Albany's Hobbs Signs With The New York Giants
May 12, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Albany Firebirds News Release
ALBANY, NY - The Albany Conquest announced today that tight end/offensive lineman Jacob Hobbs has signed a NFL contract with the New York Giants after participating in their Rookie/Free Agent Minicamp last weekend.
Hobbs, 25, made his af2 and Conquest debut this season and recorded three receptions in three games played. The Schenectady, NY native will be placed on the Conquest's exempt list and will not appear in any more action for Albany this season as he has to report back to the Giants training facility later this week for off-season training. Hobbs (6'3", 303 lbs) is the first player from Albany to be signed by the Giants, where the team has held their annual training camp since 1996.
"This is a great day for Jacob and I could not be happier for him," said Conquest Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Jeff Hoffman. "We are sad to lose such a talented player, but very excited for his opportunity with the Giants. We wish him nothing but the best of luck and a long career in the NFL."
Hobbs was a three-year starter at left tackle for the University of Albany, where as a senior he earned Football Gazette Second-Team Mid-Major All-America honors and was named to the First-Team All-Northeast Conference. His first experience in the NFL came in May of 2007 when he signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and attended the Eagles 2007 training camp. Hobbs attended Schenectady High School and he earned Second-Team All-State honors as a senior defensive end.
The Conquest are getting ready for a massive East Division clash with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers on Friday, May 16th at Wachovia Arena. The 7:00 pm kickoff in Pennsylvania will be the first of three meetings between Albany and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. Albany's next home game will come in Week 9 as they host the Manchester Wolves on Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Times Union Center.
Partial season ticket packages and individual game tickets are now on sale for the remainder of the 2008 Albany Conquest regular season. For more information please contact the Conquest at (518) 487-2244 or online at www.albanyconquest.com.
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