David Hodge was drafted No. 98 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Houston. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How David Hodge came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of David Hodge.
Michigan
Oregon
UNLV
Minnesota
Houston in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Hodge in the 1980 NFL Draft
David Hodge is a Linebacker out of Houston selected No. 98 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Houston has produced 83 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was David Hodge drafted?
David Hodge was selected No. 98 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/david-hodge.
What college did David Hodge play for?
David Hodge played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did David Hodge's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/david-hodge.