Howie Hansen was drafted out of UCLA in the 28th round of the 1951 NFL college draft by the PIttsburgh Steelers. After his rlease by PIttsburgh, Hansen signed with Edmonton. Listed as a back in college, Hansen played end for Edmonton. While hecaught only 6 passes, he had a 27.0 average gain on those passesand took two of them for touchdowns.
| Team | Year | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDM | 1951 | 6 | 216 | 27 | 2 |
No games played stats were kept in the West until 1964.
| Year | Team | PR | Yds | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | EDM | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 |