J. C. Hassenauer
James "J. C." Hassenauer (born September 15, 1995) is an American football center for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.
No. 63 – New York Giants | |||||
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Position: | Center | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S. | September 15, 1995||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | East Ridge (Woodbury, Minnesota) | ||||
College: | Alabama | ||||
Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Roster status: | Injured reserve | ||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2022 | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Professional career
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 | |
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6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) |
302 lb (137 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
10+1⁄2 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
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
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,[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]
References
- "J.C. Hassenauer, Alabama, C, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- "James Hassenauer 2018 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- "Five Former Alabama Football Players Sign as Free Agents Following 2018 NFL Draft". Rolltide.com. April 30, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- McFadden, Will (September 1, 2018). "Falcons 2018 roster: Atlanta announces roster cuts, trims active roster down to 52". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- 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.
- Varley, Teresa (April 5, 2019). "Steelers sign Hassenauer, Tocho". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2019). "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- Bryan, Dave (August 31, 2019). "Steelers Sign C J.C. Hassenauer To Practice Squad, Release TE Kevin Rader". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- Kozora, Alex (August 31, 2019). "Steelers Place QB Mason Rudolph On IR". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- Adamski, Chris (December 2, 2020). "J.C. Hassenauer latest 'next man up' contributing to Steelers". TribLive.com. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- Varley, Teresa (March 8, 2021). "Hassenauer signed to a one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- Varley, Teresa (November 27, 2021). "Steelers make moves, place two on IR". Steelers.com.
- 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.
- Salomone, Dan (April 7, 2023). "Giants sign offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer". Giants.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- Salomone, Dan (August 1, 2023). "Giants sign center Sean Harlow; J.C. Hassenauer to IR". Giants.com.