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.
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.
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.
Professional career
Hosley was selected with the 94th pick, in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Giants. He recorded his first interception on September 20, 2012, on a pass by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.
References
External links
- NFL Combine bio
- Virginia Tech Hokies bio
