Doug Hogue

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Doug Hogue
Doug Hogue in 2011.jpg
Hogue with the Lions in 2011
No. 57, 55
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-01) February 1, 1989 (age 36)
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Yonkers (NY) Roosevelt
College: Syracuse
NFL draft: 2011: 5th round, 157th pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Doug Hogue (born February 1, 1989) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Syracuse. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

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Professional career

Detroit Lions

Hogue was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft with the 157th overall pick., He spent his rookie season primarily playing special teams. [1]

Carolina Panthers

After Week 7 of the 2012 season, Hogue was waived by the Lions and subsequently claimed by the Carolina Panthers. [2] [3] He attended the Panthers' training camp in 2013, but was released during final cuts.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Hogue was later signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 17, 2014, but was cut during training camp on April 17.

Personal life

Hogue's younger brother, Dustin, is a professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Iowa State. He now plays internationally for BC Enisey of the VTB United League.

Hogue's cousin Gavin Heslop was previously a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks. [4]

References

  1. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  2. Weidner, Nolan (October 23, 2012). "Detroit Lions release former Syracuse football standout Doug Hogue". syracuse.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  3. Strickland, Bryan (October 23, 2012). "Panthers claim LB Hogue". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  4. "Seattle Seahawks". seahawks.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.