Arthur Hobbs (gridiron football) facts for kids
Hobbs in 2017
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born: | November 18, 1989 San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Mount Miguel (Spring Valley, California) |
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| College: | Nebraska–Kearney | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |||||||
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Arthur Hobbs (born November 18, 1989) is an American football defensive back for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL). He first enrolled at Grossmont College before transferring to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Hobbs has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Calgary Stampeders, Orlando Predators and Tampa Bay Storm.
Early life and college
Hoobs attended Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley, California.
He first enrolled at Grossmont College before transferring to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Professional career
Hobbs was signed by the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) on May 14, 2012, after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft. He was released by the Chargers on September 1, 2012. He was signed to the Chargers' practice squad on December 26, 2012.
Hobbs signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 11, 2013. In his first season in the CFL Hobbs contributed 32 defensive tackles, 2 special teams tackles and 2 interceptions. The Tiger-Cats lost in the championship game that season. He was released by the Tiger-Cats on May 21, 2014.
Hobbs was signed by the Orlando Predators of the AFL on October 2, 2014. On May 10, 2016, Hobbs was placed on reassignment. On May 17, 2016, Hobbs was assigned to the Predators again. On May 19, 2016, Hobbs was placed on reassignment. On May 25, 2016, Hobbs was assigned to the Predators. On June 28, 2016, Hobbs was placed on reassignment. On July 7, 2016, Hobbs was assigned to the Predators.
Hobbs signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on January 25, 2015. He was released by the Stampeders on May 5, 2015.
Hobbs was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm on February 14, 2017. The Storm folded in December 2017.
On March 21, 2018, Hobbs was assigned to the Albany Empire.
On March 11, 2019, Hobbs was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks.
On July 30, 2021, Hobbs signed with the Albany Empire of the National Arena League (NAL). On November 1, 2021, Hobbs re-signed with the Empire.
On November 4, 2022, Hobbs signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the National Arena League (NAL). Hobbs became a free agent at the end of the season.
