Hannes Hammer
Hannes Hammer is a three-star recruit from Cologne, VA, out of North Cross (No. 1,014 in the 2023 class) who has not played in UConn's 8 games this season.
Where Hammer comes from
- Cologne, VA
- North Cross
- North Cross is about 500 miles from Pratt & Whitney Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,014 in the 2023 class; signed with Virginia Tech.
Where Hammer fits
UConn lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 16th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
UConn is 4-4. Next: vs North Carolina, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From North Cross
Arrived at UConn from Virginia Tech.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UConn -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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The unit he anchors ranks 16th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UConn has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Matt Peart went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 UConn CandleYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalVirginia Tech to UConn
- 2025 Virginia Tech PryYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Virginia Tech PryYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Virginia Tech PryYear 1 · Games –
- High school North CrossRoanoke, VA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,014 in the 2023 class. Signed with Virginia Tech.Also from North Cross: Jaziel Hart (North Carolina), Moritz Schmoranzer (App State) and Jase Rhodes (James Madison).
Moves
- Transferred from Virginia Tech to UConn, Jan 22, 2026.
2023
- Signed with Virginia TechThree-star, out of North Cross
2026
- Transferred to UConnfrom Virginia Tech
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Brent Pry, Philip Montgomery and Jason Candle.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UConn
Where it started
From Cologne, Germany — one of 32 players from Germany in FBS this season.