Jason Hanson

Jason Hanson
Hanson at the 2012 Lions training camp
No. 4
Position:Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1970-06-17) June 17, 1970
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Mead (Spokane, Washington)
College:Washington State (1988–1991)
NFL draft:1992: 2nd round, 56th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
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 made:495
Field goals attempted:601
Field goal %:82.4
Longest field goal:56
Points scored:2,150
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jason 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.