Victor Hobson facts for kids

Victor Brian Hobson, born on February 3, 1980, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Victor played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. The New York Jets picked him in the 2003 NFL draft. He played for the Jets from 2003 to 2007. He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals. After football, he became an executive producer for a company called Global Entertainment.

Growing Up and High School Football

Victor Hobson was born in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. He grew up there for most of his life. For high school, he traveled from New Jersey to Philadelphia. He played high school football at St. Joseph's Preparatory.

His coach noticed Victor's large hands and feet. He also had an awkward walk and a thin body. Because of this, his coach nicknamed him "Little Pup." By the end of his second year, he had grown bigger. He weighed 215 pounds, so his nickname changed to "Big Dog."

At St. Joe's, Victor played two positions. He was a middle linebacker and a tight end. In 1997, he helped his team win their first championship in 20 years. He was also voted the best all-around player in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Victor received almost 40 offers to play football at different colleges. He chose to go to the University of Michigan, his favorite school.

College Career at Michigan

Victor Hobson played for the Michigan Wolverines at the University of Michigan. He started in 39 of the 49 games he played. During his college career, he made 277 tackles. He also had 15 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 4 forced fumbles. He defended 6 passes and made 2 interceptions.

Victor's 47 "stops for losses" put him third all-time in Michigan history. Only Curtis Greer and Mark Messner had more. In 2000, he won The Roger Zatkoff Award. This award is given to the team's best linebacker. After his senior year, he decided to enter the NFL draft.

Playing in the NFL

Before the NFL draft, Victor Hobson attended the NFL Scouting Combine. This event helps teams evaluate players. He was ranked as the second-best linebacker out of 34 prospects. The New York Jets then selected him. He was the 53rd player chosen in the second round of the 2003 draft. He joined his college teammate, B. J. Askew, who was also drafted by the Jets that year.

Victor played for the New York Jets for five seasons. In 2006, he had his best year for tackles. He made 100 tackles, including 66 solo tackles. He also had 6 sacks that season. After his time with the Jets, he played briefly for the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals in 2008.

Helping Others

In 2006, Victor and his wife, L’Tesia, started a charity called Hobson & Hobson Outreach. They have promised a lot of money to help set up homes. These homes are for children and adults with special needs. They plan to build these homes in the United States and other countries.

Working in Film

After his football career, Victor Hobson started working in the entertainment industry. He works at Global Entertainment, a company founded in 2010. There, he works as a writer, producer, and director. He was the Executive Producer for a movie called “C’mon Man.” This film was released on June 26, 2012. Victor and his wife have continued to work on many other movies together.

Personal Life

Victor Hobson and his wife, L'tesia Asensio Hobson, have seven children. L'tesia is also a director and film producer. The family lives in both London and Beverly Hills.