2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Maverick Hansen, DT, Michigan State

Maverick Hansen is a relentless competitor on Michigan State's offensive line. He's an above-average athlete with a good understanding of the game. Hula Bowl scout Ian McNice breaks down Hansen as an NFL Prospect in his report. — Maverick Hansen is a relentless competitor on Michigan State’s offensive line. He’s an above-average athlete with a good understanding of the game. Hula Bowl scout Ian McNice breaks down Hansen as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Maverick Hansen #97
School (Code)	MIST
DOB, Class Yr	7/24/2000, rSr
Height, Weight	6032, 300 lbs
40 Yd Dash	5.22e
Position/Depth	2nd/DT
Honors/Captainship	3x All-Academic Big 10 selection, 3x Big 10 Distinguished Scholar
Season Viewed (yr)	2021, 2022
Games Watched	WAUN, INUN, NEUN (21’), INPU (21’),
Scout Name / Date	Ian McNice, 09/01/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	12 GP, 41 TKL, 0.5 TFL, 1 FR
2021	11 GP, 26 TKL, 6.0 TFL. 3.5 SK
2020	2 GP, 2 TKL
2019	Redshirted

Player Summary:

Redshirt Senior from Farmington Hills, Michigan. Coming out of high school he was ranked the 3rd best OT recruit in Michigan (247Sports), receiving 1st team all-state honors as a two way player. Solid height and weight with good arm length. Above-average athlete with a large upper body, he has good initial quickness, lateral quickness, solid balance, and flexibility. Good pad level using a 4 pt stance primarily, his above-average initial quickness allows him to get upfield quickly. Solid taking on double teams, he is good at staying square to the LOS and using ground force to absorb the OL’s power and generate it back towards them minimizing the amount of push created. Plays with good length vs Zone scheme, he extends both arms into the chestplate of the OL creating more space for him to see the ball carrier, using good hand dexterity to shed at the POA. He shows a solid understanding of what his responsibility is in the run game, playing with good gap integrity. Adequate pass rusher due to inactive hands when clearing himself as well as finishing ability. He gets off the ball efficiently with good acceleration, primarily converting that speed to power and forcing the OL back into the pocket, creating opportunities for others on the DL by forcing the QB to use his legs. He wins the initial rush consistently, but lacks the UOH to free himself from a solid anchor. Solid crashing in the twist game, takes a very good path staying tight to the assignment, but could be more physical with the OL responsible for the looping DE. Plays with good effort and pursuit from the backside, he has a rare ability to work through traffic with such a large frame. Marginal processing gap scheme plays, does not key players flowing from the backside resulting in him getting pushed at the POA.

Scheme Fit:

1/3 tech in 4-3 two gap scheme

Power Statement:

Maverick Hansen is an athletic IDL who brings versatility, run stopping ability, and good power rush skills to your team. In the tape reviewed he played 1, 3, 4, 4i, and 5 technique all in an efficient manner. A true team player who gives very good effort and creates opportunities for his teammates.