J. C. Hassenauer

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J. C. Hassenauer
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Hassenauer with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-15) September 15, 1995 (age 29)
Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: East Ridge (Woodbury)
College: Alabama (2014–2017)
Position: Center
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:45
Games started:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James "J. C." Hassenauer (born September 15, 1995) is an American professional football center. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, winning national championships in 2015 and 2017. Hassenauer has been a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Birmingham Iron, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders.

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Early life

Hassenauer played at East Ridge High under coach Mike Pendino. As a freshman, Hassenauer was only 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and weighed 180 pounds (82 kg). Following his coach's recommendation, Hasseneur trained with former Minnesota Gophers center Ray Hitchcock. By his senior year at East Ridge, Hassenauer's measurements expanded to 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighed 300 pounds (140 kg). [1] [2] During Hassenauer's time with the East Ridge Raptors, he played center and defensive tackle positions. [3] He earned a letter in football as well as offers from Minnesota, Vanderbilt and Alabama. [2] Hassenauer was rated a four-star recruiting prospect by 247Sports, Rivals.com and ESPN.com. [4] He verbally accepted a scholarship offer to play center for Alabama in August 2013. It was reported in February 2014, Hassenauer signed with Alabama, making him the second player from Minnesota to sign with the university since 1925. [5]

College career

Hassenauer began his freshman season at Alabama in 2014 on the bench until called to play center against Texas A&M. Starting his sophomore season as a reserve offensive lineman, Hassenauer joined the Crimson Tide in Game 9 against Texas A&M replacing Ryan Kelly. He finished the season playing in only 7 games.

In 2016, during his junior season, Hassenauer was a backup center, playing in only 9 games with the Crimson Tide. During Hassenauer's senior season in 2017, he held reserve positions as guard and center and started in 3 of 8 games he played. He replaced Ross Pierschbacher during the second half of the game against Mississippi State. He replaced an injured Lester Cotton, during the second half of the game against Clemson. He earned Player of the Week honors for his performance against Mercer. Hassenauer started as a left guard during the game against Auburn before dropping out due to an injury. [1]

Hassenauer earned a Master of Science in Marketing from Alabama in 2018. [6]

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 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		302 lb
(137 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		5.23 s1.83 s3.07 s4.64 s7.88 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)		28 reps
All values from Pro Day [7] [8]

Atlanta Falcons

After playing four years at Alabama, Hassenauer was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. [9] He was waived on September 1 and signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent most of the season. [10] [11]

Birmingham Iron

After the season ended, Hassenauer signed with the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football, where he played eight games.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 5, 2019, Hassenauer signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, [12] but was waived on August 31. [13] On November 20, he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad, [14] and was promoted to the active roster on December 24. [15]

On December 2, 2020, Hassenauer made his first NFL start in a 19–14 win over the Baltimore Ravens. [16]

Hassenauer signed a one-year contract extension with the Steelers on March 8, 2021. [17] He was placed on injured reserve on November 27, 2021. [18] He was activated on December 25. [19]

New York Giants

On April 7, 2023, Hassenauer was signed by the New York Giants. [20] On August 1, 2023, Hassenauer was placed on injured reserve with a torn tricep. [21]

Washington Commanders

On August 6, 2024, Hassenauer signed with the Washington Commanders. [22] He was released on August 23, 2024. [23]

References

  1. 1 2 "J.C. Hassenauer" Profile at Alabama. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Paulsen, Jim (September 16, 2013). "Growing into a player as big as his Alabama dream". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  3. ↑ "J.C. Hassenauer" NCSA Sports Recruitment Profile. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ "J.C. Hassenauer" Sports Profile via On3.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ La Vaque, David (February 5, 2014). "'A' is for Hassenauer as East Ridge lineman signs". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "J. C. Hassenauer" LinkedIn Profile. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ "J.C. Hassenauer, Alabama, C, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  8. ↑ "James Hassenauer 2018 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Five Former Alabama Football Players Sign as Free Agents Following 2018 NFL Draft". Rolltide.com. April 30, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  10. ↑ McFadden, Will (September 1, 2018). "Falcons 2018 roster: Atlanta announces roster cuts, trims active roster down to 52". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  11. ↑ McFadden, Will (September 2, 2018). "Falcons sign 10 players to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  12. ↑ Varley, Teresa (April 5, 2019). "Steelers sign Hassenauer, Tocho". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  13. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2019). "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  14. ↑ Bryan, Dave (August 31, 2019). "Steelers Sign C J.C. Hassenauer To Practice Squad, Release TE Kevin Rader". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  15. ↑ Kozora, Alex (August 31, 2019). "Steelers Place QB Mason Rudolph On IR". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  16. ↑ Adamski, Chris (December 2, 2020). "J.C. Hassenauer latest 'next man up' contributing to Steelers". TribLive.com. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  17. ↑ Varley, Teresa (March 8, 2021). "Hassenauer signed to a one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  18. ↑ Varley, Teresa (November 27, 2021). "Steelers make moves, place two on IR". Steelers.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  19. ↑ Bryan, Dave (December 25, 2021). "Steelers Activate G/C J.C. Hassenauer From IR; Signed Two Punters; Elevated Several From PS". Steelers Depot. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  20. ↑ Salomone, Dan (April 7, 2023). "Giants sign offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer". Giants.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  21. ↑ Salomone, Dan (August 1, 2023). "Giants sign center Sean Harlow; J.C. Hassenauer to IR". Giants.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Commanders sign C/G J.C Hassenauer, waive T Alex Akingbulu, release TE Armani Rogers". Commanders.com. August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  23. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 23, 2024). "Commanders sign C Cameron Tom, release C J.C. Hassenauer". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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