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You are here: Home / Daily News / Khadarel Hodge Could Make Some Big Plays Against Ravens

Khadarel Hodge Could Make Some Big Plays Against Ravens

By Kyle Daubs September 12, 2020 @DaubsKyle

Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) makes a catch during pregame warmups prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
(Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire)

 

Looking for that Draftkings sleeper pick?

Khadarel Hodge is poised to be that guy during Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens.

The team’s receiver took a lot of reps with the first team and could be a name that nobody is talking about.
 

Putting In The Work 

 

“Major props to Khadarel Hodge. He did not take no for an answer, put his foot in the ground, and worked his ass off and now has a WR3 spot on a stacked #Browns offense. Hodge’s work ethic has shown to be better than mostly everybody else’s in the WR group”. @brownsculturee

— Brownsupdater (@browns_updater) September 8, 2020


Earlier this week, Hodge posted a picture of himself with a motivational line to confirm this.

If people are doubting as far as you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore. 💫 pic.twitter.com/e8IIRxY66X

— KhaDarel Hodge (@ItsKhaDarel) September 9, 2020

This is a huge jump for the third-year wide receiver.

Last year, Hodge played in all 16 games and recorded just four receptions for 76 yards.

This makes him a prime candidate to break out a few big plays against the favorite to win the AFC.
 

Looking, Crisp

 

As mentioned, Hodge practiced with the first-team unit.

Hodge himself even posted a video of his work with the team.

Baker Mayfield to WR KhaDarel Hodge today at practice, with coach Stefanski watching (via #Browns) pic.twitter.com/eHCZyPuRl7

— BrownsWave \\: (@BrownsByBrad) September 10, 2020

 

This is no different from earlier in August as Hodge was playing with this unit back then as well.

#Browns Baker Mayfield rolls out and finds WR KhaDarel Hodge (no sound, via Cleveland Browns) pic.twitter.com/zKNLGSpf0P

— BrownsWave \\: (@BrownsByBrad) August 19, 2020

 

Special Teams

 

Even if Hodge does not make many plays on offense, he will continue to contribute on special teams.

That was a role that he served last season.

#Browns ST coordinator Mike Priefer on KhaDarel Hodge: He’s tough, plays like a DB, smart.

— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) September 10, 2020

 

Haters

 

Just because Hodge has carved out this role for himself does not mean everyone is stoked about it.

Some of the public believe that the role should be given to late-round draft pick Donovan Peoples-Jones.

I’m not buying KhaDarel Hodge as the Browns WR4. It’s patently ridiculous to me that he can get more open more often than DPJ. Peoples-Jones is WR4, likely WR3, between weeks 4-6 and through end of season.

— Ryan Thon ✊🏻❤️ (@rmthon) September 7, 2020

He is clearly not the #3 WR according to this depth chart. Landry and OBJ are the top 2. Rashard Higgins and KhaDarel Hodge would be the 3rd and 4th. That means, at best, DPJ is the number 5.

— Adam Patrick (@killoranusmc) September 8, 2020

Hodge has made it this far.

Let’s see if he can prove everyone wrong again.

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About Kyle Daubs

Kyle Daubs is a freelance journalist and writer. He is also a special education teacher at Peoria Central High School, as well as a cross country and track coach. While completing his teaching degree, Kyle wrote for numerous newspapers, covering high school and college sports. Kyle later became a published author, writing the Charleston High School Records Book. Kyle is a native of Charleston, Illinois, where he attended Eastern Illinois University. Kyle recently completed his master's degree in special education. In sports, Kyle has spent the last couple of years covering the NFL, specifically the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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