Erik Hansen (American football)

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Erik Hansen
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-09) March 9, 1999 (age 25)
Burlington, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Central High School
(Burlington, Illinois)
College: Upper Iowa (2017–2021)
Position: Defensive end
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Erik Hansen (born March 9, 1999) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for Upper Iowa University where he was a two-time All-American. [1] He broke the Upper Iowa record for sacks in a game (four), sacks in a season (12.5), and career sacks (25). [2] [3] He has previously played for the Seattle Sea Dragons, also of the XFL. [4]

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Early life and education

Hansen was born on March 9, 1999, in Illinois. He attended Central High School in Burlington, Illinois where he played football and wrestled. He committed to Upper Iowa University to play college football. [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in

(1.88 m)

250 lb

(113 kg)

31+1⁄2 in

(0.80 m)

9+3⁄8 in

(0.23 m)

4.61 sx s7.33 s31 in

(0.78 m)

9 ft 7 in

(2.95 m)

27 reps
All values from UNI Pro day results [6] [7]

Seattle Sea Dragons

Hansen was drafted to the Seattle Sea Dragons in the seventh round of the 2023 XFL Draft. [8] He was released from his contract on February 11, 2023. [9]

St. Louis Battlehawks

Hansen signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks on March 15, 2023. [10] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Erik Hansen Named to 2019 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Third Team and Super Region Four Second Team". Upper Iowa University Athletics. January 28, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Erik Hansen - Football". Upper Iowa University Athletics. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Talbot, Damond (November 25, 2021). "2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Erik Hansen, DE, Upper Iowa University".
  4. ↑ Times, Shane Lantz / The Seattle (November 18, 2022). "Seattle Sea Dragons Fill Roster on Second Day of XFL Draft". The Daily Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Erik Hansen Stats, Position, College, Transactions". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  6. ↑ Pisani, Hart (March 21, 2022). "All 32 NFL teams send scouts to UNI Pro Day". Courier. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ "UNI football players put years of work on display for NFL scouts on 2022 Pro Day". UNI Athletics. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Sea Dragons fill up roster on second day of XFL draft". The Seattle Times. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  10. ↑ Rifino, Patrick (March 15, 2023). "Battlehawks Sign Upper Iowa University OLB Erik Hansen". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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