a ball-hawking Herd safety with veteran instincts
Doug Hodges is best remembered as a high-effort, instinctive defensive back for Marshall, with a nose for the football and the toughness to finish plays. In 2000, he posted his third interception of the season in Marshall’s game against North Carolina, a tidy snapshot of his playmaking value. He stands out less for prototype size and more for anticipation, competitiveness, and willingness to battle through traffic—traits that can translate well in the right scheme. If your team needs a smart, aggressive safety who plays bigger than the measurables, Hodges is the kind of steady, disruptive fit worth a look.
