Career Summary

Braden Hansen came to BYU as a first-team all-state selection from Alta High School in Utah. As a four-time letterman he started in all 49 games of his offensive lineman career. He helped BYU achieve a total of 14 games with more than 200 rushing yards and a combined record of 36-16. Hansen was a strong contributor to an offensive effort that helped BYU to a No. 1 national ranking in third-down conversion percentage in 2009. He was the recepient of several national and all-independent honors as a Cougar. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details. 

Professional

• Signed free agent deal with the Oakland Raiders in 2013

Personal

• Parents are Lowell and Kathey
• Brothers Brock and Chase also played football at BYU
• Served an LDS mission to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Eagle Scout
• Married to wife Lyndsey
• Business major

Before BYU

• Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News First-Team All-State selection
• Named a Sports Illustrated Preseason All-American
• Played defensive and offensive lineman
• Had 12 sacks as a junior
• Named first team all-region and honorable mention all-state as a junior