Vareion Deshay "Shay" Hodge (born October 18, 1987) is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2010. He played college football at Ole Miss.

College career

Hodge played for the

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from 2006 to 2009.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Hodge originally signed a free-agent contract with the

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but was released during rookie camp. Following his release, he was immediately offered a spot with the Washington Redskins and signed a contract with them. He was waived during final cuts.

Cincinnati Bengals

Hodge was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on September 8, 2010.

Georgia Force

Hodge has signed with the

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of the

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for 2012.

Kansas City Command

Hodge was traded to the

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on March 5, 2012, along with John Gianninoto

New Orleans VooDoo

Hodge signed with the New Orleans VooDoo for the 2013 season.

Jacksonville Sharks

On October 16, 2015, Hodge was assigned to the

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. On June 20, 2016, Hodge was placed on reassignment.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Hodge signed with the

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on January 29, 2016. He was released on June 14, 2016.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hodge, Shay 1987 births Living people Players of American football from Mississippi American football wide receivers Ole Miss Rebels football players Washington Redskins players Cincinnati Bengals players Georgia Force players Kansas City Command players New Orleans VooDoo players Jacksonville Sharks players People from Morton, Mississippi