Career
He played college football for one season at Monmouth after graduating from Penn State in 2010 on a lacrosse scholarship. Hogan was featured prominently on the 2012 season of Home Box Office"s Hard Knocks, during which he garnered screen time after being nicknamed "7-Eleven" by Dolphins running back Reggie Bush because he"s "always open."
San Francisco 49ers
On July 27, 2011, the San Francisco 49ers signed Hogan as an undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2011, he was released by the 49ers.
New York Giants
On September 12, 2011, Hogan was signed by the New York Giants and was placed on the practice squad.
On September 23, 2011, he was released by the Giants. Miami Dolphins
On December 27, 2011, Hogan was signed to the Miami Dolphins"s practice squad.
On January 3, 2012, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins. In 2012, Hogan was among the final cuts at the end of training camp, but he was re-signed to the Dolphins" practice squad.
On September 11, 2012, Hogan"s practice squad contract was terminated by the Dolphins.
Buffalo Bills
On November 6, 2012, the Buffalo Bills signed Hogan to their practice squad. On December 18, 2012, Hogan was promoted to the active roster. Hogan had a breakout season for the Bills in 2014, catching 41 balls for 426 yards and 4 touchdowns.
On October 12, 2014, Hogan caught his first career touchdown on an 8 yard throw from Kyle Orton.
In 2015, Hogan played in all 16 games for the Bills for a third straight year. Hogan caught six passes for 95 yards during the game.
In week five, against the Tennessee Titans, Hogan threw his first career NFL pass, a four-yard pass to quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Hogan also had his first career rushing attempt during the season, which went for four yards.
Hogan ended the year with 36 receptions for a career-high 450 yards and two touchdowns.
New England Patriots
On March 10, 2016, Hogan, a restricted free agent, signed a three-year offer sheet with the New England Patriots worth $12 million. On March 11, the Bills declined to match the offer sheet, officially making Hogan a Patriot.