Devlin Hodges
Updated: 12/30/2025, 12:48:06 PM Wikipedia source
Devlin Patrick Hodges (born April 12, 1996), nicknamed "Duck", is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Samford Bulldogs, after playing at Mortimer Jordan High School. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He was also a member of the Los Angeles Rams and Ottawa Redblacks.
Infobox
Position
Quarterback
Born
(1996-04-12) April 12, 1996 (age 29)Kimberly, Alabama, U.S.
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight
210 lb (95 kg)
High school
Mortimer Jordan (Kimberly)
College
Samford (2014–2018)
NFL draft
2019: undrafted
TD–INT
5–8
Passing yards
1,063
Completion percentage
62.5%
Passer rating
71.4
Passing completions
100
Passing attempts
160
Tables
· College career › College statistics
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Legend
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Legend
Career high
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· College career › College statistics
Season
Season
Samford Bulldogs
Season
Samford Bulldogs
Games
Samford Bulldogs
Passing
Samford Bulldogs
Rushing
GP
GP
Samford Bulldogs
GP
Samford Bulldogs
GS
Samford Bulldogs
Record
Samford Bulldogs
Comp
Samford Bulldogs
Att
Samford Bulldogs
Pct
Samford Bulldogs
Yards
Samford Bulldogs
Avg
Samford Bulldogs
TD
Samford Bulldogs
Int
Samford Bulldogs
Rate
Samford Bulldogs
Att
Samford Bulldogs
Yards
Samford Bulldogs
Avg
Samford Bulldogs
TD
2014
2014
Samford Bulldogs
2014
Samford Bulldogs
Redshirt
2015
2015
Samford Bulldogs
2015
Samford Bulldogs
9
Samford Bulldogs
5
Samford Bulldogs
3–2
Samford Bulldogs
200
Samford Bulldogs
288
Samford Bulldogs
64.9
Samford Bulldogs
2,230
Samford Bulldogs
7.7
Samford Bulldogs
12
Samford Bulldogs
6
Samford Bulldogs
144.1
Samford Bulldogs
74
Samford Bulldogs
327
Samford Bulldogs
4.4
Samford Bulldogs
2
2016
2016
Samford Bulldogs
2016
Samford Bulldogs
12
Samford Bulldogs
12
Samford Bulldogs
7–5
Samford Bulldogs
375
Samford Bulldogs
530
Samford Bulldogs
70.8
Samford Bulldogs
4,088
Samford Bulldogs
7.7
Samford Bulldogs
36
Samford Bulldogs
8
Samford Bulldogs
154.9
Samford Bulldogs
111
Samford Bulldogs
222
Samford Bulldogs
2.0
Samford Bulldogs
4
2017
2017
Samford Bulldogs
2017
Samford Bulldogs
12
Samford Bulldogs
12
Samford Bulldogs
8–4
Samford Bulldogs
347
Samford Bulldogs
528
Samford Bulldogs
65.7
Samford Bulldogs
3,983
Samford Bulldogs
7.5
Samford Bulldogs
31
Samford Bulldogs
11
Samford Bulldogs
144.3
Samford Bulldogs
95
Samford Bulldogs
155
Samford Bulldogs
1.6
Samford Bulldogs
3
2018
2018
Samford Bulldogs
2018
Samford Bulldogs
11
Samford Bulldogs
11
Samford Bulldogs
6–5
Samford Bulldogs
388
Samford Bulldogs
550
Samford Bulldogs
70.5
Samford Bulldogs
4,283
Samford Bulldogs
7.8
Samford Bulldogs
32
Samford Bulldogs
16
Samford Bulldogs
149.3
Samford Bulldogs
90
Samford Bulldogs
313
Samford Bulldogs
3.5
Samford Bulldogs
8
Career
Career
Samford Bulldogs
Career
Samford Bulldogs
44
Samford Bulldogs
40
Samford Bulldogs
24–16
Samford Bulldogs
1,310
Samford Bulldogs
1,896
Samford Bulldogs
69.1
Samford Bulldogs
14,584
Samford Bulldogs
7.7
Samford Bulldogs
111
Samford Bulldogs
41
Samford Bulldogs
148.7
Samford Bulldogs
370
Samford Bulldogs
1,017
Samford Bulldogs
2.7
Samford Bulldogs
17
| Samford Bulldogs | |||||||||||||||
| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Record | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | |
| 2014 | Redshirt | ||||||||||||||
| 2015 | 9 | 5 | 3–2 | 200 | 288 | 64.9 | 2,230 | 7.7 | 12 | 6 | 144.1 | 74 | 327 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 12 | 12 | 7–5 | 375 | 530 | 70.8 | 4,088 | 7.7 | 36 | 8 | 154.9 | 111 | 222 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 12 | 12 | 8–4 | 347 | 528 | 65.7 | 3,983 | 7.5 | 31 | 11 | 144.3 | 95 | 155 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | 6–5 | 388 | 550 | 70.5 | 4,283 | 7.8 | 32 | 16 | 149.3 | 90 | 313 | 3.5 | 8 |
| Career | 44 | 40 | 24–16 | 1,310 | 1,896 | 69.1 | 14,584 | 7.7 | 111 | 41 | 148.7 | 370 | 1,017 | 2.7 | 17 |
Pre-draft measurables · Professional career
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- 6 ft 0+3⁄8 in(1.84 m)
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Height
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- 6 ft 0+3⁄8 in(1.84 m)
Weight
212 lb(96 kg)
Arm length
30+1⁄8 in(0.77 m)
Hand span
9+1⁄4 in(0.23 m)
40-yard dash
4.79 s
10-yard split
1.69 s
20-yard split
2.77 s
20-yard shuttle
4.53 s
Three-cone drill
7.38 s
Vertical jump
32.0 in(0.81 m)
Broad jump
8 ft 7 in(2.62 m)
All values from Pro Day
All values from Pro Day
Height
All values from Pro Day
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
| mw- .mw- 6 ft 0+3⁄8 in(1.84 m) | 212 lb(96 kg) | 30+1⁄8 in(0.77 m) | 9+1⁄4 in(0.23 m) | 4.79 s | 1.69 s | 2.77 s | 4.53 s | 7.38 s | 32.0 in(0.81 m) | 8 ft 7 in(2.62 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day | ||||||||||||
· Professional career › NFL career statistics
