Christian Hanson

Class:
Junior
Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-0
Weight:
235
Hometown:
Senoia, Ga.
High School:
Trinity Christian Academy

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023): Played and started in six games … Suffered injury in season opener against North Alabama, but returned to see action in last five games of campaign ... Logged a dozen tackles (7 solo), including one tackle for loss (-1 yard) … Also turned in a sack and a pass break-up … Tallied two tackles in season opener with North Alabama, including a 1-yard sack in the first quarter … Turned in four solo tackles against The Citadel … Also tallied four tackles (2 solo) against South Dakota State.

AS A FRESHMAN (2022): Played in 10 games … Recorded 31 tackles (15 solo), including two tackles for loss (-2 yards) … Also turned in a fumble recovery and two quarterback hurries … Tallied at least one tackle in all 10 games, including eight multiple-tackle performances … Registered five stops (4 solo) against Gardner-Webb, and a season-high six tackles (2 solo) against East Tennessee State … Made four stops against Chattanooga, including one behind the line of scrimmage.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Trinity Christian School for coach Kenny Dallas … Picked up second-straight region defensive player of the year laurels as a senior after posting 120 tackles (49 solo), including nine tackles for loss … Also turned in an interception, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … Made 119 stops (54 solo) during junior campaign, including 13 tackles for loss … Tallied three sacks as well … Raked in all-state and all-region laurels as a sophomore … Also played lacrosse for the Lions.

PERSONAL: The son of Kasey and Chris Hanson … Has two siblings, Kaden and Kylie … Father is an 11-year NFL veteran punter, including extended stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots.