Arthur Hobbs (gridiron football)

Arthur Hobbs (born November 18, 1989) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. Hobbs attended Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley, California. He first enrolled at Grossmont College before transferring to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Hobbs has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats,[1] Calgary Stampeders, Orlando Predators and Tampa Bay Storm.[2]

Arthur Hobbs
Hobbs in 2017
Free agent
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1989-11-18) November 18, 1989
San Diego, California
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Mount Miguel
(Spring Valley, California)
College:Nebraska–Kearney
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:32
Interceptions:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:28.0
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Hobbs was signed by the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) on May 14, 2012 after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was released by the Chargers on September 1, 2012. He was signed to the Chargers' practice squad on December 26, 2012.[3]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Hobbs signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 11, 2013.[4] In his first season in the CFL Hobbs contributed 32 defensive tackles, 2 special teams tackles and 2 interceptions. The Tiger-Cats lost in the championship game that season. He was released by the Tiger-Cats on May 21, 2014.[5]

Orlando Predators

Hobbs was signed by the Orlando Predators of the AFL on October 2, 2014.[6] On May 10, 2016, Hobbs was placed on reassignment. On May 17, 2016, Hobbs was assigned to the Predators again. On May 19, 2016, Hobbs was placed on reassignment. On May 25, 2016, Hobbs was assigned to the Predators.[7] On June 28, 2016, Hobbs was placed on reassignment.[8] On July 7, 2016, Hobbs was assigned to the Predators.[9]

Calgary Stampeders

Hobbs signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on January 25, 2015.[10] He was released by the Stampeders on May 5, 2015.[11]

Tampa Bay Storm

Hobbs was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm on February 14, 2017.[12] The Storm folded in December 2017.[13]

Albany Empire

On March 21, 2018, Hobbs was assigned to the Albany Empire.[14]

Atlantic City Blackjacks

On March 11, 2019, Hobbs was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks.

References
  1. "ARTHUR HOBBS". ticats.ca. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  2. Edwards, Drew (May 21, 2014). "The CFLPA offer and the Ticats moves". Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  3. "Arthur Hobbs". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  4. "Transactions 2013". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  5. "May 2014". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on December 26, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  6. "Predators Add WR Antonio Robinson, DB Arthur Hobbs". arenafan.com. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  7. "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on June 8, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  8. "Orlando Predators". arenafootball.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  9. "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  11. Gazzola, Paul (May 5, 2015). "Stampeders trade defensive back Ryan Mouton to Blue Bombers". thescore.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  12. "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  13. "Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations". Tampa Bay Times. December 21, 2017.
  14. "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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