Abdul Hodge Abdul Raheeda Hodge ( born September 9 , 1983 ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played college football at Iowa . Early years . When he was young , Hodge lived in Fort Lauderdale , Florida and attended Boyd Anderson High School ( the same school as college teammate offensive lineman David Walker ) where he won four letters in football , two in track , and one in basketball . In football , he was a three year starter , a three time team captain . As a junior , he was a first team All - County honoree and a third team All - State . As a senior , Hodge played linebacker for a 9 - 3 team that reached the state semi - finals . he was selected as an All - American by " SuperPrep , " First - team All - State and All - Conference . He was also named Broward County MVP on defense . Team had a 22 - 10 record during his last three years In his career , Hodge recorded a total of 308 career tackles , 22 sacks and six interceptions . He also had eight fumble recoveries and fumbles turned for touchdowns . He had over 100 tackles in each of his final three prep seasons . Hodge ' s best time of 4 . 5 seconds in the 40 - yard dash . College career . Hodge attended the University of Iowa , where he majored in communication studies and was a member of the National Honor Society . He was also one of five seniors selected to the 2005 Leadership Council . As a freshman in 2001 , Hodge red - shirted for the season . In 2002 , Hodge played in all 13 games . He recorded three solo tackles and three assists in opening week win over Akron . He played on special teams against Iowa State but had no statistics . He had two solo tackles and two assists in win over Utah State . Hodge had one assists in win at Penn State . He had six solo tackles and two assists in win over Purdue . Hodge recorded one solo tackle in win over Michigan State . He recorded two solo tackles in win at Indiana . Hodge recorded five solo tackles in win at Michigan . He saw action in win over Wisconsin , primarily on special teams , but had no statistics . Hodge had five solo tackles in win over Northwestern , including one quarterback sack and a quarterback pressure . He saw action in win at Minnesota , however had no statistics . Hodge recorded four solo tackles and two assists against USC in Orange Bowl . In 2003 , Hodge started all 13 games of the season at middle linebacker . He recorded five solo tackles and two assists in opening week win over Miami , OH , including one tackle for loss . He recorded five solo tackles in win over Buffalo , including one quarterback sack . Hodge recorded 10 solo tackles and five assists in win at Iowa State , he also had three tackles for loss and one quarterback sack and caused a fumble . Hodge recorded eight solo tackles and seven assists in win over Arizona State . He recorded six solo tackles , one assist and one tackle for loss at Michigan State . Hodge then recorded three solo tackles and 10 assists in win over Michigan . He recorded eight solo tackles and eight assists for career high 16 tackles at Ohio State , he also had two tackles for loss and a pass break - up . Hodge recorded five solo tackles in win over Penn State , he also had a 47 - yard fumble return and had one pass break - up . He recorded seven solo tackles and two assists in win over Illinois and had a fumble recovery for the second straight game . Hodge recorded seven solo tackles and four assists at Purdue , including one tackle for a loss of four yards . He recorded nine solo tackles , seven assists and one pass break - up in win over Minnesota . Hodge recorded seven solo tackles and seven assists in win at Wisconsin . He recorded four solo tackles and four assists in Outback Bowl win over Florida . In 2004 , Hodge started all 12 games at linebacker . His season totals included 116 tackles , including 79 solo and 37 assists , he also had 4 . 5 tackles for loss and three QB sacks , four pass break - ups , two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble . In the opening week win over Kent State , Hodge recorded two solo tackles and a forced fumble . In the win over Iowa State , Hodge led team with 12 total tackles , including eight solo . At Arizona State Hodge recorded seven solo tackles to reach 200 for his career . At Michigan he recorded 10 tackles , including seven solo and three assists , along with one recovered fumble . In win over Michigan State , Hodge recorded 12 tackles , including six solo and six assists , along with one pass break - up . In win over Ohio State , he led the team with 12 tackles , including nine solo , and added one tackle for loss and one pass break - up . In win at Penn State , Hodge recorded seven solo tackles and four assists , and with one pass break - up . In the win at Illinois , Hodge recorded three solo tackles , six assists and one pass break - up . In the win over Purdue , he recorded six solo tackles , one assist and one quarterback pressure . In win at Minnesota , Hodge recorded eight tackles , including seven solo , he also had one tackle for loss and recovered one fumble , his second of the season . In the win over Wisconsin to clinch a share of the Big Ten title , Hodge led the team with 11 tackles , including seven solo . Hodge set a Capital One Bowl record in 2005 with 16 tackles against LSU . In 2005 , Hodge was named to several pre - season awards watchlists , including : the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list , the Lott Trophy watch list , the Dick Butkus Award watch list , the Bednarik Award watch list . He was also named first team defensive All - America by Phil Steele ' s " College Football Preview " , second team All - America by " Athlon Sports , " second team All - America by Rivals . com , third team All - America by Nationalchamps . net , No . 4 inside linebacker by " The Sporting News " , first team All - Big Ten by " Athlon Sports " , first team All - Big Ten by collegefootballnews . com , first team All - Big Ten by Rivals . com , sixth best player in Big Ten by collegefootballnews . com , and third team All - America by collegesportsreport . com . For 2005 , Hodge was listed as first the team linebacker following spring practice . Hodge started at linebacker in opening week win over Ball State . He recorded two tackles while seeing limited action . Hodge , started at linebacker at Iowa State . He tied for team lead at ISU with 13 tackles , including 12 solo and one tackle for loss . Hodge started at linebacker in win over Northern Iowa Panthers , recording 16 tackles , including seven solo , and one recovered fumble . At Ohio State , Hodge recorded four solo tackles , five assists and a forced fumble . In the win over Illinois he recorded a career - best 18 tackles , including 11 solo , to earn Big Ten Defensive Player of the week honors . He also had three tackles for loss and a forced fumble . At Purdue he recorded two solo tackles and two assists , with one tackle for loss . Against Indiana he recorded 11 solo tackles and seven assists , with one tackle for loss . Against Michigan , Hodge recorded 20 tackles , including 14 solo , one tackle for loss and a forced fumble . At Northwestern Hodge led team with 12 tackles , including six solo , one tackle for loss and one QB pressure . At Wisconsin , Hodge recorded three solo tackles and five assists , including two tackles for loss . Against Minnesota Hodge recorded 13 solo tackles and six assists . Against Florida in the 2006 Outback Bowl , Hodge set an Iowa bowl record and Outback Bowl record with 19 tackles , including 14 solo , he also had one tackle for loss . Hodges 158 total tackles in 2005 ranks second best at Iowa for a single season . While at Iowa , he led the Big Ten and ranked third in the nation in tackles per game , ranked third in the nation in solo tackles per game , tied for fifth in the Big Ten in forced fumble s , and tied for ninth in recovered fumbles . Hodege ranks third in career tackles with 453 . Professional career . Green Bay Packers . Hodge was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 3rd round ( 67th overall ) of the 2006 NFL Draft . He scored his first NFL touchdown on a fumble recovery during his first career start against the Seattle Seahawks on November 27 , 2006 . In 2007 , Hodge was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury . Hodge changed his number from 55 to his old college number of 52 . He underwent surgery on both knees in an attempt to return to the club in 2008 . Hodge was cut by the Packers on August 30 , 2008 during final cuts . Cincinnati Bengals . Hodge was signed to the practice squad of the Cincinnati Bengals on September 16 , 2008 . On October 3 , he was promoted to the active roster after the team waived cornerback Simeon Castille . Hodge appeared in six games for the Bengals , recording three tackles , before being placed on injured reserve with an arm injury on November 17 .