![]() Hogue with the Lions in 2011 | |||||
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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Born: | Yonkers, New York, U.S. | February 1, 1989||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Yonkers (NY) Roosevelt | ||||
College: | Syracuse | ||||
NFL draft: | 2011: 5th round, 157th pick | ||||
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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.
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]
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.
Hogue was later signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 17, 2014, but was cut during training camp on April 17.
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]