Jake Hansen
Position: LB
Jersey #: 35
Date of Birth: June 19, 1998
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 230 lbs
College: Illinois
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2022 by
First Team: (2022)
Last Team: HOU (2026)
Career Summary
Illinois linebacker
Jake Hansen played linebacker at Illinois, finishing his college career with 276 tackles and 28.5 tackles for loss.
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College Career
2019 turnover production
Hansen recorded 72 tackles, 3.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 2019 and became a Butkus Award semifinalist. His two forced fumbles against Wisconsin helped Illinois win 24-23 and earned him Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week honors.
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29139, 00-0037457, 1998-06-19, Jake Hansen, Jake, Hansen
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#221Linebackers
MFT Score: 40.8
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