After graduating from Boston College, Hoffmann went undrafted, but was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints and was a member of their practice squad in 2004 and 2005.
Following his graduation from Boston College, Hoffmann did not receive an NFL draft selection but was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints. He participated on their practice squad during the years 2004 and 2005.