Gus Hartwig

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Gus Hartwig
No. 63 – New York Jets
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (2002-01-21) January 21, 2002 (age 23)
Zionsville, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school: Zionsville Community (IN)
College: Purdue (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gus Hartwig (born January 21, 2002) is an American professional football center for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.

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Early life

Hartwig attended Zionsville Community High School in Zionsville, Indiana, and was selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl. [1] He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. [2] [3]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Hartwig played in six games while making three starts en route to being named a Big Ten Conference honorable mention. [4] In 2021, he started all 13 games for the Boilermakers. [5] Ahead of the 2022 season, Hartwig was named to the Rimington Trophy watchlist. [6] That season, he started 11 games for the Boilermakers before suffering an injury. [7] [8] In 2023, Hartwig started nine games after missing the first three due to an injury from 2022, once again earning an all-Big Ten honorable mention. [9] [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m)		309 lb
(140 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		5.27 s1.78 s3.03 s4.92 s7.70 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)		8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		18 reps
All values from Pro Day [11] [12]

Hartwig signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. [13]

References

  1. ↑ Ramos, Gus (October 30, 2019). "Purdue Commit Gus Hartwig Welcomed to 2020 All-American Bowl". NBC Sports . Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ Carmin, Mike (March 27, 2019). "Zionsville offensive lineman Gus Hartwig commits to Purdue football". Journal & Courier. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Early arrival expected to help Purdue freshman Gus Hartwigs development". Journal & Courier. January 16, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  4. ↑ Miller, Travis (November 29, 2023). "Gus Hartwig Returning To Purdue For COVID Year". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ King, Sam (September 27, 2023). "Gus Hartwig's return brings experience to Purdue football offense". Journal & Courier. Retrieved July 14, 2024.[ failed verification ]
  6. ↑ Fezler, D.J. (July 22, 2022). "Purdue Center Gus Hartwig Named to 2022 Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List". Purdue Boilermakers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ Carmin, Mike (October 11, 2023). "In the Huddle: Purdue center Gus Hartwig". On3.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.[ failed verification ]
  8. ↑ Dienhart, Tom (November 7, 2023). "The 3-2-1: He's a center. He's a tackle. Gus Hartwig shows his value". On3.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.[ failed verification ]
  9. ↑ Dienhart, Tom (November 29, 2023). "Purdue C Gus Hartwig to return in 2024". On3.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ Schutte, Dustin (July 11, 2024). "Purdue Football Names Players Heading to 2024 Big Ten Media Days". Purdue Boilermakers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ "11 Boilermakers Showcase Skills for 31 Teams at Purdue Football Pro Day". PurdueSports.com. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Gus Hartwig College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  13. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan; Allen, Eric (May 9, 2025). "Jets Sign 15 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com.
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