27 Facts About Gerald Hodges

Gerald Hodges played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Gerald Hodges was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2013 NFL draft.

Gerald Hodges played mainly as a quarterback and safety on the Red Raiders football team, but saw time as a return specialist.

Gerald Hodges was selected first-team All-South Jersey and first-team All-Conference after his junior and senior seasons.

Gerald Hodges was timed at 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

Gerald Hodges was recruited heavily by Penn State linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden.

Gerald Hodges originally committed to Rutgers, but switched his commitment from Rutgers to the Nittany Lions on December 12,2008.

Gerald Hodges had scholarship offers from Boston College, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and Iowa, among others.

Gerald Hodges saw limited action on defense his true freshman year, but was a significant contributor on special teams, playing in all 13 games and delivering three tackles.

Gerald Hodges started the year as a safety, but moved to linebacker partway through the year.

In 2010, Gerald Hodges was injured on the first play of the game against Alabama.

Gerald Hodges missed the next four games before coming back with a vengeance against Minnesota and Michigan, games in which he recorded two and three tackles respectively.

Gerald Hodges ended the year recording at least four tackles in each of the team's final three games.

Gerald Hodges enjoyed a breakout season in 2011 in which he led the team by recording 106 tackles.

Gerald Hodges recorded 10 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception which he returned 63 yards against Northwestern.

Gerald Hodges attributed his loyalty to Penn State to his Christian faith.

CBS Sports had Gerald Hodges ranked as the 17th-best linebacker prospect in the draft.

At the NFL Combine, Gerald Hodges completed 22 reps on the weight bench at 225 pounds.

Gerald Hodges was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round, with the 120th overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft.

Gerald Hodges signed a four-year, $2.515 million deal with the Vikings on May 14,2013.

Gerald Hodges ended his 2014 season with 66 combined tackles, 0.5 sacks, an interception for a touchdown, and 7 pass deflections.

In 2016, Gerald Hodges played in 15 games with 12 starts, recording career-highs of 83 tackles, 3 sacks, and two interceptions.

On May 25,2017, Gerald Hodges signed with the Buffalo Bills.

On October 11,2017, Gerald Hodges signed with the New Orleans Saints.

Gerald Hodges was released by the Saints on February 27,2018.

Gerald Hodges played in 16 games with six starts, finishing sixth on the team with 55 tackles.

In May 2019, Gerald Hodges announced on his Twitter account that he wanted to play again.