How Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New England Patriots on April 7, 2008.

Pro Career:
(2008-present) New England Patriots: Acquired as an unrestricted free agent from the Jets, Hobson will compete for a role as the inside linebacker

(2003-07) New York Jets:
Drafted by the Jets in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.
(2007) Appeared in all 16 games for the Jets, with 14 starts ... Saw his numbers decline slightly to 62 tackles (48 solo), 2 sacks and four passes defended ... (2006) Turned in his best career season managing 100 total tackles (66 solo) with 6 sacks, two passes defended and an interception ... (2005) Started all 16 games in the season for this first time in his career ... Recorded 80 tackles (54 solo) with one sack ... (2004) Became the starting linebacker for the Jets, starting 10 of 12 games and recording 45 tackles (30 solo) with one interception ... (2003) Participated in all 16 games as a rookie for New York, starting once. Recorded 56 tackles (38 solo).

College: Michigan
Started 39 of 49 games during his career with the Wolverines recording 277 tackles, 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and two interceptions ... Fourth all-time in Michigan history for stops for a loss with 47.

Personal: ... Born victor Brian Hobson on February 3, 1980 in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Victor was a standout player at St. Joseph’s Preparatory in Philadelphia, PA. There he excelled under legendary head coach Gil Brooks. Victor and his wife Tee Ashira formed the Hobson & Hobson Outreach Ministry in spring 2006.

Personal website: www.victorhobson.com

Drafted: 2003 - Rd 2 (53rd overall by the Jets)
Salary: $605,000
Signed Through: 2008
last update: 7/04/2008

Stats and Player Info: FoxSports.com player page