What It Means:

The 6'6", 257 pound Hodges turned pro as a redshirt junior after starting 37 games at Virginia Tech. Recruited as a quarterback, Hodges has caught passes for only three years. He is a freaky athlete, with 4.57 speed and 39-inch vertical and 11'2" broad jumps. More wideout than traditional tight end, Hodges has a long way to go as an in-line player.

Hodges still needs refinement, but created 1,747 receiving yards on 133 catches (13.1 yards per reception) and 20 touchdowns. He could take away some of Kyle Rudolph's looks eventually, but the two should form a strong tandem with Rudolph as the in-line tight end and Hodges as the move.