Gus Hartwig
Career Summary
Gus Hartwig is an offensive lineman from Zionsville, Indiana, who played at Purdue before signing with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Hartwig was born January 21, 2002. His parents are Amy Burcham and Myles Hartwig, and he has siblings named Gunnar and Doiter.
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High School
Hartwig attended Zionsville Community High School in Indiana. A three-star recruit, he was rated the No. 10 center in the 2020 class by 247Sports and played in the 2020 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
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College Career
Hartwig played at Purdue from 2020 through 2024. He appeared in 51 games with 48 starts at center and finished with 21 consecutive starts. He began his college career at right guard before becoming the Boilermakers' starting center in 2021.
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Path to the NFL
After the 2025 NFL Draft, Hartwig agreed to terms with the Jets as an undrafted free agent. The club later listed him among its 15 undrafted rookie signings.
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NFL Career
Hartwig entered the NFL with the Jets in 2025. He was waived/injured on July 29 after joining the club in May; the Jets noted that he had started 45 games at center for Purdue from 2021 through 2024.
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Career Accomplishments
Hartwig earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in each of his five Purdue seasons and was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. He was a three-time Rimington Trophy watch-list selection, a 2023 Campbell Trophy semifinalist and a 2024 team captain.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds at Purdue, Hartwig was a durable, experienced center. In 2024, Purdue credited him with an 82.1 pass-blocking grade that ranked second among Big Ten centers and two sacks allowed on 395 pass-blocking snaps.
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