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Phil Hansen
North Dakota State
1987-90
 Hansen was the
anchor of a solid defensive unit at North Dakota State for three seasons
and was a two-time first-team All-American pick. He tied a school record
for career quarterback sacks with 41 in regular season play and set a
school mark with 32 career pass break-ups. He started on NCAA Division
II National Championship teams in 1988 and 1990 and was twice named
All-North Central Conference and Most Valuable Player in the league.
He played in three All-Star games following his college career including
the East-West Shrine, the Blue-Gray, and the All-American Classic. He
was also the top vote-getter on the defensive line on the NCAA Division
II "Team of the Quarter Century".
A second round draft
pick by the Buffalo Bills, Hansen was a starter for the Bills beginning
early in his rookie season. He played on three Super Bowl teams with the
Bills, was a member of the NFL All-Rookie team in 1991, and was first or
second in sacks with the Bills for several seasons. His 11-year
NFL career included playing in 156 games with 149 starts. He made 870
total tackles with 597 solo and 273 assists. He had 61.5 sacks for 343
yards in losses, 10 caused fumbles, one interception and 135 quarterback
pressures.
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