Mike Hass
{{Short description|American football player (born 1983)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use American English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Mike Hass
| image =
| number = 83, 18
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|1|2}}
| birth_place = Portland, Oregon, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 206
| high_school = Jesuit (Beaverton, Oregon)
| college = Oregon State
| draftyear = 2006
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 171
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2006}})*
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2009}})
- Omaha Nighthawks ({{UFL Year|2010}}–{{UFL Year|2011}})
| highlights =
- Biletnikoff Award (2005)
- First-team All-American (2005)
- Third-team All-American (2004)
- 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2004, 2005)
| pfr = H/HassMi00
| CollegeHOF = 2489
}}
Mike Hass (born January 2, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers, earning first-team All-American honors in 2005. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks and Omaha Nighthawks. Hass was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
Early life
Hass played on the varsity football team as a wide receiver and defensive back at Jesuit High School for three years. He helped lead the team to an OSAA 4A State Championship in 2000 over North Medford High School as a senior, recording 79 receptions for 1,739 yards and 21 touchdowns. He finished the championship game with an interception return for a touchdown. In the quarterfinals against co-#1 team and rival Central Catholic he scored a state playoff-game record seven touchdowns. He was on the First-team All-State Offense and Defense, First-team All-Metro Offense and Defense, and was the OSAA Football Offensive Player of the Year in 2000. Despite his gaudy statistics as a senior, he was not offered a single NCAA Division 1 scholarship and elected to walk-on at Oregon State.
College career
Hass was a starting wide receiver for Oregon State University from 2003 - 2005. Although he was an outstanding player in high school, most college scouts felt his limited size and speed would prevent him from excelling at the collegiate level, and was not offered a football scholarship by any Division I schools, and ended up as a walk-on at Oregon State.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=ncf&id=2195661 |title=From walk-on to wonder: Hass puts up impressive numbers for Oregon State |work=ESPN.com |publisher=Associated Press |date=2005-10-18 |access-date=2008-10-05}} After playing mostly on special teams in 2002, he was awarded a scholarship and a starting role as he broke out with the first of three consecutive 1,000+ receiving yard seasons in 2003. He kept the pace in 2004, breaking more school and conference records on his way to being named a Third-team All-American.
In 2005, his senior season, Hass won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and was named an AP, Walter Camp and ESPN First-team All-American. He was invited to the 81st annual East-West Shrine Game recording four receptions for 107 yards, including the game-winning touchdown for the West.{{cite web |url=http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=24799&SPID=1952&DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=226686 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230539/http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=24799&SPID=1952&DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=226686 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-03-03 |title=Mike Hass Scores Game Winning Touchdown at East-West Shrine Game |work=OSUBeavers.com |publisher=Oregon State Sports Information |date=2006-01-24 |accessdate=2008-10-05}}
In 2022 Hass was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for his record-setting performance as a Beaver.
=Records=
Despite only playing three seasons, Hass currently holds many Oregon State records, as well as several Pac-10 records. Some of these include:
- The first receiver in Oregon State and Pac-10 history to have three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, and is only the 10th player in NCAA history to do so.
- Holds the Oregon State record and is third in the Pac-10 for receiving yards in a career with 3,924
- The only player in Oregon State and Pac-10 history with two 225-plus yards receiving games.
- His 293 receiving yards against Boise State in 2004 is an Oregon State and Pac-10 record for most receiving yards in a single game.
- His 14 receptions against Arizona State in 2004 is an Oregon State record for most receptions in a game.
- His 20 receiving touchdowns ties him for the school record for receiving touchdowns in a career.
- His 90 receptions in the 2005 season is an Oregon State record for most receptions in a single season.
- His 220 receptions in his college career was an Oregon State record for most receptions in a career
- His 1,532 receiving yards in the 2005 season is an Oregon State and Pac-10 (Not including pac-12 records) record for most receiving yards in a single season.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0 5/8
| weight = 208
| arm span = 30 5/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| dash = 4.58
| ten split = 1.59
| twenty split = 2.62
| shuttle = 4.14
| cone drill = 6.52
| vertical = 36.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mike-hass/32004841-5351-0549-6ab5-53b1b8a73a49 |title=Mike Hass Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=December 29, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Mike Hass, DS #16 WR, Oregon State |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=15377&DraftYear=2006 |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=March 8, 2021}}
}}
=New Orleans Saints=
Although some pre-draft analysis had Hass projected as a third or fourth round pick, he was selected in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2006 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.{{cite web |url=http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=271183 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303174924/http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=271183 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-03-03 |title=Mike Hass Drafted by New Orleans |work=OSUBeavers.com |publisher=Oregon State Sports Information |date=2006-04-30 |accessdate=2008-10-05}}{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
It was reported by writers Jim Beseda and Paul Bucker of The Oregonian that Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush played a part in the selection, putting in a good word for Hass with Saints' executives. It was also reported that Bush had requested for Hass to be his roommate at the rookie mini-camp, but Hass ended up rooming with cornerback Josh Lay instead.