GP
GP
Year
GP
Team
GS
Games
Record
Games
Cmp
Games
Att
Passing
Pct
Passing
Yds
Passing
Avg
Passing
Lng
Passing
TD
Passing
Int
Passing
Rtg
Passing
Att
Passing
Yds
Rushing
Avg
Rushing
Lng
Rushing
TD
Rushing
Sck
Rushing
SckY
Sacks
Fum
Sacks
Lost
2019
2019
Year
2019
Team
PIT
Games
8
Games
6
Games
3–3
Passing
100
Passing
160
Passing
62.5
Passing
1,063
Passing
6.6
Passing
79
Passing
5
Passing
8
Passing
71.4
Rushing
21
Rushing
68
Rushing
3.2
Rushing
22
Rushing
0
Sacks
15
Sacks
102
Fumbles
5
Fumbles
1
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
8
Games
6
Games
3–3
Games
100
Passing
160
Passing
62.5
Passing
1,063
Passing
6.6
Passing
79
Passing
5
Passing
8
Passing
71.4
Passing
21
Rushing
68
Rushing
3.2
Rushing
22
Rushing
0
Rushing
15
Sacks
102
Sacks
5
Fumbles
1
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacks | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2019 | PIT | 8 | 6 | 3–3 | 100 | 160 | 62.5 | 1,063 | 6.6 | 79 | 5 | 8 | 71.4 | 21 | 68 | 3.2 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 102 | 5 | 1 |
| Career | 8 | 6 | 3–3 | 100 | 160 | 62.5 | 1,063 | 6.6 | 79 | 5 | 8 | 71.4 | 21 | 68 | 3.2 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 102 | 5 | 1 | |
References
- AL.comhttps://www.al.com/samford/2018/11/samfords_devlin_hodges_named_s_3.html
- AL.comhttps://www.al.com/samford/2019/01/samfords_hodges_wins_walter_pa.html
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25304719/devlin-hodges-samford-bulldogs-sets-fcs-career-passing-record%3fplatform=amp
- draftscout.comhttp://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1019870&DraftYear=2019
- nflcombineresults.comhttps://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=27699
- Steelers.comhttps://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves
- Steelers.comhttps://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-cuts
- Steelers.comhttps://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-agree-to-terms-with-elliott
- Steelers.comhttps://www.steelers.com/news/hodges-to-53-man-roster-ben-to-ir
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27783707/steelers-quarterback-mason-rudolph-suffers-concussion-big-hit-vs-ravens
- Pro-Football-Reference.comhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910060pit.htm
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27822903/steelers-rule-qb-mason-rudolph-devlin-hodges-start-vs-chargers
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128131
- NFL.comhttps://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-starting-devlin-hodges-at-qb-vs-browns-0ap3000001081014
- ESPN.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20191202101856/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128107
- PennLive.comhttps://www.pennlive.com/steelers/2019/12/devlin-hodges-steelers-fall-to-josh-allen-buffalo-bills-17-10-as-playoff-chances-jeopardized-at-heinz-field.html
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127933
- Pro-Football-Reference.comhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HodgDe00/gamelog/2019/
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29825193/pittsburgh-steelers-add-qb-josh-dobbs-s-sean-davis-waive-qb-devlin-hodges
- ProFootballTalkhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/07/steelers-sign-devlin-hodges-to-practice-squad/
- SteelersDepot.comhttps://steelersdepot.com/2021/01/steelers-let-contracts-of-five-practice-squad-players-including-qb-devlin-hodges-expire/
- TheRams.comhttps://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-quarterback-devlin-hodges-and-safety-jake-gervase-to-reserve-future-co
- ProFootballTalkhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/23/rams-waive-devlin-hodges-paris-ford-raymond-calais/
- Ottawa Redblackshttps://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2021/09/16/301798/
- 3 Down Nationhttps://3downnation.com/2021/11/05/quack-attack-redblacks-name-devlin-duck-hodges-starting-qb-vs-argos/
- CFL.cahttps://www.cfl.ca/games/6187/
- TSN.cahttps://www.tsn.ca/ottawa-redblacks-devlin-duck-hodges-retired-1.1789332
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27814638/surprising-duck-calling-record-breaking-ride-pittsburgh-steelers-qb-devlin-hodges
- Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/13/meet-devlin-hodges-duck-calling-champion-steelers-newest-starting-quarterback/
- Mossy Oakhttps://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/waterfowl/devlin-hodges-calling-ducks-or-calling-football-plays
- People.comhttps://people.com/country/2023-acm-awards-lainey-wilson-dating-former-nfl-player-devlin-duck-hodges-red-carpet-debut/
- youtube.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G_XozkEGWY
- People.comhttps://people.com/lainey-wilson-and-boyfriend-devlin-duck-hodges-are-engaged-11679083
- Paradehttps://parade.com/tv/lainey-wilson-priceless-answer-on-celebrity-family-feud-leaves-steve-harvey-completely-speechless