Harold "Gator" Hoskins (born December 19, 1991) is a former

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who played for the

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and

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and college

Hoskins attended Eastside High School in Gainesville, Florida. He attended college at

and had a successful career for the Thundering Herd. During his career at Marshall, he amassed 99 receptions for 1,318 yards and 28 touchdowns. In Marshall's Military Bowl victory over Maryland, he had six catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns. He was selected to the 2013 All-Conference USA first-team by league coaches and was one of eight semifinalists for the annual

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that goes to the top tight end in the nation.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Hoskins signed with the Miami Dolphins after going

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in the

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. On December 16, 2014, he was waived by Miami.

Seattle Seahawks

Hoskins was signed to the

' practice squad on December 19, 2014. He was released on December 24, 2014.

Coaching career

Hoskins was hired as Eastside High School’s head football coach on May 9, 2022.

References

External links

Miami Dolphins bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hoskins, Gator 1991 births Living people American football tight ends Marshall Thundering Herd football players Miami Dolphins players Players of American football from San Francisco Seattle Seahawks players Eastside High School (Gainesville, Florida) alumni Players of American football from Gainesville, Florida High school football coaches in Florida Coaches of American football from California