Merril Hoge was drafted No. 261 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Idaho State. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #261
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 382nd at Idaho State
The pick
How Merril Hoge came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Idaho State
Big Sky at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 382nd among Idaho State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 38100% of career value
- Final season
- 19947 years after the draft
Around pick 261
Who came off the board on either side of Merril Hoge.
South Carolina
Oregon State
Tennessee
North Carolina Central
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Merril Hoge in the 1987 NFL Draft
Merril Hoge is a Running back out of Idaho State selected No. 261 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Idaho State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Merril Hoge drafted?
Merril Hoge was selected No. 261 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/merril-hoge.
What college did Merril Hoge play for?
Merril Hoge played college football at Idaho State in the Big Sky. See every Idaho State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/idaho-state-bengals.
How did Merril Hoge's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/merril-hoge.