Drafted in the second round by the Detroit Lions, Jason Hanson was their Place Kicker for twenty-one seasons. Hanson was a reliable kicker and would retire in third place all-time in Field Goals Made and Points Scored. He would also be selected to play in two Pro Bowls. Still, as reliable as he was, without a First Team All Pro nod, it is difficult to see how he can make into Canton despite the statistical accumulation.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Spokane, Washington, U.S.A.
Eligible In
2018
Position:
Place Kicker
Played for:
Detroit Lions
College:
Washington State
Drafted:
2nd Round, 56th Overall in 1992
Major Accolades and Awards:
Pro Bowl Selections (2) (1997 & 1999)
Second Team All Pro Selection (1) (1997)
Ed Block Courage Award (2010)
Most PATs (1) (1995)
Super Bowl Rings (None)
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Points (7) (1993, 1995, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2011 & 2012)
Top Ten Finishes: PATs (5) (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 & 2001)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals Made (10) (1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2007 & 2012)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Percentage (9) (1992, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2008)
Notable All Time Rankings:
3. Points: 2,150
3. Field Goals: 495
5. Games Played: 327
6. PATs: 665
18. Field Goal Percentage: 82.363
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame:
None
Should Jason Hanson be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely, put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 33.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 11.1%