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Cooper Hodges became the second Appalachian State player to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. A native of Glen St. Mary, Florida, Hodges heads back to his home state to join the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hodges was the ninth pick of the seventh round and the 226th overall selection.
With the 226th pick in the 2023 #NFLDraft, we select Appalachian State OG Cooper Hodges!@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/J3hE5co37s
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 29, 2023
Cooper Hodges is an experienced tackle who could play guard, nasty in the run game, tough. More depth up front is always good
— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) April 29, 2023
Standing at 6’4” and 305 pounds, Hodges was a named a Third-team All-American by Pro Football Focus in 2022. He was also a Four-time All-Sun Belt selection and a first-team selection in that regard this past season. Hodges made starts at right tackle in all 51 of his FBS game appearances. A two-time team captain, Hodges played more than 3,500 snaps in his career. He allowed just seven sacks in 1,668 pass-blocking snaps. Hodges was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, where he played offensive guard. He’ll likely play guard in the NFL, if he makes the roster.
Jaguars add a good OL depth piece with Cooper Hodges. Played OT at Appalachian State but is a better fit inside. Good hand use and footwork. Like what he can do in run game: pic.twitter.com/F2kDN86Ww5
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
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