James Hodgins

James William Hodgins (born April 30, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Jose State Spartans.

High school Hodgins graduated from Oak Grove High School in his birthplace of San Jose, California, in 1995 and lettered in football, basketball, and track. In 1998 as a senior, Hodgins moved to the defensive line as a linebacker and made 18 tackles and 3 sacks. He graduated from San Jose State with a sociology degree in 1999.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams (1999–2002) Hodgins signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 1999 NFL draft. As a rookie in 1999, Hodgins played 15 games, rushed for 10 yards in 7 carries with one touchdown, and made 6 receptions for 35 yards. The Rams later won Super Bowl XXXIV.

In 2000, Hodgins again played 15 games and started two; his first start was in Week 11 (November 12) in which he made one 3-yard reception. In his next start on November 26, Hodgins did not make any receptions or rushes. Overall, Hodgins' statistics were very limited this season, with one reception for 3 yards and 2 rushes for 5 yards.

Due to a broken foot, Hodgins did not play the first seven games of the 2002 season. In the 2003 season Hodgins started 8 of 16 games and rushed for 6 yards on 2 carries and made 14 receptions for 58 yards and two touchdowns.

New York Jets (2006) In six games with the New York Jets in 2006, Hodgins made 2 receptions for 9 yards. After being head coach at Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek, California, from 2013 to 2018, Hodgins became head coach at Berkeley High School in 2019.

In June 2010, Hodgins was arrested and charged with fraudulently renting out homes he did not own. Hodgins pled guilty and complied with terms of an agreement requiring him to reimburse victims and obey the law for one year. He then went on to voluntarily make restitution above what was required.

His sons Isaiah and Isaac both played college football at Oregon State, with Isaiah eventually going to the Buffalo Bills in the 2020 NFL draft.