| Dave Hoffmann | |
| Number: | 54, 59 |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | July 24, 1970 |
| Birth Place: | San Luis Obispo, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 233 |
| High School: | Pioneer (San Jose, California) |
| College: | Washington |
| Draftyear: | 1993 |
| Draftround: | 6 |
| Draftpick: | 146 |
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| Pfr: | HoffDa20 |
Dave Hoffmann (born July 24, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football with the Washington Huskies, earning All-American honors in 1992. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1993 NFL Draft and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.[1] After his football career, he became a member of the United States Secret Service, protecting presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush as well as vice presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney.[2]
Hoffmann attended Pioneer High School in San Jose, CA.[3]
Hoffmann played at the University of Washington from 1989 to 1992. Playing with the Huskies, he was a first-team All-American, Butkus Award finalist, member of the 1991 National Champions, three-time Pac-10 conference champion, two-time All-Pac-10 player, Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, and team captain in 1992 for coach Don James.[4] Following his Washington career, Hoffman played in both the East–West Shrine Game and Hula Bowl.[5]
Hoffmann was inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame in 2012.[6]