agent Signings . 1619337049072611329 . January 28, 2023 . January 28, 2023.
  10. USFLStars . Transferred Player to Injured Reserve List . 1642919890917965824 . April 3, 2023 . April 4, 2023.
  11. USFLStars . Transferred Player to Inactive Roster . 1658668674780131328 . May 16, 2023 . May 17, 2023.
  12. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  13. Web site: Darius Hodge . footballdb.com . 14 August 2024.