Merril Hoge

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Merril DuAine Hoge (born January 26, 1965 in Pocatello, Idaho) is a former professional football player. He played eight seasons at running back for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retiring after the 1994 season. He is currently a football analyst for ESPN television. Hoge graduated from Highland High School in Pocatello in 1983. He stayed in town for college and was a four-year starter as a 6'1", 220-pound running back on the Idaho State football team. His mother died when he was 19. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Hoge in the tenth round of 1987 NFL Draft with the 261st pick overall. After seven seasons with the Steelers, Hoge signed with the Chicago Bears as a free agent in 1994, but played in just five games with only six carries and 13 receptions.