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Mel Hoover is a former wide receiver out of Arizona State, selected by the New York Giants with the 145th overall pick (round 6) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 32 regular-season games from 1981 to 1987.
Draft Details
Mel Hoover Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 5 | 16 | 364 | 2 |
Career span: 1981–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Mel Hoover was the 19th of 28 WRs selected in the 1981 draft. The 145th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Jacquizz Rodgers in 2011, who played 107 games. Arizona State had 4 players drafted in 1981, among them John Mistler and Ron Washington. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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