Joselio Hanson
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Career Summary
Joselio Hanson was an NFL defensive back who played 120 regular-season games for San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Oakland.
Hanson played collegiately at Texas Tech and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
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Early Life
Hanson grew up in a family of five boys and began playing football in eighth grade.
He credited Deion Sanders with inspiring him to begin the sport.
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High School
Hanson played high-school football at Largo High School in Florida and St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey, California.
At St. Bernard, he lettered two years and helped lead the team to the state finals as a senior.
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College Career
Hanson played college football at Texas Tech.
His Raiders and NFL profiles identify Texas Tech as his college program.
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Path to the NFL
Hanson entered the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2003.
He reached the active roster in 2004 and played 13 games for San Francisco.
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NFL Career
Hanson appeared in 120 NFL games, totaling 287 tackles, 51 passes defensed, 3.5 sacks, six interceptions, and one forced fumble.
He played one season with San Francisco, six seasons with Philadelphia, and one season with Oakland.
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Career Accomplishments
Hanson's fumble recovery set up Sebastian Janikowski's overtime game-winning field goal against Jacksonville during his Oakland tenure.
The Raiders listed six career interceptions, 51 passes defensed, 3.5 sacks, and one forced fumble when they re-signed him in 2013.
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20274, 00-0021654, 1981-08-13, Joselio Hanson, Joselio, Hanson
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