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Jake Hansen is a 6'1", 230-pound linebacker for the Houston Texans. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022, Hansen played five seasons at Illinois, where he recorded 276 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles, and seven fumble recoveries. In his 2025 season, he posted 11 solo tackles and 8 tackle assists across 19 combined tackles. Entering his fifth NFL season, Hansen holds a one-year contract with Houston.

Jake Hansen played 15 games in 2025 with a 1% share of defensive snaps.

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T-69 of 278 · LB market by AAV

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