Hoby Brenner was a professional football player who played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He was born on January 13, 1960, in Covina, California, and attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he played college football.
Brenner was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He spent his entire career with the Saints, playing in 164 games and starting in 131 of them. Brenner was known for his blocking ability and was a reliable target for quarterbacks, catching 267 passes for 3,849 yards and 21 touchdowns during his career.
Brenner's best season came in 1987 when he caught 53 passes for 713 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl that year, the only time he received that honor in his career. Brenner was also a team captain for the Saints and was known for his leadership both on and off the field.
Despite his success on the field, Brenner's career was plagued by injuries. He suffered a broken leg in 1984 and missed most of the season. He also had knee and ankle injuries throughout his career that limited his playing time.
Brenner retired from the NFL after the 1993 season. He finished his career with 3,849 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns, ranking him among the top tight ends in Saints history. After his playing career, Brenner worked as a football analyst for local television stations in New Orleans.
Off the field, Brenner was known for his charitable work. He was involved with the Special Olympics and was a board member of the New Orleans chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Brenner was also a devout Christian and often spoke about his faith in interviews.
Overall, Hoby Brenner had a successful career in the NFL, playing for the New Orleans Saints for 12 seasons. He was known for his blocking ability and was a reliable target for quarterbacks. Despite injuries that limited his playing time, Brenner was a team captain and a Pro Bowl selection in 1987. He retired from the NFL in 1993 and went on to work as a football analyst and was involved in charitable work.
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