Dayne Hodge brings reliable, physical back-end production to Youngstown State
Hodge is a steady, high-motor defensive back who has been a tackle-first difference-maker, piling up 60 tackles in the 2024 season after 57 in 2023, with the added value of takeaways and forced fumbles. A former walk-on who earned a scholarship, he has also been a two-time academic all-conference selection, which points to discipline and coachability. He projects as a dependable fit for a defense that wants toughness, consistency, and a safety who can play near the line and finish plays.
