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 secure an NFL draft pick but was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. He was a member of their practice squad for two consecutive years, 2004 and 2005.