John Hofer
John Hofer is a three-star recruit from Valparaiso, IN (No. 2,177 in the 2021 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Hofer comes from
- Valparaiso, IN
- Valparaiso
- About 100 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,177 in the 2021 class.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2022
Where Hofer fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Valparaiso, IN
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 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.
Five seasons at Western Michigan
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Western Michigan TaylorYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Western Michigan TaylorYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Western Michigan TaylorYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Western Michigan LesterYear 1 · Games –
- High school ValparaisoValparaiso, IN · Class of 2021Three-star, No. 2,177 in the 2021 class. Signed with Western Michigan.
2021
- Signed with Western MichiganThree-star, out of Valparaiso
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Tim Lester → Lance Taylor. Worth noting in scheme + development context.