Chad Hansen

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Chad Hansen

| image = Chad Hansen.JPG

| alt =

| caption = Hansen with the Jets in 2017

| current_team =

| number =

| position = Wide receiver

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|1|18}}

| birth_place = Fillmore, California, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 2

| weight_lbs = 202

| high_school = Moorpark {{nowrap|(Moorpark, California)}}

| college = California
Idaho State

| draftyear = 2017

| draftround = 4

| draftpick = 141

| pastteams = * New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2017}})

New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2018}})
Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})*
New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2021|2022}})*
DC Defenders ({{XFL Year|2023}})
St. Louis BattleHawks ({{XFL Year|2023}})

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| highlights = * Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016)

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| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 26

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 330

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 1

| pfr = HansCh00

}}

Timothy Chad Hansen (born January 18, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Early life

Hansen attended Moorpark High School in Moorpark, California. While there, he played high school football.{{Cite web |title=Chad Hansen's High School Timeline |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/chad-hansen/OShP9fTlEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=MaxPreps.com |language=en}} As a senior, he had 49 receptions for 882 yards and 12 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Curley |first=Joe |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Moorpark High grad Hansen drafted by Jets in 4th round |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2017/04/29/moorpark-high-grad-hansen-drafted-jets-4th-round/101075484/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}

College career

Hansen's lone scholarship offer to play college football was from Idaho State University.{{Cite magazine |last=Schnell |first=Lindsay |date=October 19, 2016 |title=How Cal's Chad Hansen went from unwanted to one of the nation's best receivers. |url=https://www.si.com/college/2016/10/19/cal-wr-chad-hansen-goes-unwanted-one-nations-best |access-date=December 19, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Courtney |date=October 7, 2016 |title=Cal receiver Chad Hansen: The big-time talent no one wanted |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/07/chad-hansen-the-big-time-talent-no-one-wanted/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}} As a true freshman at Idaho State in 2013, he played in 11 games and had 45 receptions for 501 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Lombardi |first=David |date=September 28, 2016 |title=Chad Hansen has gone from no offers to the nation's leading receiver |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/130472/chad-hansen-has-gone-from-no-offers-to-the-nations-leading-receiver |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} After the season, he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, to join their team as a walk-on.{{Cite web |last=Furillo |first=Andy |date=September 23, 2016 |title=Transfer Chad Hansen has been a great catch for Cal |url=http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/andy-furillo/article103840961.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106104909/http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/andy-furillo/article103840961.html |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2017 |via=Sacramento Bee}} 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. As a junior in 2016, he was named first-team All-Pac-12 Conference after recording 92 receptions for 1,249 yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games.{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2017 |title=Cal wideout Chad Hansen headed to NFL |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/04/cal-wideout-chad-hansen-headed-to-nfl/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}} After the season, he decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Rusty |date=January 4, 2017 |title=Cal receiver Chad Hansen leaves early for NFL |url=https://www.sfgate.com/collegesports/article/Cal-receiver-Chad-Hansen-leaves-early-for-NFL-10835699.php |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=SFGATE |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Chad Hansen To Declare For 2017 NFL Draft |url=https://calbears.com/news/2017/1/4/football-chad-hansen-to-declare-for-2017-nfl-draft.aspx |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=University of California Golden Bears Athletics |language=en}}

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 1 7/8

| weight = 202

| dash = 4.53

| ten split =

| twenty split =

| shuttle = 4.13

| cone drill = 6.74

| vertical = 35.0

| broad ft = 9

| broad in = 11

| bench = 11

| wonderlic =

| arm span = 32 1/8

| hand span = 10 1/8

| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Chad Hansen Stats, News and Video – WR |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/chadhansen/2558069/combine |website=NFL.com}}

}}

= New York Jets =

Hansen was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 141st overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Popper |first=Daniel |title=Jets draft Cal WR Chad Hansen in fourth round, TE Jordan Leggett from Clemson in the 5th |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-cal-wr-chad-hansen-4th-trade-extra-pick-article-1.3117111 |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=nydailynews.com|date=April 30, 2017 }}{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Connor |date=April 29, 2017 |title='Deep threat' with 'Outstanding hands' – Scouting reports on WR Chad Hansen, Jets' 4th-round pick |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2017/04/deep_threat_with_outstanding_hands_scouting_report.html |access-date=April 29, 2017 |website=NJ.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lange, Randy |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Round 4: Jets Tab Cal WR Chad Hansen |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Round-4-Jets-Tab-Cal-WR-Chad-Hansen/f7eac9ff-8496-4c20-afa5-c69830653a6a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914193213/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Round-4-Jets-Tab-Cal-WR-Chad-Hansen/f7eac9ff-8496-4c20-afa5-c69830653a6a |archive-date=September 14, 2017 |access-date=May 7, 2017 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}

He appeared in 15 games in his rookie season, recording 9 catches for 94 yards.{{Cite web |title=Chad Hansen 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HansCh00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}

On September 1, 2018, Hansen was waived by the Jets.{{Cite web |last=Lange, Randy |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Final Cutdown: Jets Reach 53-Player Active Roster |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/final-cutdown-jets-reach-53-player-active-roster |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}

= New England Patriots =

On September 2, 2018, Hansen was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2018 |title=Patriots claim two players |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-claim-two-players |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=Patriots.com}} He was waived on September 10, 2018.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Patriots release WRs Chad Hansen and Riley McCarron; place RB Jeremy Hill on injured reserve |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-wrs-chad-hansen-and-riley-mccarron-place-rb-jeremy-hill-on-inju |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=Patriots.com}}

