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2021 Football Roster
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Hanson, Rory

Jersey Number 88
Rory Hanson
- Position:
- TE
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 250
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Tracy, Calif.
- High School:
- Modesto Christian
- Prev School:
- Modesto JC
Bio
Last Updated: Jan. 21, 2022
2021 (R-JUNIOR): Appeared in three games … did not record a stat … was a member of the special teams unit on punt coverage.
2020 (JUNIOR): Played in four games … had a start at Utah State (Nov. 14) … had three catches for 25 yards, all against Utah State … had a season-long 15-yard reception versus the Aggies ... named to the Fall Academic All-Mountain West team.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent the 2019 season at Modesto Junior College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Modesto Christian HS ... was a four-year quarterback ... lettered as a junior and senior ... helped his team to a 7-6 record with a section playoff appearance in 2017 ... was a first team All-League selection as a senior ... also volunteered at McHenry House Family Shelter.
PERSONAL: Son of Matt and Lauren Hanson ... has a younger brother, Conor ... his favorite athlete is Kawhi Leonard because of how humble he is and how he is able to ignore all outside distractions and just focus on basketball ... his biggest athletic thrill is putting all of his hard work towards a game ... was also recruited by Sam Houston State, UTEP, UMASS ... received interest from UCLA and Texas Tech ... chose to attend Fresno State because of the great coaches, the strong and welcoming culture, and because it is close to home ... majoring in biology.
2021 (R-JUNIOR): Appeared in three games … did not record a stat … was a member of the special teams unit on punt coverage.
2020 (JUNIOR): Played in four games … had a start at Utah State (Nov. 14) … had three catches for 25 yards, all against Utah State … had a season-long 15-yard reception versus the Aggies ... named to the Fall Academic All-Mountain West team.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent the 2019 season at Modesto Junior College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Modesto Christian HS ... was a four-year quarterback ... lettered as a junior and senior ... helped his team to a 7-6 record with a section playoff appearance in 2017 ... was a first team All-League selection as a senior ... also volunteered at McHenry House Family Shelter.
PERSONAL: Son of Matt and Lauren Hanson ... has a younger brother, Conor ... his favorite athlete is Kawhi Leonard because of how humble he is and how he is able to ignore all outside distractions and just focus on basketball ... his biggest athletic thrill is putting all of his hard work towards a game ... was also recruited by Sam Houston State, UTEP, UMASS ... received interest from UCLA and Texas Tech ... chose to attend Fresno State because of the great coaches, the strong and welcoming culture, and because it is close to home ... majoring in biology.
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