J. C. Hassenauer
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = J. C. Hassenauer
| image = J. C. Hassenauer (50696286606) (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Hassenauer with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020
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| position = Center
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|9|15}}
| birth_place = Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 295
| high_school = East Ridge {{nowrap|(Woodbury)}}
| college = Alabama (2014–2017)
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams =
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Birmingham Iron ({{AAF Year|2019}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2019|2022}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
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| highlights =
- 2× CFP national champion (2015, 2017)
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 45
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 7
| pfr = HassJ.00
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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.
Early life
Hassenauer played at East Ridge High under coach Mike Pendino. As a freshman, Hassenauer was only {{height|ft=5|in=10}} and weighed {{convert|180|lb|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 {{height|ft=6|in=3}} and weighed {{convert|300|lb|kg}}.[https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/j-c-hassenauer/3910 "J.C. Hassenauer"] Profile at Alabama. Retrieved October 13, 2024. Paulsen, Jim (September 16, 2013). [https://www.mnfootballhub.com/news_article/show/285880-j-c-hassenauer-growing-into-a-player-as-big-as-his-alabama-dream "Growing into a player as big as his Alabama dream"]. Star Tribune. Retrieved October 13, 2024. During Hassenauer's time with the East Ridge Raptors, he played center and defensive tackle positions.[https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/minnesota/woodbury/east-ridge-high-school1/james-hassenauer "J.C. Hassenauer"] NCSA Sports Recruitment Profile. Retrieved December 7, 2024. He earned a letter in football as well as offers from Minnesota, Vanderbilt and Alabama. Hassenauer was rated a four-star recruiting prospect by 247Sports, Rivals.com and ESPN.com.[https://www.on3.com/db/jc-hassenauer-59314/ "J.C. Hassenauer"] Sports Profile via On3.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024. 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. La Vaque, David (February 5, 2014). [https://www.mnfootballhub.com/news_article/show/346455--a-is-for-hassenauer-as-east-ridge-lineman-signs "'A' is for Hassenauer as East Ridge lineman signs"]. Star Tribune. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
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.
Hassenauer earned a Master of Science in Marketing from Alabama in 2018.[https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-j-c-hassenauer-msm-666aa7b8/ "J. C. Hassenauer"] LinkedIn Profile. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 1/2
| weight = 302
| dash = 5.23
| ten split = 1.83
| twenty split = 3.07
| shuttle = 4.64
| cone drill = 7.88
| vertical = 27.5
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 5
| bench = 28
| arm span = 32 5/8
| hand span = 10 1/2
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=J.C. Hassenauer, Alabama, C, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=130727&DraftYear=2018 |access-date=March 18, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}{{Cite web |title=James Hassenauer 2018 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/102740 |access-date=March 18, 2022 |website=insider.espn.com}}
}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
After playing four years at Alabama, Hassenauer was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2018 |title=Five Former Alabama Football Players Sign as Free Agents Following 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://rolltide.com/news/2018/4/30/five-former-alabama-football-players-sign-as-free-agents-following-2018-nfl-draft.aspx |access-date=December 30, 2019 |website=Rolltide.com}} He was waived on September 1 and signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent most of the season.{{Cite web |last=McFadden |first=Will |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Falcons 2018 roster: Atlanta announces roster cuts, trims active roster down to 52 |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-2018-roster-atlanta-announces-roster-cuts-trims-active-roster-down-to-52 |access-date=December 30, 2019 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}{{Cite web |last=McFadden |first=Will |date=September 2, 2018 |title=Falcons sign 10 players to practice squad |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-10-players-to-practice-squad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904121013/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-10-players-to-practice-squad |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |access-date=December 30, 2019 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}
=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,{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=April 5, 2019 |title=Steelers sign Hassenauer, Tocho |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-hassenauer-tocho |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405231814/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-hassenauer-tocho |archive-date=April 5, 2019 |access-date=December 30, 2019 |website=Steelers.com}} but was waived on August 31.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Steelers make roster cuts |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-cuts |access-date=December 30, 2019 |website=Steelers.com}} On November 20, he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad,{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Steelers Sign C J.C. Hassenauer To Practice Squad, Release TE Kevin Rader |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2019/11/steelers-sign-c-j-c-hassenauer-to-practice-squad-release-te-kevin-rader/ |access-date=December 30, 2019 |website=SteelersDepot.com}} and was promoted to the active roster on December 24.{{Cite web |last=Kozora |first=Alex |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Steelers Place QB Mason Rudolph On IR |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2019/12/steelers-place-qb-mason-rudolph-on-ir/ |access-date=December 30, 2019 |website=SteelersDepot.com}}
On December 2, 2020, Hassenauer made his first NFL start in a 19–14 win over the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Adamski |first=Chris |date=December 2, 2020 |title=J.C. Hassenauer latest 'next man up' contributing to Steelers |url=https://triblive.com/sports/j-c-hassenauer-latest-nest-man-up-contributing-to-steelers/ |access-date=December 2, 2020 |website=TribLive.com}}
Hassenauer signed a one-year contract extension with the Steelers on March 8, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=March 8, 2021 |title=Hassenauer signed to a one-year contract |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/hassenauer-signed-to-a-one-year-contract |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=Steelers.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 27, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=November 27, 2021 |title=Steelers make moves, place two on IR |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-place-two-on-ir |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}} He was activated on December 25.{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=December 25, 2021 |title=Steelers Activate G/C J.C. Hassenauer From IR; Signed Two Punters; Elevated Several From PS |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2021/12/steelers-activate-g-c-j-c-hassenauer-from-ir-signed-two-punters-elevated-several-from-ps/ |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}}
=New York Giants=
On April 7, 2023, Hassenauer was signed by the New York Giants.{{Cite web |last=Salomone |first=Dan |date=April 7, 2023 |title=Giants sign offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer |url=https://www.giants.com/news/reports-giants-agree-to-terms-with-ol-j-c-hassenauer-alabama-football |access-date=April 8, 2023 |website=Giants.com}} On August 1, 2023, Hassenauer was placed on injured reserve with a torn tricep.{{Cite web |last=Salomone |first=Dan |date=August 1, 2023 |title=Giants sign center Sean Harlow; J.C. Hassenauer to IR |url=https://www.giants.com/news/j-c-hassenauer-injury-sean-harlow-roster-move-signed-alabama-oregon-state |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Giants.com}}
=Washington Commanders=
On August 6, 2024, Hassenauer signed with the Washington Commanders.{{Cite web |date=August 6, 2024 |title=Commanders sign C/G J.C Hassenauer, waive T Alex Akingbulu, release TE Armani Rogers |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-c-g-j-c-hassenauer-waive-t-alex-akingbulu-release-te-armani-rogers |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=Commanders.com}} He was released on August 23, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=August 23, 2024 |title=Commanders sign C Cameron Tom, release C J.C. Hassenauer |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-c-cameron-tom-release-c-j-c-hassenauer |access-date=23 August 2024 |website=Commanders.com}}
References
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External links
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- [https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/j-c-hassenauer/3910 Alabama Crimson Tide bio]
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