Victor Hobson
| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Linebacker | |
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| Date of birth: February 3, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 254 lb (115 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Michigan | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53 | |
| Debuted in 2003 for the New York Jets | |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Victor Brian Hobson (born February 3, 1980) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
Hobson has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals.
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[edit] Early years
Victor grew up in Mount Laurel Township<[1] and was a standout football player at St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia. He played Fleetwood Indians football in Mount Laurel Township, and is the only player in Fleetwood Indians history to make it to the NFL.
[edit] College career
Hobson started 39 of 49 games during his career at the University of Michigan and recorded 277 tackles, 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles, and two interceptions. His 47 stops for a loss places him fourth all-time in Michigan history.
[edit] Personal
Victor is married to Tee Ashira. The couple started the Hobson & Hobson Outreach in spring 2006. Hobson and his wife has received recognition for their support in the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation; They have pledged millions to set up homes in other countries including the United States for children and adults with special needs. They have five children.
[edit] References
- ^ Parrillo, Ray. "FAMILIAR FOE FOR MICHIGAN'S HOBSON THE SWIFT LINEBACKER, WHO STARRED AT ST. JOE'S PREP, KNOWS A LOT OF THE PENN STATE PLAYERS HE WILL FACE SATURDAY.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 9, 2000. Accessed March 25, 2011. "Hobson is a redshirted junior who grew up in Mount Laurel."
