Gator Hoskins


Harold "Gator" Hoskins is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football for the Marshall [Thundering Herd football|Marshall Thundering Herd].

Early life and college

Hoskins attended Eastside High School in Gainesville, Florida.
He attended college at Marshall and had a successful career for the Thundering Herd. During his career at Marshall, he amassed 99 receptions for 1,318 yards and 28 touchdowns. In Marshall's Military Bowl victory over Maryland, he had six catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns. He was selected to the 2013 All-Conference USA first-team by league coaches and was one of eight semifinalists for the annual John Mackey Award that goes to the top tight end in the nation.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Hoskins signed with the Miami Dolphins after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft. On December 16, 2014, he was waived by Miami.

Seattle Seahawks

Hoskins was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad on December 19, 2014. He was released on December 24, 2014.

Coaching career

Hoskins was hired as Eastside High School’s head football coach on May 9, 2022.