Named after Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, the Lott Trophy is presented annually to the defensive player who has the biggest impact for his team on and off the field. TCU’s Jerry Hughes was the 2009 recipient.
Hodges, limited by injury to just four games last season, was the 2022 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and second-team all-conference. His team-best 87 tackles, which included 9.5 for loss, were the most by a Horned Frog since Garret Wallow had 90 in 2020. Hodges was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week after a season-high 11 stops, including 1.5 for loss, as TCU held Texas to no offensive touchdowns and just 199 yards of offense in a 17-10 win in Austin. He had 10 tackles in wins over Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and five stops, including one for loss, in the College Football Playoff Semifinal victory over Michigan.
Despite only playing in four games in 2023, Hodges still finished 10th on the team with 28 tackles which included 4.0 for loss and 2.0 sacks. The Darnestown, Md., native earned Academic All-Big 12 honors for the second straight year.
TCU’s Sonny Dykes was the only FBS head coach to offer Hodges a scholarship when he transferred from Navy.
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