A former four-star Michigan recruit who found his footing at UConn before signing with Houston as an undrafted tight end.
Louis Hansen is a Dover, Massachusetts native who started his college career as a four-star recruit at Michigan before transferring home to New England to play at UConn. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Houston Texans, offering a physical in-line blocking presence for the club's zone-running scheme.
Path to the league
A four-star prospect out of St. Sebastian's School in Massachusetts and the No. 375 overall recruit in the 2021 class, Hansen signed with Michigan but played in only three games across two seasons there. He transferred to UConn, where he became a three-year contributor before going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signing with the Houston Texans as a free agent.
Career highlights
Over three seasons at UConn, Hansen caught 46 passes for 463 yards and four touchdowns while appearing in 37 games. Scouts valued him as a well-rounded, in-line blocking tight end with reliable hands, and he tested well at UConn's 2026 Pro Day, including a 33-inch vertical and 22 reps on the 225-pound bench press.
2025 season recap
Hansen closed out his UConn career in the 2025 season as a featured tight end in the offense, capping three years as a Husky that produced the bulk of his 46 career receptions. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but signed with the Texans, who value his run-blocking ability in their zone scheme.
Sources
- ESPN: Louis Hansen player page
- The UConn Blog: Louis Hansen signs with Houston Texans
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- UConn
- Hometown
- Dover, MA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