=Tennessee Titans=

On October 2, 2018, Hansen was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2018 |title=Titans add Chad Hansen, LaTroy Lewis to practice squad |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans/Article/Titans-add-Chad-Hansen-LaTroy-Lewis-to-practice-squad-122814942/ |website=247sports.com}} He was released on October 15, 2018.{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2018 |title=Titans add WR Devin Ross to practice squad |url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/15/titans-add-wr-devin-ross-to-practice-squad/ |website=Titans Wire |publisher=USA Today}}

=Denver Broncos=

On November 13, 2018, Hansen was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=November 13, 2018 |title=Broncos Sign WR Chad Hansen To Practice Squad |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/broncos-sign-wr-chad-hansen-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}} On January 2, 2019, Hansen was re-signed to reserve/future contract.{{Cite web |last=Swanson |first=Ben |date=January 2, 2019 |title=Broncos sign 10 players to future contracts |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-10-players-to-future-contracts-2018 |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On May 2, 2019, the Broncos waived Hansen.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=May 2, 2019 |title=Broncos Waive QB Garrett Grayson & WR Chad Hansen |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/broncos-waive-qb-garrett-grayson-wr-chad-hansen/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}

=New Orleans Saints=

On June 11, 2019, Hansen was signed by the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=June 11, 2019 |title=Saints sign Chad Hansen |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/11/saints-sign-chad-hansen/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} He was waived on July 25, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Just |first=Amie |date=July 25, 2019 |title=Saints make 5 roster moves official ahead of training camp |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_c9b184c4-af37-11e9-bbf4-5b14054a1f33.html |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}}

=Houston Texans=

On July 26, 2019, Hansen was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=July 26, 2019 |title=Texans claim Chad Hansen off waivers |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/26/texans-claim-chad-hansen-off-waivers/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} The Texans waived him on August 31 during final roster cuts.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Texans trim roster to 53 players |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-trim-roster-to-53-players |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901032100/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-trim-roster-to-53-players |archive-date=September 1, 2019 |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} On September 25, 2019, Hansen was signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2019 |title=Texans place Senio Kelemete on IR, promote Tyrell Adams |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Senio-Kelemete-IR-promote-Tyrell-Adams-14467225.php |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=Chron.com}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 13, 2020.{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2020 |title=Texans sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-10-players-to-reserve-future-contracts |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}

On September 5, 2020, Hansen was waived by the Texans and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-roster-moves-9-5-2020 |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2020 |title=Texans Announce Roster Moves (9-7-2020) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-announce-roster-moves-x3423 |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 and 12 for the team's weeks 13 and 14 games against the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.{{Cite news |date=December 5, 2020 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12–5–20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-5-20 |access-date=January 14, 2021 |work=HoustonTexans.com}}{{Cite news |date=December 12, 2020 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12–12–20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-12-20 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |work=HoustonTexans.com}} He had five catches for 101 yards against the Colts.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – December 6th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060htx.htm |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2020.{{Cite news |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12–19–20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-19-20 |access-date=February 4, 2021 |work=HoustonTexans.com}} He was released on March 23, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Houston Texans Public Relations |date=March 23, 2021 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-23-2021) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-23-2021 |access-date=March 23, 2021 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}

=Detroit Lions=

On June 18, 2021, Hansen signed with the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2021 |title=Lions sign free agent WR Chad Hansen, cut Jonathan Adams |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/06/18/lions-sign-free-agent-chad-hansen-cut-jonathan-adams/ |website=Lions Wire |publisher=USA Today}} He was waived on August 17, 2021.

=Atlanta Falcons=

On December 21, 2021, Hansen was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2021 |title=Falcons sign S Shawn Williams to active roster, WR Chad Hansen to practice squad, make other moves |url=https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2021/12/21/22849041/falcons-sign-s-shawn-williams-to-active-roster-wr-chad-hansen-practice-squad-nfl-week-16-2021 |website=The Falcoholic |publisher=SB Nation}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 10, 2022.{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2022 |title=Falcons sign 17 to reserve/future contracts |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-17-to-reserve-future-contracts |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} He was waived on May 16, 2022.{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2022 |title=Falcons announce three signings, including veteran WR Geronimo Allison |url=https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2022/5/16/23074849/falcons-announce-three-signings-rookie-minicamp-geronimo-allison-tre-webb-tucker-fisk |website=The Falcoholic |publisher=SB Nation}}

=DC Defenders=

On January 25, 2023, Hansen was signed by the DC Defenders of the XFL.{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=March 14, 2023 |website=XFL.com}} He was released on February 22, 2023.

=St. Louis BattleHawks=

Hansen signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL on March 8, 2023. He was released on April 18, 2023, after making one appearance with the team.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/chad-hansen-hansech01 | title=Chad Hansen Football Statistics | the Football Database }}

Personal life

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. He is married to Bryce Watts,{{Cite web |last=Kuizon |first=Kimberly |date=January 28, 2020 |title=Puppies join pro athletes for yoga at IMG Academy |url=https://www.fox13news.com/news/puppies-join-pro-athletes-for-yoga-at-img-academy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129025715/https://www.fox13news.com/news/puppies-join-pro-athletes-for-yoga-at-img-academy |archive-date=January 29, 2020 |access-date=April 22, 2021 |website=Fox 13 Tampa Bay}} whom he met while attending college at UC Berkeley.