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 28)
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
Player stats at PFR

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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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+12 in
(1.89 m)
302 lb
(137 kg)
32+58 in
(0.83 m)
10+12 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 [1] [2]

Atlanta Falcons

After playing four years at Alabama, Hassenauer was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. [3] He was waived on September 1 and signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent most of the season. [4] [5]

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, [6] but was waived on August 31. [7] On November 20, he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad, [8] and was promoted to the active roster on December 24. [9]

On December 2, 2020, Hassenauer made his first NFL start in a 19–14 win over the Baltimore Ravens. [10]

Hassenauer signed a one-year contract extension with the Steelers on March 8, 2021. [11] He was placed on injured reserve on November 27, 2021. [12] He was activated on December 25. [13]

New York Giants

On April 7, 2023, Hassenauer was signed by the New York Giants. [14] On August 1, 2023, Hassenauer was placed on injured reserve with a torn tricep. [15]

Washington Commanders

On August 6, 2024, Hassenauer signed with the Washington Commanders. [16] He was released on August 23, 2024. [17]

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