Jayron Hosley

Jayron Todd Hosley (born September 18, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Jayron Hosley

Hosley talks to the press after Virginia Tech's game against Clemson in 2011.
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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1990-09-18) September 18, 1990 (age 34) Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
College:	Virginia Tech
NFL draft:	2012: 3rd round, 94th pick
Career history
New York Giants (2012–2015)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-American (2010) First-team All-ACC (2010) Second-team All-ACC (2011)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 90 Forced fumbles: 1 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 13 Interceptions: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

He attended Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach, Florida, where he was a teammate of Orlando Franklin and Karnell Hatcher. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hosley was ranked as the No. 11 cornerback prospect of his class.^[1]

College career

As a sophomore in 2010, Hosley recorded 39 tackles, seven pass breakups, and nation leading nine interceptions. This performance earned him first-team All-American honors from Scout.com and Walter Camp Football Foundation.^[2][3]

Professional career

Hosley was selected with the 94th pick, in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Giants.^[4] He recorded his first interception on September 20, 2012, on a pass by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.