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Hoby Brenner is a former tight end out of USC, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 71st overall pick (round 3) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 175 regular-season games from 1981 to 1993. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Hoby Brenner Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 12 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1981 draft class in receiving yards (3,849).
Career Totals
| Games | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 267 | 3,849 | 21 |
Career span: 1981–1993.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Hoby Brenner was the 4th of 17 TEs selected in the 1981 draft. The 71st overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Nate Burleson in 2003, who played 133 games. USC had 8 players drafted in 1981, among them Ronnie Lott and Keith Van Horne. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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