| Number | 27, 48[1] |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback[1] |
| Birth date | May 20, 1961 (age 65) |
| Birth place | Ahoskie, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 0 |
| Weight lbs | 188 |
| High school | Bertie (Windsor, North Carolina) |
| College | NC State (1979–1982) |
| Undraftedyear | 1983 |
| Pastteams | |
| Pfr | HoggD.20 |
William Benjamin "D. D." Hoggard (born May 20, 1961) is an American former professional football cornerback who played three seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at NC State. He also played for the Washington Federals of the United States Football League (USFL).
Early life
William Benjamin Hoggard was born on May 20, 1961, in Ahoskie, North Carolina.[1] He attended Bertie High School in Windsor, North Carolina.[1]
College career
Hoggard was a member of the NC State Wolfpack of North Carolina State University from 1979 to 1982 and a three-year letterman from 1980 to 1982.[1] He also participated in track and field at NC State and was a member of the 400 meter relay team that set an NCAA record with a time of 39.11 seconds in 1982.[2] Hoggard graduated from NC State with a political science degree.[2]
Professional career
Hoggard was selected by the Washington Federals in the 12th round, with the 141st overall pick, of the 1983 USFL draft.[1] He went undrafted in the 1983 NFL draft and signed with the Washington Redskins on April 28, 1983.[3] He was released by the Redskins on July 30, 1983.[3]
Hoggard signed with the Federals on November 1, 1983.[4] He was moved to the developmental squad on March 2, 1984, released on March 7, and signed to the active roster on March 8.[4] He played in one game, a start, for the Federals during the 1984 USFL season.[1]
Hoggard signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 6, 1985.[3] He was released on September 2 but re-signed on October 9.[3] Hoggard then played in two games for the Browns before being released again on October 23.[5][3] He signed a futures contract with the Browns on November 1, 1985.[3] He appeared in all 16 games during the 1986 season.[6] He also played in two playoff games that year.[3] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 1987.[3] Hoggard was later activated on December 25, 1987, and played in one game during the 1987 season.[3][7] He also appeared in two playoff games that year, recording one safety.[6] In January 1988, Browns head coach Marty Schottenheimer claimed that Hoggard "is probably the best kickoff coverage guy in the National Football League".[8]
On March 25, 1988, Hoggard and a 1988 sixth round draft pick were traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for Chris Pike.[4] Hoggard was released by the Eagles on August 16, 1988.[3]
Hoggard was then claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[9] On August 24, 1988, it was reported that Hoggard had been waived by the Bills.[10]
Personal life
Hoggard later worked for NC State's athletic department, including a stint as Director of Student Athlete Welfare.[2][11]
References
- ^ "DEE DEE HOGGARD". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Donaldson, Kelly (November 1, 2004). "Annual Fat Friday dinner to feature NC State's Hoggard". The News-Herald. pp. B4. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Dee Dee Hoggard NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "D.D. Hoggard 1985 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "D.D. Hoggard". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "D.D. Hoggard 1987 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Grossi, Tony (January 8, 1988). "Kickers downplay weather". The Plain Dealer. pp. 5E. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Kelley, Jim (August 23, 1988). "Bills Get Draft Picks In Separate Deals for McNanie, Traynowicz". The Buffalo News. pp. C3. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Sports Transactions". Northwest Herald. September 17, 1988. p. 4. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "DD HOGGARD". North Carolina State University. Retrieved 16 January 2025.