John Hofer
Senior offensive lineman on Western Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 304 lb · Valparaiso, IN
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 2177 nationally · Signed with Western Michigan
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Western Michigan's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Western Michigan in 2021.
John Hofer
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2021
- Signed with Western Michigan3-star out of Valparaiso
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Taylor
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
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Western Michigan has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Western Michigan
Returning around him
- 100% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +1 net (14 in / 13 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Michigan · Last season: 10-4 · Talent rank #108 · 2026 recruiting class #112