Merwin Luther Hodel (May 27, 1931 – June 15, 1988) was an American football fullback who played one season with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

[1][2] Hodel played for the Colorado Buffaloes, earning First-team All-Big Seven honors in 1950 and 1951.

[4] Hodel was selected by the New York Giants with the 38th pick in the 1952 NFL draft.

[5] He spent the 1952 off-season with the Giants before leaving the team due to a foot injury.

[6] He later signed with the Giants on October 29, 1953 and played in two games for the team during the 1953 season.