Devlin Hodges

Imagine a super-fast runner on a playground, but instead of running, Devlin Hodges throws a football! He's a former professional football player, which means he played the game for a living. People called him 'Duck' because, well, maybe he waddled a little when he ran, or maybe it's just a cool nickname! He played quarterback, the player who gets to throw the ball the farthest.

Devlin started his football journey just like many kids, playing at his high school, Mortimer Jordan. After that, he went to college at Samford University to play for the Bulldogs. Think of it like moving from your local park to a bigger sports field!

Then, he got a super exciting chance to play in the big leagues, the NFL, with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played for other teams like the Los Angeles Rams and the Ottawa Redblacks.

A quarterback is like the captain of the football team's offense. They have to be smart, quick, and have a strong arm to throw the ball accurately. Devlin Hodges was known for his passing skills. He had to learn lots of plays and make quick decisions on the field, sometimes faster than you can blink! It's a really important job that helps the team score points.

Here's a super cool fact: Devlin Hodges was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't picked first in the big player draft, but the Steelers saw his talent and gave him a chance anyway! He proved that hard work and skill can open doors, even if you don't get picked right away. He also played in Canada for the Ottawa Redblacks!