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1985 NFL Draft · Rd 8 · #224 overall

Milford Hodge Washington State Draft

Milford Hodge was drafted No. 224 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 50 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value

Overall pick
#224
Round
8
Draft class
1985
NFL games
50
Career AV
834th at Washington State

The pick

How Milford Hodge came off the board in 1985.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 8 · #224 overall · AFC East

Full 1985 draft class (336 picks)
Position
Defensive end DE
College
Washington State Pac-12 at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

50 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value

Games played
50
Career approximate value
834th among Washington State picks
AV with the drafting club
8100% of career value
Final season
19894 years after the draft

Around pick 224

Who came off the board on either side of Milford Hodge.

#222 Eric Riley DB · DEN Florida State #223 Dan Sharp TE · MIA TCU #225 Glenn Jones DB · BUF Norfolk State #226 Steve Tasker WR · TEN Northwestern · 7× Pro Bowl

Washington State in the 1985 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#334 Dan Lynch G · DEN Washington State

Other DE picks from Washington State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#62 Eric Williams DE · DET · 1984 Washington State #241 Rob Meier DE · JAX · 2000 Washington State #56 Dorian Boose DE · NYJ · 1998 Washington State #154 Brennan Jackson DE · LAR · 2024 Washington State #302 Tim Downing DE · NYG · 1990 Washington State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Milford Hodge in the 1985 NFL Draft

Milford Hodge is a Defensive end out of Washington State selected No. 224 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Milford Hodge drafted?

Milford Hodge was selected No. 224 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/milford-hodge.

What college did Milford Hodge play for?

Milford Hodge played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.

How did Milford Hodge's NFL career turn out?

50 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/milford-hodge.