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51 John Hofer

51 John Hofer

  • Position:
    Offensive Lineman
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    304
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Valparaiso, Ind.
  • High School:
    Valparaiso

Summary

Biography

2024: Played in career-high 13 games, making 12 starts at guard ... named to Academic All-MAC Team ... helped the Broncos produce one of the top rushing attacks in the MAC with Jalen Buckley and Jaden Nixon. 

2023: Played in career-high nine games, making two starts on the offensive line ... made first collegiate start at Syracuse ... helped produce 1,000-yard rusher Jalen Buckley ... named Academic All-MAC and a CSC Academic All-District selection.  

2022: Played in seven games, primarily on special teams ... made collegiate debut at San Jose State. 

2021: Red-shirted

High School:
  • Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, as well as the No. 27 prospect in Indiana
  • Helped Valparaiso to a 8-1 record as a senior, with the only loss coming in the state semifinals
  • Blocked for a Valpo team that reached the state championship game during junior season
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2025
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Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

    Offensive Tackle
    6'6" 300 lbs
  • 51

    2021Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'5" 310 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2022Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'5" 304 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2023Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive Line
    6'5" 304 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2024Redshirt Junior

    Offensive Line
    6'5" 304 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2025Redshirt Senior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 304 lbs
    51