One of the heroes of the Falcons overtime win against the Tampa Bay Bucs was backup receiver KhaDarel Hodge. You probably don’t know much about him.
After a thrilling 36-30 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, fans know exactly who he was. His 45-yard catch-and-run touchdown in overtime was the difference.
KhaDarel honed his football skills in small town Texas. After high school, he attended Hinds Community College, where he transitioned to wide receiver, for one season before joining the squad at a small HBCU in Texas, Prairie View A&M University.
He then went undrafted in 2018. He caught on with the practice squads for the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions before signing with the Falcons in 2022.
KhaDarel Hodge finally got his star turn Thursday night against the Bucs. Here’s what he had to say after the game.
Here are some key details about him:
- Born: January 3, 1995, in D’Lo, Mississippi
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight: 208 lbs
- College: Prairie View A&M University
- NFL Career: He went undrafted in 2018 and was initially signed by the Los Angeles Rams.
Hodge has proved to be a pretty interesting guy away from the field. He’s active on Instagram, where he shares his humorous side.
Throughout his career, he has also played for the Cleveland Browns before joining the Falcons in 2022. As of now, Hodge has appeared in multiple games and has made significant contributions to his teams over the years.
Final Word
The Falcons schedule is shaping up favorably. Can they make the playoffs? Stay tuned.
