In today’s college football world, flashy offenses dominate headlines, and quarterback play makes or breaks seasons. Well, it’s easy to overlook what wins games in November and championships in January: the offensive line. That’s why it’s so surprising that Jack Hasz is one of the most battle-tested interior linemen in the country. He is still uncommitted heading into the 2025 season.
At 6-foot-4 with over 40 career FBS starts, Hasz is precisely the kind of player you’d expect to be scooped up early in the transfer cycle. Instead, he’s still in the portal—available and ready to provide instant value to any program with trench concerns.
Jack Hasz’s Journey That Took Him From JUCO Starter to FBS Fixture
Hasz didn’t come up through a Power Four pipeline or enjoy early stardom. His path was built on steady development. He started at Iowa Western Community College, where he anchored the Reivers’ offensive line during a strong 7-1 campaign in spring 2021. That foundation launched his move to the University at Buffalo. That’s where he spent the next two seasons climbing the Mid-American Conference (MAC) ranks.
By 2022, Hasz had become Buffalo’s full-time starter at center, playing all 12 games while helping the Bulls post one of the conference’s most balanced and efficient offensive attacks. They finished in the top five in the MAC in scoring, total offense, and passing yards—no small feat considering the competition. Then came a bold move west.
In 2023, Hasz transferred to UNLV, embracing a new challenge in the Mountain West Conference under head coach Barry Odom. The decision paid off immediately: Hasz started all 14 games, helped UNLV rush for a school-record 39 touchdowns, and provided rock-solid protection in one of the best offensive seasons in program history.
What makes Hasz especially appealing is his consistency. In 2024, he returned for a redshirt senior year—thanks to extra eligibility from JUCO and COVID rules—and picked up right where he left off. Another 14 starts, another productive season, and more accolades: this time, an Honorable Mention All-Mountain West nod.
One of his biggest highlights? Helping UNLV rush for an eye-popping 504 yards in a single game against Utah Tech. That trench dominance wouldn’t have happened without someone like Hasz leading the interior charge.
With the recent ruling of JUCO players, I have been granted an additional year of eligibility and have decided to enter the transfer portal.
-41 Starts
-45 games played
-1x HM All Mountain West
-2x Mountain West championship starter pic.twitter.com/lQ3yMg5JMI— Jack Hasz (@jhasz_53) December 27, 2024
He also came into 2024 with preseason buzz, landing on Athlon’s Second-Team All-Mountain West and Phil Steele’s Third-Team projections. And he didn’t disappoint.
Off the field, Hasz has been just as reliable. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and began working toward a graduate certificate, underscoring the maturity and leadership he brings to a locker room.
What Hasz Offers Now?
Hasz isn’t just a center. He’s an actual interior OL Swiss Army knife—comfortable at either guard or center, giving any offensive line coach an immediate upgrade in flexibility. Need a starter at center? Hasz has more than 30 games of experience there. Need depth at guard or someone to stabilize a unit riddled with injuries? He’s done that too.
His strengths:
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Durability: 40+ starts, back-to-back full seasons
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Run blocking: Key piece in historic rushing attacks at Buffalo and UNLV
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Pass protection: Low sack rates during his tenure
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Leadership: Graduate student who has led multiple programs
Programs struggling with O-line depth—due to transfers, NFL Draft losses, or inconsistent play—could immediately benefit from his presence. He’s a guy who doesn’t need development. He’s ready right now.
Ideal Fits and What’s Holding Things Up
There’s already buzz around schools like Mississippi State, which has reportedly eyed Hasz as a potential plug-in starter at either guard or center. For programs in the Big 12, ACC, or Big Ten that didn’t land their ideal transfer targets earlier in the cycle, Hasz is one of the best remaining options.
So, why the wait?
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It might come down to timing and positional value. Offensive linemen often fly under the radar in a portal dominated by quarterbacks and skill players. Hasz also committed to the portal in late December 2024, when many teams had already filled their key spots or were waiting on NFL decisions.
In June 2025, he could be a top midsummer acquisition for a team looking to patch a weak interior line or elevate its run game. The programs that do their homework and get in early will get a veteran who can change the tone of a locker room and an offense.
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