Blake Hance

PRO: The Titans signed Blake Hance as an unrestricted free agent early in the 2025 offseason to add depth and flexibility to the offensive front. The 6-foot-5-inch, 310-pounder has the versatility to play along the offensive line at both guard and tackle. Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, the Northwestern product appeared in 59 games with 10 starts over four NFL campaigns (2021-24) with the Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns. Hance has also spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Washington and the N.Y. Jets.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• In 2021, Hance saw action in all 17 games for the Browns and made a career-high eight starts - two at left tackle and six at right tackle.

TITANS TIDBITS:
• Hance attended the same high school as boxing great Ken Norton.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Jacksonville, Ill., native was originally signed by the Buffalo Bills as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2019.
• Waived by the Bills on May 22, 2019.
• Signed by Washington as a free agent on June 3, 2019.
• Waived by Washington on Aug. 31, 2019.
• Signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to their practice squad on Sept. 2, 2019.
• Signed by the Jaguars to a future's contract on Dec. 30, 2019.
• Waived by the Jaguars on Sept. 5, 2020.
• Signed by the N.Y. Jets to their practice squad on Sept. 23, 2020.
• Signed by the Cleveland Browns to their active roster from the Jets' practice squad on Jan. 2, 2021.
• Waived by the Browns on Aug. 30, 2022.
• Claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 31, 2022.
• Waived by the 49ers on Oct. 29, 2022.
• Claimed off waivers by the Jaguars on Nov. 1, 2022.
• Waived by the Jaguars on Aug. 29, 2023 and re-signed by the club two days later.
• Waived by the Jaguars on Aug. 27, 2024 and signed to the team's practice squad two days later.
• Signed by the Jaguars to their active roster from their practice squad on Oct. 29, 2024.
• Signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent on March 13, 2025.

SEASON RECAPS:

2024 (9/1 - Jacksonville): Played in nine games with a start at left guard. Spent the first eight games of the season on the Jaguars' practice squad.

2023 (17/1 - Jacksonville): Appeared in all 17 games with a start as a jumbo tight end for the Jaguars.
• Against Baltimore (12/17), made his first start of the season at right guard.

2022 (7/0 - San Francisco; 9/0, 2/0 - Jacksonville): Saw action as a reserve in the first seven games of the season for the 49ers. Released by the 49ers on Oct. 29 and claimed off waivers by the Jaguars. Played as a reserve in the final nine contests and both postseason matchups with the Jaguars.

2021 (17/8 - Cleveland): Played in all 17 games for the first time in his career and made eight starts. Started two games at left tackle and six contests at right tackle.
• At L.A. Chargers (10/10), made his first career NFL start at left tackle.

2020 (0/0 - N.Y. Jets; 0/0, 2/0 - Cleveland): Spent 13 weeks on the Jets' practice squad. Signed to the Browns' active roster for the regular season finale and was inactive. Played as a reserve in both Browns playoff contests.

2019 (0/0 - Jacksonville): Spent the entire season on the Jaguars' practice squad.

COLLEGE:
• Appeared in 51 games with 46 starts in four playing seasons (2015-18) at Northwestern. Was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection as a junior and senior.
• As a senior (2018), played in 13 games with 12 starts at left tackle. Contributed in protecting quarterback Clayton Thorson as he threw for 3,183 yards, the third-highest mark in the Big Ten. Helped pave the way for first-year running back Isaiah Bowser, who averaged 108 rushing yards per game over the last eight games of the season.
• As a junior (2017), started all 13 games on the left side. Made four starts at left guard and started the final nine games of the season at left tackle. Was key to paving the way for running back Justin Jackson to rush for 1,000 yards for the fourth-straight season. Protected the blind side of All-Big Ten quarterback Clayton Thorson, who ranked fourth in the Big Ten in passing yards.
• As a sophomore (2016), started all 13 games for the Wildcats at left tackle, protecting the blind side of quarterback Clayton Thorson. Helped pave the way for running back Justin Jackson, who became the first player in program history to rush for over 1,000 yards in three-straight seasons and finished with a career-high 1,524 yards and 15 touchdowns. Part of a starting unit that totaled over 400 yards of offense in six games.
• As a redshirt freshman (2015), named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team after starting eight games at left tackle. Part of an offensive line unit that opened holes for running back Justin Jackson to secure his second straight 1,000-yard season.
• As a true freshman (2014), redshirted.
• Earned an undergraduate degree in economics and a master's degree in management studies from Northwestern.

PERSONAL:
• Attended Jacksonville (Ill.) High School where he earned four varsity letters as a tight end, defensive end and long snapper.
• Recorded 113 career catches for 1,459 yards with seven touchdowns as a tight end. Posted 104 tackles and nine sacks on defense.
• Also played four years of varsity basketball, earning the team's offensive MVP honor.
• Was a two-year starting pitcher in varsity baseball.
• Son of Ron and Theresa Hance. His uncle (Jason Hance) played baseball at the United States Military Academy.
• Follow Hance on Twitter at @blake_hance.
• Born Blake Andrew Hance on Jan. 11, 1996 in Jacksonville, Ill.