Hass wore jersey #18 with the Saints, a change from the #28 he wore in college due to the NFL's positional jersey numbering rules. On July 27, 2006, Hass signed a three-year contract with the Saints, details were undisclosed. He recorded three receptions for 28 yards in his first preseason game on August 12 against the Tennessee Titans. However, he was released by the Saints on September 3, 2006.
=Chicago Bears=
The Chicago Bears signed Hass to their practice roster on September 4, 2006. He remained there throughout the season, until the team signed him to their active roster on February 8, 2007. During the next preseason finale, he made a leaping touchdown catch.{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=3764 |title=Harris' return highlights preseason finale |last=Mayer |first=Larry |work=ChicagoBears.com |publisher=Chicago Bears |date=2007-08-30 |accessdate=2007-09-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070904210906/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=3764 |archive-date=2007-09-04 |url-status=dead }} He finally earned a spot on the Bears' active roster as the team's sixth wide receiver on September 1, 2007.{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=3770 |title=Bears place Bazuin on IR, cut 19 to reach roster limit |last=Mayer |first=Larry |work=ChicagoBears.com |publisher=Chicago Bears |date=2007-09-01 |accessdate=2007-09-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070904210859/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=3770 |archive-date=2007-09-04 |url-status=dead }}
On August 29, 2008, Hass was waived by the Bears.{{cite web|url=http://chisportstown.com/2008/08/29/mike-hass-released/ |title=Mike Hass released |last=Burns |first=Jerry |work=ChiSportsTown.com |date=2008-08-29 |accessdate=2008-10-05 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 30,{{cite news |url=http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/huddleup/2008/09/bears-sign-hass.html |title=Bears sign Hass to practice squad |work=ChicagoTribune.com |publisher=Chicago Tribune |date=2008-09-30 |accessdate=2008-10-05 |archive-date=2008-10-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004084801/http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/huddleup/2008/09/bears-sign-hass.html |url-status=dead }} only to be released again on October 11. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 15. Hass was released again on December 23.{{cite web|url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL+Zone/Transactions/default.htm?mode=nfcnorth |title=Summary of NFL transactions |accessdate=2008-12-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061121013003/http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL%2BZone/Transactions/default.htm?mode=nfcnorth |archivedate=2006-11-21 }}
=Seattle Seahawks=
Hass was signed to a future contract by the Seattle Seahawks on January 7, 2009. Despite scoring a touchdown in the first preseason game, Hass was cut by Seattle on September 5, 2009. He was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad two days later. On November 3, the Seahawks signed Hass to their 53-man roster.{{cite news
|url=http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20091104/SPORTS/911040433/1001/news/Around-Oregon
|work=Statesman Journal
|date=November 4, 2009
|accessdate=November 10, 2009
|title=Around Oregon
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
On November 12, 2009, Hass was moved to the Seahawks practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster again on December 26 when the team waived defensive end Derek Walker. Hass was placed on injured reserve with a dislocated shoulder on December 30.
On August 23, 2010, Hass was released by the Seahawks.
He played in just two regular games in the NFL.{{cite news| url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/archives/219058.asp | work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer | first=Greg | last=Johns | title=Seahawks release Hass to make room for new receiver | date=August 23, 2010}}
=Omaha Nighthawks=
Post-football life
After playing with the Nighthawks in 2010, Hass left football to pursue a career with Nike, Inc. He worked for the company's development department and designs sporting equipment. He now is a project manager at Pacific Geosource. He is married to his wife, Rebecca and has two kids Logan and Gwyneth.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailybarometer.com/where-are-they-now-mike-hass-1.2687689 |title=Where are they now? Mike Hass |date=July 24, 2012 |accessdate=August 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405002430/http://www.dailybarometer.com/where-are-they-now-mike-hass-1.2687689 |archivedate=April 5, 2013 }}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=hassmik001 Just Sports Stats]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20081009024807/http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player90.html Chicago Bears bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20091127005007/http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/mike-hass/73d015c4-858f-436c-a7e5-89d47b9d2ce1/ Seattle Seahawks bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Portland, Oregon
Category:American football wide receivers
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