Blake Hance

Blake Andrew Hance (born January 11, 1996) is an American professional football guard for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills After playing four years at Northwestern, Hance was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2019. However, he was soon released on May 22.

Washington Football Team On June 3, 2019, Hance was signed by the Washington Football Team, where he spent the rest of training camp, being waived on August 31.

Jacksonville Jaguars On September 1, 2019, Hance was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to their practice squad, where he spent the entire 2019 season. Afterward, he was signed to a reserve/futures contract on January 2, 2020, but was waived on September 5.

New York Jets On September 22, 2020, Hance was signed by the New York Jets to their practice squad.

Cleveland Browns On January 2, 2021, Hance was signed by the Cleveland Browns from the Jets' practice squad. Because of injuries and players inactive due to positive COVID-19 tests, he was activated for the Browns' playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He made his NFL debut in the fourth quarter, playing 14 snaps. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield complimented Hance while noting they had not had a chance to practice together. "We had Michael Dunn step in at left guard for Joel Bitonio. And then, Michael got hurt and a guy named Blake, that I introduced myself to literally in the locker room before the game, stepped up in the fourth quarter."

The Browns placed an exclusive-rights free agent tender on Hance on March 7, 2022. Hance was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2022.

San Francisco 49ers On August 31, 2022, Hance was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers. He appeared in seven games with the 49ers, and was later waived on October 29.

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint) On November 1, 2022, Hance was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars.

On August 27, 2024, Hance was released by the Jaguars and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 29.

Hance appeared in 35 games during his three seasons with the Jaguars.

Tennessee Titans On March 13, 2025, Hance signed with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year, $1.3 million contract.

Los Angeles Rams On July 28, 2026, Hance signed with the Los Angeles Rams. On August 30, he was released as part of final roster cuts. On August 31, he was signed to the practice squad.