Sam Hagen
Career Summary
Sam Hagen is an offensive tackle who entered the NFL with Houston in 2026.
He played college football at North Dakota and South Dakota State.
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Early Life
Hagen is from Fordville, North Dakota.
South Dakota State listed Park River Area High School as his high school.
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High School
Hagen attended Park River Area High School.
He was an all-region football selection as a junior and senior.
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College Career
Hagen transferred to South Dakota State after three seasons at North Dakota.
He started 12 of 13 games at right tackle for South Dakota State in 2024 after starting every game at right guard for North Dakota in 2023.
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Path to the NFL
Hagen signed with Houston as an undrafted rookie in May 2026.
The Texans listed him as a 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive lineman from South Dakota State.
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NFL Career
Hagen began his NFL career with Houston in 2026.
Houston placed him on Reserve/Injured on September 1, 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Hagen earned Missouri Valley Football Conference academic honors.
He received the conference's Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
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Playing Style
Hagen is listed as an offensive tackle.
He started primarily at right tackle for South Dakota State in 2024.
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32272, 00-0041303, 8/24/2003, Sam Hagen, Sam, Hagen
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