Running Back · #21
Carson Hansen Scouting Report
Carson Hansen is a 6' 2", 216 RB at Penn State Nittany Lions (Senior). He is Unranked (1 board), No. 270 on Scouting Grade.
- Position
- RB
- School
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- Class
- Senior
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 216
- Status
- Active
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Rushing Attempts
57
Tied-139th
Rushing Yards
227
193rd
Rushing Touchdowns
3
Tied-105th
Yards Per Rush Attempt
4.0
Tied-224th
2027 NFL Draft · Penn State
Teamistry consensus
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RB · score 270
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Senior Bowl Top 300 and Shrine Bowl 1000.
Scout boards
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Mocks & ADP
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Rushing
| Season | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 67 | 3.0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 151 | 752 | 5.0 | 13 | 57 |
| 2025 | 188 | 952 | 5.1 | 6 | 65 |
| 2026 | 57 | 32 | 25.5 | 0 | 27 |
| Career | 418 | 1803 | 38.6 | 19 | 161 |
Receiving
| Season | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 0 | 35 |
| 2024 | 13 | 88 | 6.8 | 2 | 24 |
| 2025 | 19 | 134 | 7.1 | 0 | 22 |
| 2026 | 4 | 32 | 25.5 | 0 | 27 |
| Career | 47 | 369 | 49.9 | 2 | 108 |
Returning
| Season | ATT | YDS | TD | FC | LNG | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 27 |
| Career | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 27 |
Passing
| Season | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | SACK | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 318.4 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 32 | 25.5 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 100 | 58 | 51.5 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 318.4 |
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
Scoring
| Season | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2025 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2026 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Career | 0 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 148 |
News
- UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava out Saturday vs. Wisconsin
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for Saturday's matchup against Wisconsin, according to Wednesday's Big Ten injury report.
- Tennessee assistant William Inge out of hospital, begins rehab from illness
Tennessee assistant coach William Inge, who was hospitalized three weeks ago with an undisclosed illness, has been released and started a rehab process.
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out Saturday vs. Nebraska
With Dante Moore out, Oregon might start Dylan Raiola, who spent his first two college seasons playing for the Cornhuskers.
- Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor, RB Fluff Bothwell questionable vs. LSU
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is questionable to play against LSU because of a leg injury that forced him out of the Bulldogs' game against Alabama two weeks ago. Leading rusher Fluff Bothwell is also questionable.
- Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams won't play at Tennessee
No. 6 Alabama star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has officially been ruled out of Saturday's game at No. 14 Tennessee.
- John Calipari takes questions on development of young Razorbacks
Calipari takes the podium at SEC Tipoff '27 to break down how Arkansas has put in the work to improve over the offseason and what to expect from talented youngsters.
Recruiting history
- Iowa State, 2023–2025, On3 path
- Penn State, On3 path
- Iowa State Cyclones, 2023, Signed out of high school
- Penn State Nittany Lions, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Dante Dowdell · RB · Georgia
- Quintrevion Wisner · RB · Florida State
- Bryson Washington · RB · Auburn
- Jeremiah Cobb · RB · Auburn
- Fluff Bothwell · RB · Mississippi State
FAQ
Where is Carson Hansen ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
Unranked (1 board), No. 270 on Scouting Grade.
What position does Carson Hansen play?
RB