Jason Hanson

Jason Hanson
Hanson with the Detroit Lions in 2012
No. 4
PositionPlacekicker
Personal information
Born (1970-06-17) June 17, 1970
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolMead (Spokane, Washington)
CollegeWashington State (1988–1991)
NFL draft1992: 2nd round, 56th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL records
  • Most seasons played with one team: 21 (Detroit Lions)
  • Most games played with one team: 327 (Detroit Lions)
Career NFL statistics
Field goals made495
Field goals attempted601
Field goal %82.4
Longest field goal56
Points scored2,150
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jason Douglas Hanson (born June 17, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker who spent his entire 21-year career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football with the Washington State Cougars, he was selected by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft with the 56th overall pick. Hanson holds the NFL record for the most seasons played with one team and also holds multiple kicking and scoring records. Due to his longevity and statistical success, even on many non-playoff teams, Hanson is often cited as one of the most-loved players in Detroit Lions franchise history.