Colin Hansen
Sophomore defensive lineman on Minnesota's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 265 lb · Byron, MN · Byron
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1857 nationally · Signed with Minnesota
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive lineman on Minnesota's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Minnesota in 2025.
Colin Hansen
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Minnesota3-star out of Byron Senior
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Minnesota.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Minnesota has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-Americans. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Anthony Smith was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Minnesota
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Minnesota
Returning around him
- 1 Minnesota player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (19 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Minnesota · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #41 · 2026 recruiting class #28
Background
PRONUNCIATION Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. 2025: Redshirted • did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Byron High School in Byron Minn. • wore 79 for the Bears and was coached by Ben Halder • as a senior, made 44 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six sacks and forced three fumbles...
The defensive line · Minnesota
- Anthony Smith17.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #3T.J. Bush10.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #11Karter Menz9 tackles for loss · 2025
- #1Jaxon Howard5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #95Colin Hansenno box-score line yet
19 more on the roster · Minnesota team page