Phil Hansen was drafted No. 54 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1991 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. 156 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #54
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 156
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 651st at North Dakota State
The pick
How Phil Hansen came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
156 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Games played
- 156
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 651st among North Dakota State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 65100% of career value
- Final season
- 200110 years after the draft
Around pick 54
Who came off the board on either side of Phil Hansen.
Auburn
Clemson
Colorado College
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Phil Hansen in the 1991 NFL Draft
Phil Hansen is a Defensive end out of North Dakota State selected No. 54 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1991 NFL Draft. 156 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value North Dakota State has produced 27 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Phil Hansen drafted?
Phil Hansen was selected No. 54 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/phil-hansen.
What college did Phil Hansen play for?
Phil Hansen played college football at North Dakota State in the MVFC. See every North Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-dakota-state-bison.
How did Phil Hansen's NFL career turn out?
156 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/phil-hansen.