Devlin Hodges Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 95 kg |
Date of Birth | April 12, 1996 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Girlfriend | Lainey Wilson |
Devlin Hodges is an American former professional football player who represented the Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-2020) in the NFL (National Football League) and the Ottawa Redblacks (2021) in the CFL (Canadian Football League), as a quarterback. He was also a member of the offseason/practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams (2021) in the NFL. Devlin was not selected by any franchise at the 2019 NFL Draft and was signed up by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in May 2019. He appeared in 8 NFL games as a rookie and recorded 1,063 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. On April 22, 2022, it was announced that Devlin had retired from the sport.
Born Name
Devlin Patrick Hodges
Nick Name
Duck
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Kimberly, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Residence
Alabama, United States
Nationality
Education
Devlin had attended the Mortimer Jordan High School, a public school located in his hometown of Kimberly. After his high school graduation, he joined Samford University, a private Baptist university in Homewood, Alabama. There, he earned a degree in sports administration and represented the Samford Bulldogs American football team between 2014 and 2018.
Occupation
Professional American Football Player (Retired)
Family
- Father – Zane Hodges
- Mother – Amy Hodges
- Siblings – Duncan Hodges (Younger Brother) (American Football Player)
Position
Quarterback
Jersey Number
- 8 – Samford Bulldogs
- 6 – Pittsburgh Steelers
- 6, 19 – Los Angeles Rams
- 7 – Ottawa Redblacks
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
95 kg or 209.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Devlin has dated –
- Lainey Wilson (2021-Present) – Devlin was confirmed to be in a relationship with American singer and songwriter Lainey Wilson in May 2023. She later stated in an interview that they had been dating for more than 2 years before revealing their relationship publicly.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of American descent.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Short-cropped, side-parted hair
- Cheerful smile
- Often sports a thin stubble or a light beard
Devlin Hodges Facts
- For 3 years in a row (2016-2018), Devlin was named the ‘SoCon Offensive Player of the Year’ as well as included in the ‘First-team All-SoCon‘. The SoCon (Southern Conference) is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I. The conference’s member institutions are located in the American states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
- During the senior year (2018) of his college football career (2014-2018), he set the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (the 2nd-highest level of college football in the United States) career record for passing completions (1,310), attempts (1,896), and passing yards (14,584).
- In 2018, Devlin was also honored with ‘The Walter Payton Award’, presented annually (since 1995) to the most outstanding offensive player in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision and chosen by a nationwide panel of media and college sports information directors. The honor is named after Walter Jerry Payton (d. November 1, 1999) who is widely regarded as one of the greatest American football players of all time.
- Devlin earned the nickname ‘Duck’ during his time at Samford University due to his expertise in duck hunting and duck calling. A duck call may either refer to the sound-imitation process used in waterfowl hunting (the practice of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport) or the actual tool which the person uses to do so. He had won the Junior World Duck Calling Contest in 2009 (aged 13) as well as the 2018 Alabama State Duck Calling Championship.
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