Dawson Hodge
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Kicker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 28, 2001 Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Terry Fox (Port Coquitlam, British Columbia) |
| University | Wilfrid Laurier (2020–2025) |
| CFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Dawson Hodge (born November 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional football placekicker. He last played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.
Early life
[edit]Hodge was born on November 28, 2001, in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.[1] He attended Terry Fox Secondary School in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.[2] Hodge learned how to kick from his neighbor, Canadian Football Hall of Famer, Lui Passaglia.[3]
University career
[edit]Hodge played U Sports football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks from 2020 to 2025.[2] He was the team's kicker and punter for 51 games, averaging 41.4 yards per punt and a long of 94 yards. As the placekicker, Hodge made 76 of 103 field goals with a long of 49 yards and 419 points.[4] In 2022, Hodge was a first-team OUA All-Star and second-team All-Canadian.[5][6]
Professional career
[edit]Toronto Argonauts
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2025 CFL draft, Early signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) as an undrafted free agent.[3] On May 14, 2025, he was released by the team.[2]
Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)
[edit]On May 26, 2025, Hodge was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[7] On June 1, he was released and returned to Wilfrid Laurier University for his final year of eligibility.[2]
Calgary Stampeders
[edit]On December 19, 2025, Hodge signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[8] On May 31, 2026, he was released by the team.[9]
Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)
[edit]On August 6, 2026, Hodge was signed to the practice roster of the Roughriders.[10] He was elevated to the active roster on September 11, and made his debut the following day against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[11] On October 4, 2026, he was released by the Roughriders.[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Dawson HODGE, K". stats.cfl.ca. Archived from the original on September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Dawson Hodge Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- 1 2 "Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian kicker and punter Dawson Hodge". 3DownNation. May 5, 2025. Archived from the original on July 12, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Dawson Hodge - 2025 - Football". Laurier Athletics. Archived from the original on September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Laval's Kevin Mital wins 2022 Hec Crighton Award". U SPORTS. November 24, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Western Mustangs lead the way with 14 OUA all-star selections". 3DownNation. November 9, 2022. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Roughriders Add Laurier Kicker Dawson Hodge - Saskatchewan Roughriders". Saskatchewan Roughriders. May 26, 2025. Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Calgary Stampeders ink undrafted Laurier kicker Dawson Hodge". 3DownNation. January 2, 2026. Archived from the original on January 7, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Stampeders Update Roster". OurSports Central. May 31, 2026. Archived from the original on September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign kicker Dawson Hodge". 3DownNation. August 6, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ Gray, Britton (September 11, 2026). "Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg". CKOM. Archived from the original on September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders release kicker Dawson Hodge". 3DownNation. October 4, 2026. Retrieved October 5, 2026.