NFL Records
114
Games
3,139
Rush Yards
21
Rush TD
254
Receptions
2,133
Rec Yards
13
Rec TD
Merril Hoge is a fullback who played college football at Idaho State. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 10th round (261st overall pick) of the 1987 NFL Draft. He carried the ball for 3,139 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns across 114 career games. Despite being a late-round pick, Merril Hoge went on to play 114 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  SEA |
 Brian Bosworth |
ILB |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 1 |  TB |
 Vinny Testaverde |
QB |  Miami |
| 1 | 2 |  IND |
 Cornelius Bennett |
OLB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 3 |  HOU |
 Alonzo Highsmith |
RB | Miami |
| 1 | 4 |  GB |
 Brent Fullwood |
RB |  Auburn |
| 1 | 5 |  CLE |
 Mike Junkin |
LB |  Duke |
| 1 | 6 |  LA |
 Kelly Stouffer |
QB | Colorado State, Garden City CC |
| 1 | 7 |  DET |
 Reggie Rogers |
DE |  Washington |
| 3 | 2 | TB |
 Dan Sileo |
NT | Miami, Cincinnati, Maryland |
| 4 | 3 |  PHI |
 Cris Carter |
WR |  Ohio State |