Phil Hoskins

Phil Hoskins
St. Louis Battlehawks
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-02) January 2, 1997 (age 28)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Whitmer (Toledo, OH)
College:Kentucky (2016–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / round: 7 / pick: 232
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:14
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Phil Hoskins (born January 2, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Kentucky[1] and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m) 		313 lb
(142 kg) 		34+3⁄8 in
(0.87 m) 		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		 5.25 s 1.69 s 2.57 s 4.85 s 7.87 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		 20 reps
All values from the Kentucky Pro Day[3]

Carolina Panthers

Hoskins was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 232nd overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[4] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[5] On November 27, 2021, Hoskins was placed on the Panthers COVID-19 reserve list with three others. Hoskins' first career sack came against Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in a 33–10 loss.[6]

On October 22, 2022, Hoskins was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad.[7]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 12, 2023, Hoskins was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. Hoskins won his first Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[8]

Hoskins re-signed with the Chiefs on March 24, 2023.[9] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[10]

Arizona Cardinals

On October 3, 2023, Hoskins was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[11] On December 27, 2023, he was signed to the active roster.[12]

On August 27, 2024, Hoskins was waived by the Cardinals.[13]

Dallas Cowboys

Hoskins was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys on August 29, 2024.[14] He was released on October 16.[15]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 14, 2025, Hoskins signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[16]

References

  1. ^ "Phil Hoskins - Football". University of Kentucky Athletics.
  2. ^ Gantt, Darin (May 1, 2021). "Panthers draft Phil Hoskins in seventh round". Panthers.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Phil Hoskins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Gantt, Darin (May 1, 2021). "Panthers draft Phil Hoskins in seventh round". Panthers.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "Panthers vs. Dolphins - NFL Game Summary - November 28, 2021". ESPN. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "Pat Elflein placed on IR, Bravvion Roy activated". Panthers.com. October 22, 2022.
  8. ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  9. ^ Sapp, Jared (March 25, 2023). "Chiefs sign 2 free-agent defensive tackles". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  10. ^ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Urban, Darren (October 3, 2023). "Cardinals Make Roster Change At Punter". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  12. ^ Root, Jess. "Cardinals sign DL Phil Hoskins to roster, designate DL Leki Fotu to return from IR". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  13. ^ Urban, Darren (August 27, 2024). "Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season". AZCardinals.com.
  14. ^ Walker, Patrik (August 28, 2024). "Carl Lawson, Dalvin Cook headline list of Dallas Cowboys' practice squad signings". DallasCowboys.com.
  15. ^ Brock, Todd (October 16, 2024). "Cowboys sign little-known DT with injury history to practice squad". Cowboys Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved January 15, 2025.

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