Doug Hogue
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Career Summary
Doug Hogue was a Syracuse linebacker drafted by Detroit in 2011.
Doug Hogue entered the NFL as Detroit's fifth-round selection in 2011 after playing at Syracuse. He later played for Carolina.
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College Career
Hogue converted from running back to linebacker at Syracuse.
Hogue played running back during his first two Syracuse seasons before moving to linebacker. In 25 defensive games, he recorded 26.5 tackles for loss, ninth in school history.
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Path to the NFL
Detroit selected Hogue in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Carolina identified Hogue as Detroit's fifth-round pick from Syracuse in 2011.
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NFL Career
Hogue played for Detroit and Carolina.
Detroit signed Hogue with its 2011 draft class. Carolina claimed him off waivers from Detroit in October 2012, and the Panthers later listed him as a 2013 roster candidate.
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Career Accomplishments
Hogue contributed on special teams for both Detroit and Carolina.
Carolina reported that Hogue made six special-teams tackles as a Detroit rookie and had two more before the 2012 waiver claim. He then played nine games for Carolina and registered eight special-teams tackles.
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Playing Style
Hogue's NFL role centered on special teams and linebacker depth.
Detroit used Hogue on special teams, and Carolina added him as linebacker depth after injuries affected its roster.
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Legacy
Hogue's Syracuse defensive production included a place among the program's tackle-for-loss leaders.
Hogue's 26.5 career tackles for loss ranked ninth in Syracuse history when Carolina claimed him in 2012.
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23197, 00-0028095, 1989-02-01, Doug Hogue, Douglas, Hogue
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