Lonta Hobbs

- Full name: Lonta Dominique Hobbs
- Born: November 19, 1983
- Birthplace: Clarksville, Texas
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Position: Running back
- High school: Clarksville High School (Texas)
- College: Texas Christian University
- Major: Education
- Worked as a coach and assistant teacher at Clarksville High School after collegeESPN.com: Hobbs Headed to Prison on Drug Charge

Running back Lonta Hobbs played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs football team.
In March of 2009, Hobbs pleaded guilty to charges of delivery of a controlled substance, cocaine, and we sentenced to 10 years in prison.ESPN.com: Hobbs Headed to Prison on Drug Charge
Drug Charges

According to the Red River County District in Texas, Hobbs was spotted and videotaped selling cocaine near his Clarksville High School football stadium. He was caught as the buyer was a confidential informant, who led investigators to Hobbs. Hobbs was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.ESPN.com: Hobbs Headed to Prison on Drug Charge
Football Career

Hobbs began his college football career in 2002 with the TCU Horned Frogs. He set several school records for a freshman, recording 157 carries for 1,029 yards and 13 touchdowns. Hobbs was named the Conference USA Freshman of the Year and was selected for the All-Conference USA and All-American All-Freshman teams. His success continued in 2003, when he tallied 169 carries for 659 yards and nine touchdowns. Hobbs was limited to only eight games during his junior season with injuries, but was able to record 125 carries for 647 yards and 10 touchdowns. He received a medical redshirt in 2005 after injuring his groin in week two. Hobbs returned to the Horned Frogs for his senior season in 2006 and finished his career with 3,071 yards and 39 touchdowns.TCU Horned Frogs: Lonta Hobbs ESPN.com: Lonta Hobbs