Ditching the gloves and making big-time catches with his bare hands is one way Texas State wide receiver Joey Hobert stood out on the gridiron during the last few years. The other way he stood out, of course, was with his play.
The wideout was a key part of the Texas State offense during his two-year stint in San Marcos. Hobert also spent a season at Washington State and a season at Utah Tech prior to joining the Bobcats.
Although a bit undersized, Hobert proved he has the toughness, durability, and skill to be an NFL player. The San Clemente, California, product is probably one of the more under-the-radar slot WRs in the draft but could surprise some people with an opportunity in the right situation.
Joey Hobert NFL Mock Draft Projection In 2025
I project Joey Hobert will be selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
There’s a slim chance Hobert gets drafted in the sixth round, but the chances are higher of him being a late Day 3 selection or an undrafted free agent. I don’t think there’s any doubt he’ll be in a camp with an organization.
Joey Hobert’s Height & Weight
Joey Hobert is listed at 5-foot-11, 189 pounds.
Joey Hobert’s Stats & Highlights
Hobert’s lone season at Utah Tech when he was a sophomore kick-started his strong college career. He broke a handful of program records and led the FCS in receiving yards and touchdown receptions, finishing with 90 catches for 1,258 yards and 16 TD grabs. He had 1,474 all-purpose yards and was also a threat as a returner. He was voted as an All-American by five different organizations and received first-team All-WAC honors.
Following the 2022 season at Utah Tech, Hobert followed Craig Stutzmann to Texas State. Stutzmann spent one season as the wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator with the Bobcats before being named the offensive coordinator at San Jose State.
Hobert finished with 76 receptions, 895 yards, and eight touchdowns during his junior campaign and had 70 catches for 680 yards and eight scores in 2024. He was named second-team All-Sun Belt both seasons, and it’s debatable whether he could have been a first-team selection in 2023.
Joey Hobert’s Comparison & NFL Draft Profile
It’s not only because they both wear No. 10 and because of their similar size, but Hobert’s game resembles Cooper Kupp in a lot of ways.
Like Kupp, Hobert is used a ton in pre-snap motion, and sometimes it’s to get him open, but sometimes it’s as a decoy. There are so many creative ways Hobert can be used in an offense that gets the ball in his hands. At Texas State, these included end-arounds, shovel pitches, and different types of quick passes and screens.
Hobert is also excellent at catching in traffic, is physical, and is a good blocker. He has a solid understanding and feel for coverage and will find the soft spots in a zone. A wideout like Hobert could be essential for a QB that likes to get the ball out quick.
While Hobert could get out of his breaks a little sharper at times, he’s still a quality route runner and can run past a defensive back.
Hobert could become better at using his athleticism and quickness to try and get past the second level of the defense. Sometimes he seeks out contact even when it looks like there’s an opportunity to make a move and get up the field. He’ll also likely need to put on a little more weight, especially playing in the slot in the NFL, but that shouldn’t be an issue.
There have been plenty of guys with the same style of play as Hobert who have enjoyed success in the league, so maybe he can be the next.
