Victor Hobson was drafted No. 53 overall by the New York Jets in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value

2003 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 21 · #53 overall

Victor Hobson Michigan Draft

Victor Hobson was drafted No. 53 overall by the New York Jets in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value

Overall pick
#53
Round
2
Draft class
2003
NFL games
79
Years as starter
4
Career AV
2654th at Michigan

The pick

How Victor Hobson came off the board in 2003.

Drafted by

New York Jets

Rd 2, Pick 21 · #53 overall · AFC East

Full 2003 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
Measurables
252 lbs
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value

Games played
79
Seasons as a starter
4
Career approximate value
2654th among Michigan picks
AV with the drafting club
26100% of career value
Final season
20085 years after the draft

Around pick 53

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Michigan in the 2003 draft

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About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Victor Hobson in the 2003 NFL Draft

Victor Hobson is a Linebacker out of Michigan selected No. 53 overall by the New York Jets in the 2003 NFL Draft. 79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Victor Hobson drafted?

Victor Hobson was selected No. 53 overall by the New York Jets in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/victor-hobson.

What college did Victor Hobson play for?

Victor Hobson played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.

How did Victor Hobson's NFL career turn out?

79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/victor-hobson.