Gerald Hodges

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gerald Hodges
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 17, 1991(1991-01-17)
Age	33
Birthplace	Woodbury
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Capricorn

Gerald Hodges Biography

Gerald Hodges is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on January 17, 1991 in Woodbury, New Jersey, United States. The Combine, Hodges ran the 40-yard race in 4.70 seconds. He also measured 119.0 inches (9’11” or 3.02m) on his broad jump. He also completed 22 reps on the weight bench at 225-pounds (13th best among linebackers). At PSU’s Pro Day, he also had a 9’11” broad jump, and 35″ vertical. He weighed six feet one”, 243 lbs at the Combine and 6’2″ 233 on the time of his Pro Day.

Despite being a the position of quarterback and safety at high school Hodges received the honor of being rated the number. fourth overall outside linebacker in the country by Scout.com. He was heavily sought-after through Penn State linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden. He was initially decided to Rutgers but changed his decision between Rutgers and Nittany Lions. Nittany Lions on December 12 the 12th of December, 2008. He also received scholarship offers by Boston College, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Iowa among others.

In 2010, Hodges was injured on the first play of the game against Alabama. He missed the next four games before coming back with a vengeance against Minnesota and Michigan, games in which he recorded two and three tackles respectively. He ended the year recording at least four tackles in each of the team’s final three games.

Hodges enjoyed a breakout season in 2011 in which he led the team by recording 106 tackles. He also recorded 10 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception which he returned 63 yards against Northwestern. In wake of the NCAA sanctions that stemmed from the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, Hodges had the opportunity to transfer, but he ultimately chose to remain loyal to Penn State. Hodges attributed his loyalty to Penn State to his Christian faith. He said, “Every day I wake up and thank God because we could have just been forgotten about. God puts people in my life that are going to help me no matter the situation. He’s put coaches in my life that are going to help me out and further my career. Everything, it seems, is working out for the better. I know it might not seem like that … but when you look deeper and deeper into bowl games and championships, (God) did this for a reason.”

In High School, Hodges was also a captain of the the track and field team. As wrestler, he placed 3rd in state championships with an overall record of 40-1 as an undergrad. In track and field, he participated as part of the relay teams, and recorded personal best time that were 43.84 seconds for the 100m relay relay and 1:32.58 seconds in the 200m relay race at the 2007 South Jersey Relays. He also ran 4.46 seconds for the 40 yard run.

Gerald Hodges Net Worth

Gerald Hodges is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerald Hodges 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gerald Davon Hodges Jr. (born on 17th January, 1991) is an ex- American linebacker in football. He played in the NCAA football tournament on the campus of Penn State. He was selected to the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round, 120th overall in 2013’s NFL Draft.

Before the selection NFL.com assessed Hodges at 72/100, describing him as a second or third-round pick that could become a starting player for the NFL and likened him to the former player Quincy Black, who was chosen during the 3rd round of 2007’s NFL Draft from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Matt Miller of Bleacher Report thought of Hodges as a fifth-round selection as well as NFL analysts Mel Kiper Jr. graded Hodges as a third-round selection. CBS Sports had Hodges ranked 17th in linebacker prospects during the selection process.

While attending Pennsylvania State University, Hodges played for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 2009 to 2012.

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On October 11, 2017, Hodges signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released by the Saints on February 27, 2018.

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Gerald Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gerald Hodges celebrates birthday on January 17 of every year.

On August 13, 2018, Hodges signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He played in 16 games with six starts, finishing sixth on the team with 55 tackles.