Cody Hodges
| Position: | Quarterback | ||
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| Date of birth: | November 20, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth: | Hereford, Texas, United States | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Hereford (TX) | ||
| College: | Texas Tech | ||
| Undrafted: | 2006 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Cody Hodges (born November 20, 1982) is a philanthropist, motivational speaker, and former professional American football player, playing in the National Football League, Arena Football League, and the Arena League 2. Hodges is best known for his one season as the starting quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the 2005 season.[1] As a fifth year Senior, he led the nation in passing and total offense and an appearance in the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic and a 9–3 overall record. He was the 3rd straight fifth year senior to start for Mike Leach and Texas Tech and was also the second of 4 West Texas natives to take the Quarterback reigns in the Leach era, along with predecessor Sonny Cumbie and successors Taylor Potts and Seth Doege.
Hodges was born to Steve and Sharon Hodges in Amarillo, Texas and was raised in Hereford, Texas, located in the Texas Panhandle. Hodges played high school football at Hereford High School, where he was a 4-year letterman in football and a standout in basketball. He threw for 2,458 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2000 as a senior. He ended his prep career with a 22-4 record as starting quarterback and accounted for 70 touchdown passes and 6,500 passing yards over four years and ran for 30 touchdowns during that time. Hodges was also a two-time 3-4A District MVP. Hodges was named Amarillo Globe-News Newcomer of the Year in 1997, Amarillo Globe-News Player of the Year his Junior and Senior years, and was also named All-South Plains Player of the Year in 2000. He was named to the Second-team all-state in 1999. Hodges was named to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Top 100 players and was ranked by Lonestar.com as one of the top 100 quarterbacks in the nation. Despite his stellar high school career, Hodges was only offered scholarships by two FBS schools, Texas Tech University and The University of Wyoming. Hodges accepted a scholarship from Texas Tech coach Mike Leach.
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