Chad Hansen is a dynamic wide receiver who jumpstarted his college football career at the University of California, Berkeley. Hansen grew up in Fillmore, California, and attended Moorpark High School. His parents are Sheri and Tim Hansen and he has two younger sisters, Erika and Jules.
Hansen’s lone scholarship offer to play college football was from Idaho State University. As a true freshman at Idaho State in 2013, he played in 11 games and had 45 receptions for 501 yards and three touchdowns. After the season, he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, to join their team as a walk-on. After sitting out 2014, due to transfer rules, Hansen had 19 receptions for 249 yards and a touchdown over 10 games for the Golden Bears in 2015.
During his standout 2016 season with the Golden Bears, he amassed 92 receptions for 1,249 yards and eleven touchdowns, showcasing his exceptional receiving skills. Hansen’s remarkable performance earned him a spot on the First-team All-Pac-12, reflecting his dominance on the collegiate gridiron.
Chad Hansen with the New York Jets in 2017
NFL Career
Transitioning to the professional realm, Hansen briefly played in the NFL before finding a new avenue in the XFL. Here's a brief overview of his NFL journey:
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- Drafted by the New York Jets in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
- Spent time with the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and Atlanta Falcons.
Despite showing promise, Hansen faced challenges in securing a consistent role in the NFL, leading him to explore opportunities in the XFL.
XFL Career
Hansen signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL on March 8, 2023. However, his time in the XFL also saw some transitions:
- Signed with the D.C. Defenders in 2023.
- Released by the D.C. Defenders on February 22, 2023.
- Signed again with the D.C. Defenders on March 7, 2023.
- Released by the St. Louis Battlehawks on April 18, 2023.
His involvement with multiple teams in a short period highlights the dynamic nature of professional football and the pursuit of the right fit.
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Chad Hansen Transactions
The following table summarizes Chad Hansen's transactions throughout his professional career:
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| Transaction Date | Team | League | Transaction Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2017 | New York Jets | NFL | Draft |
| 5/16/2017 | New York Jets | NFL | Signed |
| 9/1/2018 | New York Jets | NFL | Released |
| 9/2/2018 | New England Patriots | NFL | Assigned on Waivers |
| 9/10/2018 | New England Patriots | NFL | Released |
| 10/2/2018 | Tennessee Titans | NFL | Practice Squad |
| 10/15/2018 | Tennessee Titans | NFL | Released |
| 11/13/2018 | Denver Broncos | NFL | Practice Squad |
| 12/31/2018 | Denver Broncos | NFL | Signed (Future) |
| 5/2/2019 | Denver Broncos | NFL | Released |
| 6/11/2019 | New Orleans Saints | NFL | Signed |
| 7/25/2019 | New Orleans Saints | NFL | Released |
| 7/26/2019 | Houston Texans | NFL | Assigned on Waivers |
| 8/31/2019 | Houston Texans | NFL | Released |
| 9/25/2019 | Houston Texans | NFL | Practice Squad |
| 1/13/2020 | Houston Texans | NFL | Signed (Future) |
| 9/5/2020 | Houston Texans | NFL | Released |
| 9/6/2020 | Houston Texans | NFL | Practice Squad |
| 12/5/2020 | Houston Texans | NFL | Practice Squad Elevation |
| 12/19/2020 | Houston Texans | NFL | Signed |
| 3/23/2021 | Houston Texans | NFL | Released |
| 6/21/2021 | Detroit Lions | NFL | Signed |
| 8/17/2021 | Detroit Lions | NFL | Released (Injury Settlement) |
| 12/21/2021 | Atlanta Falcons | NFL | Practice Squad |
| 1/10/2022 | Atlanta Falcons | NFL | Signed (Future) |
| 5/16/2022 | Atlanta Falcons | NFL | Released |
| N/A | D.C. Defenders | XFL | Signed |
| 2/22/2023 | D.C. Defenders | XFL | Released |
| 3/7/2023 | St. Louis Battlehawks | XFL | Signed |
| 4/18/2023 | St. Louis Battlehawks | XFL | Released |
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