Jason Hanson was drafted No. 56 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 327 regular-season games · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 327
- Career AV
- 488th at Washington State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Jason Hanson came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Kicker K
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
327 regular-season games · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 327
- Career approximate value
- 488th among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 48100% of career value
- Final season
- 201220 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Hanson.
Texas
LSU
Carson Newman
Washington State in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Hanson in the 1992 NFL Draft
Jason Hanson is a Kicker out of Washington State selected No. 56 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft. 327 regular-season games · 48 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Jason Hanson drafted?
Jason Hanson was selected No. 56 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/jason-hanson.
What college did Jason Hanson play for?
Jason Hanson played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Jason Hanson's NFL career turn out?
327 regular-season games · 48 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/jason-hanson.