Hokie Club2020: Transferred to Virginia Tech from Rice in June 2020 and sat out the 2020 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Rice: Missed the first three games of 2019 while rehabbing a preseason injury, but took over the Owls’ kickoff duties for the last nine games … Made his debut against Baylor (9/21) … Averaged 59.9 yards on 34 kickoffs with 14 touchbacks … Member of the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll in 2020.
Seton Hall Prep: Two-time, All-State selection for coach William Fitzgerald at Seton Hall Prep … Blue-Gray All-American … Ranked No. 12 Kicker in the Nation by Kohl’s Kicking, 5-Star kicking prospect by Kohl’s Kicking and Chris Sailer Kicking … Holds the school record with 12 career field goals, including a pair from over 50 yards … Set a school record with a 52-yarder, which is also the longest field goal off the ground in state history … Connected on all of his PAT tries … Averaged 68.2 yards per kickoff and 40.2 yards per punt … Also played lacrosse … Member of the Honor Roll … Raised over $14,000 in three seasons through his Zach Hoban & the SHP Pirates Kick It for Cancer Fundraiser, collecting pledges for points scored and accepting donations.
Personal: Son of William and Sheri Hoban ... His father competed in track at Navy … Majoring in financial planning and wealth management.