Doug Hogue

Doug Hogue
Hogue with the Detroit Lions in 2011
No. 57, 55
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1989-02-01) February 1, 1989 (age 37)
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoosevelt (Yonkers)
CollegeSyracuse
NFL draft2011: 5th round, 157th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Douglas K. Hogue (born February 1, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		235 lb
(107 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		4.61 s1.66 s2.65 s4.57 s7.09 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Detroit Lions

Hogue was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft with the 157th overall pick., He spent his rookie season primarily playing special teams.

Carolina Panthers

After Week 7 of the 2012 season, Hogue was waived by the Lions and subsequently claimed by the Carolina Panthers. He attended the Panthers' training camp in 2013, but was released during final cuts.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Hogue was later signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 17, 2014, but was cut during training camp on April 17.

Coaching career

On July 14, 2026, Hogue was announced as the coach of the Yonkers Guardians, a high school varsity football team representing all the schools in the Yonkers School District. The Guardians were formed due to the remaining two Yonkers high schools that offered varsity football incurring a lack of players to field individual teams.

Personal life

Hogue's younger brother, Dustin, is a professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Iowa State. He now plays internationally for BC Enisey of the VTB United League.

Hogue's cousin Gavin Heslop was previously a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks.

References

  1. ↑ "Doug Hogue NFL Combine and Draft Prospects". NFL.com. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Doug Hogue College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Draft Tracker 2011". NFL.com. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  5. ↑ Weidner, Nolan (October 23, 2012). "Detroit Lions release former Syracuse football standout Doug Hogue". syracuse.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  6. ↑ Strickland, Bryan (October 23, 2012). "Panthers claim LB Hogue". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Client Challenge". www.yonkerspublicschools.org. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ Smith, Gerry; Jr, José A. Alvarado (October 24, 2026). "The Last High School Football Team in Town". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Seattle Seahawks". seahawks.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.