19. Jason Hanson
May 03, 2016
Published in
Top 50 Detroit Lions
The answer to the not often asked question of who is the player who played the most years for only one franchise is Place Kicker, Jason Hanson, who was a Detroit Lion for 21 seasons.
Jason Hanson
Oct 31, 2014
Published in
2018 Football Eligibles
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%