Reliable Redbirds DB with Ball-Hawking Pedigree
Senior DB CJ Hodgdon (6'2", 215 lbs) brings proven reliability, playing all 11 games with 3 starts and 23 tackles (10 solo) in 2023 for #17-ranked Illinois State, including a pick at Eastern Illinois and a 5-tackle game vs. Indiana State[1][6]. From Ventura College where he notched 14 tackles, 1 INT (100-yard TD return), and 2 PBUs, his physicality, track speed, and turnover creation stand out—no major injury flags[6]. High-motor safety who's a smart, versatile fit for teams needing dependable back-end intensity and big-play potential in zone schemes.
