Courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics Communications

Offensive guard C.J. Hanson, a member of the Holy Cross football team from 2019 to 2023, was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 248th overall pick.

Hanson is the first Crusader to be drafted since Rob McGovern was selected in 1989. 

As a team captain and Stats Perform All-America honoree in 2023, Hanson started at right guard on an offensive line that ranked in the top 10 nationally in rushing offense (third, 264.2 yards per game), total offense (fourth, 466.6 yards per game) and scoring offense (sixth, 36.9 points per game). 

Hanson started in 38 consecutive games at right guard for the Crusaders, who clinched a share of their conference-record fifth consecutive Patriot League title in 2023. Hanson earned two All-Patriot League first team selections, and additionally earned All-ECAC and All-New England honors in his 2023 season.