[1] Hoover was a member of the Arizona State Sun Devils for four seasons.
He was the team's leading kick returner as a freshman and as a sophomore and was named Arizona State's most improved player as a junior.
[3][4] Hoover was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on May 18, 1982 and played three seasons with the team.
[5] Hoover was cut during the 1985 preseason after he was unable to agree a new contract with Eagles new owner Norman Braman.
[7] Hoover finished his NFL career with 16 receptions for 364 yards and two touchdowns in 34 games played.