2017 Senior

• Played in nine games with one start on the offensive line
• Started at guard against Nebraska

2016 Junior

• Seven games played with one start on the offensive line
• First career start against Western Michigan after Gabe Megginson was injured
• Played with the first string at guard on multiple series of the opener against Murray State
• Played with the first string against North Carolina after Gabe Megginson was injured

2015 Sophomore

• Played in nine games as a backup offensive lineman and on special teams
• Made Illini debut in the season opener vs. Kent State

Junior College

• Three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals and 247Sports
• Ranked the No. 14 junior college offensive tackle in the nation and as the No. 21 junior college player in the nation by 247Sports

High School

• First-team All-Mesa League offensive tackle in 2013
• Three-year football letter winner
• Also played basketball, earning second-team All-Mesa League honors in 2012 and four varsity letters during his career

Personal

• Born Dec. 1, 1995
• Son of Steve Hobdy and Helene Fagan Hobdy
• Has one brother
• Lists San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates as his favorite player because he can relate as a basketball player- turned- tight end
• Majoring in economics