Shay Hodge

Receptions	53
Yards	595
Touchdowns	10
Kick Return Yards	261
Kick Return Touchdowns	0

Shay Hodge
No. 83
Position	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born	October 18, 1987 (age 38); Morton, Mississippi, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school	Morton
College	Ole Miss
NFL draft	2010: undrafted
Career history
	Washington Redskins (2010); Cincinnati Bengals (2010–2011); Georgia Force (2012); Kansas City Command (2012); New Orleans VooDoo (2013); Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2013); Jacksonville Sharks (2016); Saskatchewan Roughriders (2016);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-SEC (2009);
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions
Receptions	53
Yards	595
Touchdowns	10
Kick Return Yards	261
Kick Return Touchdowns	0
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated November 11, 2025

Vareion Deshay "Shay" Hodge (born October 18, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.

College career

Hodge played for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2006 to 2009.^[1]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Hodge originally signed a free-agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers but was released during rookie camp. Following his release, he was immediately offered a spot with the Washington Redskins and signed a contract with them. He was waived during final cuts.

Cincinnati Bengals

Hodge was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on September 8, 2010.

Georgia Force

Hodge has signed with the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League for 2012.

Kansas City Command

Hodge was traded to the Kansas City Command on March 5, 2012, along with John Gianninoto

New Orleans VooDoo

Hodge signed with the New Orleans VooDoo for the 2013 season.

Jacksonville Sharks

On October 16, 2015, Hodge was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks. On June 20, 2016, Hodge was placed on reassignment.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Hodge signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on January 29, 2016.^[2] He was released on June 14, 2016.^[3]

References

↑ "3 - Shay Hodge". www.olemisssports.com. University of Mississippi. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders announce four signings". leaderpost.com. January 29, 2016. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
↑ Murray McCormick (June 15, 2016). "McNuggets: Roughriders welcome Justin Capicciotti back from injury". www.leaderpost.com. Regina Leader-Post. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.

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[1] "3 - Shay Hodge". www.olemisssports.com. University of Mississippi. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2016.

[2] "Saskatchewan Roughriders announce four signings". leaderpost.com. January 29, 2016. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.

[3] Murray McCormick (June 15, 2016). "McNuggets: Roughriders welcome Justin Capicciotti back from injury". www.leaderpost.com. Regina Leader-Post. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.

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