Arthur Hobbs (born November 18, 1989) is an

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for the

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of the National Arena League (NAL). Hobbs attended

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in Spring Valley, California. He first enrolled at Grossmont College before transferring to the

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. Hobbs has also been a member of the

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, Calgary Stampeders,

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and Tampa Bay Storm.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Hobbs was signed by the

of the

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(NFL) on May 14, 2012 after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Chargers on September 1, 2012. He was signed to the Chargers' practice squad on December 26, 2012.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Hobbs signed with the

of the

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(CFL) on April 11, 2013. 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.

Orlando Predators

Hobbs was signed by the

of the AFL on October 2, 2014. 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. On June 28, 2016, Hobbs was placed on reassignment. On July 7, 2016, Hobbs was assigned to the Predators.

Calgary Stampeders

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

Tampa Bay Storm

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

Albany Empire

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

Atlantic City Blackjacks

On March 11, 2019, Hobbs was assigned to the

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Albany Empire (NAL)

On July 30, 2021, Hobbs signed with the Albany Empire of the National Arena League (NAL). On November 1, 2021, Hobbs re-signed with the Empire.

San Antonio Gunslingers

On November 4, 2022, Hobbs signed with the

of the National Arena League (NAL).

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