Merril Hoge

Merril Hoge is a prominent figure in sports and concussion advocacy, currently serving as a Special Advisor at SportGait, Inc., since January 2022. Hoge has held the position of Board Member at the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research since December 2016 and operates as a motivational speaker through Find A Way, sharing inspiring stories. Hoge has experience in the Pittsburgh Steelers' scouting department and spent over two decades as an NFL analyst with ESPN from 1995 to 2017. As a former running back in the NFL from 1987 to 1995, Hoge has a solid background in professional football, complemented by an educational foundation from Idaho State University, where a Bachelor's degree in Education was earned.