Tristen Hoge
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 23, 1997 Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Highland (Pocatello) |
| College | Notre Dame (2015–2016) BYU (2017–2020) |
| NFL draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
Tristen Hoge (born May 23, 1997) in Pocatello, Idaho[1][2] is an American former football player. He played college football for the BYU Cougars from 2017 to 2020 after transferring from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
High school
[edit]Hoge attended Highland High School where he was a highly-touted offensive lineman and won the Gatorade Player of the Year award twice for Idaho.[3] He was ranked as the number one center in the nation.[4] Hoge was also named to the 2014 American First-team and played in the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[5]
College career
[edit]Hoge received offers from Stanford, Florida, Penn State, Michigan State, LSU, Boise State and BYU, before committing to Notre Dame.[3] He played two years at Notre Dame and was chosen as the 2015 Notre Dame Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year, before playing six games in 2016.[6]
Hoge transferred to BYU in 2017 and had to sit out the year due to NCAA transfer rules.[7] He would go on to play in and start 13 games at right guard, but only managed 5 games in 2019 due to a leg injury.[8] Unfortunately, Hoge contracted COVID-19 and pneumonia, limiting him to 8 games in 2020.[3]
Professional career
[edit]New York Jets
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft, Hoge signed with the New York Jets on May 7, 2021.[9] Hoge was waived by the Jets on August 24, 2021.[10]
Cleveland Browns
[edit]Hoge was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad on September 20, 2021. He was released on December 7.[11]
Denver Broncos
[edit]On December 28, 2021, Hoge was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Hoge is the nephew of former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and ESPN analyst Merril Hoge.[13] He is also cousin to former BYU quarterback Beau Hoge, who played from 2015 and 2018. On April 21, 2021 he married Heidi Hoge. He currently works as a film and television actor in Texas.
References
[edit]- ^ jkaye@journalnet.com, By JORDAN KAYE (January 4, 2021). "Former Highland standout, BYU offensive lineman Tristen Hoge declares for the NFL Draft". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ Harper, Mitch (September 20, 2021). "Tristen Hoge Signs With Cleveland Browns Practice Squad". KSL Sports. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c Wyatt, David (May 3, 2021). "Focusing in on Tristen Hoge". ganggreennation.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "2015 Top Center (FB) Recruits". 247sports.com. 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Carson, Chad (December 24, 2014). "Murray, Thompson head USA TODAY's 2014 All-USA Team". 247sports.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.[dead link]
- ^ "The Draft Bible". sportsillustrated.com. April 21, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Tristen Hoge". byucougars.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/8/19/21375922/schlereth-espn-tristen-hoge-byu-cougars-football
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (May 7, 2021). "Jets Sign 12 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (August 24, 2021). "Jets Place Vinny Curry on Reserve/NFI, Release 4 Players to Get to 80". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Browns make roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 7, 2021.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 28, 2021). "Broncos sign DT Justin Hamilton, place DT DeShawn Williams on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ McCombs, Robby (May 1, 2021). "BYU OL Tristen Hoge Signs UDFA Deal With New York Jets". vanquishthefoe.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.