Hope was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft, and has also played for the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons.

Hope was a USA Today All-USA first-team[1] and Parade All-American selection as a senior at Rock Hill High School.

50 overall prospect in America by National Recruiting Advisor, he was a member of Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 1000.

In 1999, Sophomore year, he played in every game, starting the final six contests at free safety recording 41 tackles, with two stops for losses of 4 yards, and a forced fumble.

He was fourth on the team with 83 tackles, including five stops for losses of 10 yards, intercepted two passes and deflected eight others, recovered and caused a fumble.

In an October 27 game against the Baltimore Ravens he caused a fumble on a second quarter kickoff that led to a touchdown.

In an October 26, 2003, game against St. Louis he delivered a crushing block to free Antwaan Randle El to return a punt 84 yards.

Hope was one of the many who helped the Pittsburgh Steelers reach and win Super Bowl XL.

In a 2007 game against Cincinnati, Hope suffered a spinal cord injury that ended his season and required surgery in the offseason.