The St. Louis Battlehawks signed defensive tackle Phil Hoskins on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Phil Hoskins is six foot five and weighs 280 pounds. The 28-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round (232nd pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played two seasons in Carolina making six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists), one tackle for loss, and one sack in eight games. The Panthers released him on January 10, 2023.
Next, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Hoskins on January 12, 2023. In 2023, he played three preseason games. The Chiefs released him on August 29, 2023. The Arizona Cardinals signed Hoskins on October 3, 2023. He made eight tackles (2 solos, 6 assists) in five games. In 2024, he made six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists), and one sack in three preseason games.
The Cardinals released him on August 27, 2024. Then, the Dallas Cowboys signed Hoskins on August 29, 2024. He spent over a month on the practice squad. The Cowboys released him on October 15, 2024.
Collegiately, Hoskins played three seasons at Kentucky (2017-20) making 52 tackles (25 solos, 28 assists), 7.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one pass breakup in 31 games for the Wildcats.
