Milford Hodge
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Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Positions | Defensive end, nose tackle | ||||||
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| Born | March 11, 1961 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 278 lb (126 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | South San Francisco (CA) | ||||||
| College | Washington State (1981–1984) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1985: 8th round, 224th overall pick | ||||||
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Milford Hodge (born March 11, 1961) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Patriots in the eighth round of the 1985 NFL draft. He played college football at Washington State University. Hodge also played for the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football (WLAF).
Milford Hodge was born on March 11, 1961, in Los Angeles, California.[1] He attended South San Francisco High School in South San Francisco, California.[1] He earned all-league and all-county honors as a defensive tackle his senior year.[2] He also played center and forward on the basketball team and was a two-year starter, averaging 11 points per game as a junior and 18 points as a senior.[2]
College career
Hodge played college football for the Washington State Cougars of Washington State University, spending time at both nose guard and tackle.[2] He played sparingly during his freshman year in 1980 and was redshirted in 1981.[2] He started four games in 1982, recording season totals of 18 solo tackles, 27 assisted tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.[2] Hodge started five game in 1983, totaling three sacks on the year.[2] As a senior in 1984, he recorded 36 solo tackles, 33 assisted tackles, and six sacks, garnering honorable mention All-Pac-10 recognition.[2]