Kevin Hobbs (born April 30, 1983) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Auburn University.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 8, 1986 Tampa, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Tampa Bay Technical | ||||||||
| College: | Auburn | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2006 | ||||||||
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Hobbs has also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins.
Early life
editHobbs played high school football at Tampa Bay Tech in Tampa, Florida. He was a two-year starter on varsity - he had a team high in interceptions as a junior and senior. Hobbs was a two-time All Western Conference selection at cornerback. As a senior, he participated in the Hillsborough County All Star Game and was selected as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete. He was a member of the senior class that won the school's first ever District Championship in 2000.
Professional career
editSeattle Seahawks
editHobbs was undrafted in the National Football League after graduating from Auburn University. He started his second professional season on the Seattle Seahawks practice squad, but was signed to the active roster as the team's 5th cornerback on October 2, 2007.
On November 12, 2007 the Seahawks released him. He was re-signed to the practice squad, but later promoted to the full roster again after safety C. J. Wallace was placed on injured reserve.[1]
Hobbs was waived on September 5, 2009.
Detroit Lions
editOn September 6, 2009, Hobbs was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. He was released on April 16, 2010.
Miami Dolphins
editHobbs signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 12, 2010. He was released on September 4, 2010.
References
editExternal links
edit- Auburn Tigers bio Archived January 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- Seattle Seahawks bio