Brandon Hogan
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| College | West Virginia University |
| Conference | Big East |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Receiver |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Career | 2007 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | 1988 Manassas, Virginia |
| High school | Osbourn High School |
Brandon Hogan (born 1988 in Manassas, Virginia) is an American football receiver for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
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[edit] Early life
Brandon Hogan played football at Osbourn High School, where he began to earn respect on the collegiate recruiting scene. As a junior, Hogan passed for 2,045 yards and 18 touchdown, totaling 3,183 yards and 36 touchdowns on the season. In his senior season, Hogan passed for 2,430 yards and rushed for 1,781 yards with 59 total touchdowns as he led Osbourn to a AAA Division Championship. Hogan was named All-Metro by Washington Post and all-state his senior year. Hogan is cousin to one time boxing prospects Ordano and Orazio Robinson.
On the recruiting scene, Hogan was offered scholarships by West Virginia University, University of Kentucky, Marshall University, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech. Hogan was projected as a cornerback, rather than a quarterback. After a February 2 visit, Hogan chose to accept the scholarship offer at West Virginia.[1]
[edit] Collegiate career
[edit] Freshman season
After enrolling at West Virginia University in 2007, Hogan was projected as a defensive back on the team's roster.[2] However, Hogan played slot receiver for his debut season. Hogan grabbed 12 receptions on the season for 67 yards, a 5.6 yard per catch average. Hogan saw action on over than 225 plays during the season, including a season-high 55 plays against ECU. In that game, Hogan recorded a season-high six receptions for 44 yards.
[edit] Sophomore season
Hogan began spring practices in April of 2008 with an impressive performance in the team's first scrimmage. In the scrimmage, Hogan totaled a team-best six catches for 67 yards and a score and also rushed for a touchdown as he finished with 82 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.[3] In the Gold & Blue Spring Game on April 19, Hogan led all receivers with 6 receptions for 49 yards.
