Luke Hodge
Luke Hodge
Carries tight ends down the field in coverage. 2 stars out of high school, two seasons of real snaps at Troy since. The receipt on tape: 9 tackles against Georgia State, Week 13, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- recruiting profile
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Gerad Parker
Awards
Player Standing · 17 rungs
Tier 1 · 2-deepR04 · Rotational
Rotational. Tackle volume for the position in rotation-piece range.
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025
W 38–20
vs Nicholls
1 QB HUR
How he plays
Play style
Carries tight ends and patrols the middle of the field in coverage.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Troy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Troy
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -13 net (14 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Troy · Last season: 8-6 · Talent rank #99 · 2026 recruiting class #76
DNA match
Player DNA
Coverage 'Backer
Carries tight ends and patrols the middle of the field in coverage.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Austin Harnetiaux’s 2025 season.
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As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Jeremiah Telander's sophomore season at Tennessee (2024).
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Background
2025 (Junior): Started games against South Alabama and Louisiana, played in all 14 … Named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week following Troy’s near victory at Clemson; forced a fumble and deflected a pass that led to a pick six, helping Troy build a 16-0 lead over the Tigers … Finished sea...