J. C. Hassenauer

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J. C. Hassenauer
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Hassenauer with the 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, Minnesota)
College:Alabama
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 NFL.com · PFR

James "J. C." Hassenauer (born September 15, 1995) is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama.

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-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 s 1.83 s 3.07 s 4.64 s 7.88 s 27.5 in
(0.70 m)
8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)
28 reps
All values from Pro Day[1][2]

Atlanta Falcons[edit]

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[edit]

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

Pittsburgh Steelers[edit]

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[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "J.C. Hassenauer, Alabama, C, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "James Hassenauer 2018 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "Five Former Alabama Football Players Sign as Free Agents Following 2018 NFL Draft". Rolltide.com. April 30, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  4. ^ McFadden, Will (September 1, 2018). "Falcons 2018 roster: Atlanta announces roster cuts, trims active roster down to 52". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Varley, Teresa (April 5, 2019). "Steelers sign Hassenauer, Tocho". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  7. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2019). "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  8. ^ Bryan, Dave (August 31, 2019). "Steelers Sign C J.C. Hassenauer To Practice Squad, Release TE Kevin Rader". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  9. ^ Kozora, Alex (August 31, 2019). "Steelers Place QB Mason Rudolph On IR". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  10. ^ Adamski, Chris (December 2, 2020). "J.C. Hassenauer latest 'next man up' contributing to Steelers". TribLive.com. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  11. ^ Varley, Teresa (March 8, 2021). "Hassenauer signed to a one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  12. ^ Varley, Teresa (November 27, 2021). "Steelers make moves, place two on IR". Steelers.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Salomone, Dan (April 7, 2023). "Giants sign offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer". Giants.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  15. ^ Salomone, Dan (August 1, 2023). "Giants sign center Sean Harlow; J.C. Hassenauer to IR". Giants.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.

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