Hausmann was a throwback thumper at the MIKE spot — a physical, high-effort run defender who quarterbacked Michigan's defense and racked up tackles at a high volume. His instincts against the run were legitimate, diagnosing blocks quickly and filling gaps with authority, but his coverage limitations kept his NFL ceiling closer to a backup/special teamer than a three-down starter. The pass rush was negligible and his play speed, while adequate for the Big Ten, would have been tested at the next level. Had he entered the draft, he profiled as a late-Day 3 pick with special teams value and a narrow path to defensive snaps in a run-heavy scheme. His medical retirement ended a gutsy four-year career that included a national championship and team captain honors.

• 🦬Reliable run defender who diagnoses plays quickly and fills gaps with physicality — PFF run defense grade of 71.3 validates the film
• 💥High-volume tackler with improving efficiency — missed zero tackles in Michigan's final four games of 2024
• 👑Exceptional leadership and football IQ; voted team captain and named Jason Witten Man of the Year semifinalist
• +Durable workhorse who played 712+ snaps per season as Michigan's most-used defender

• 🦬Coverage limitations are significant — ranked 85th of 151 power-conference LBs in passer rating allowed, with early-season YAC struggles (204 yards after catch in first seven games of 2024)
• 🚀Minimal pass rush impact — PFF pass rush grade of 61.0, only 3 career sacks across 4 seasons
• 🏎️Average-to-below-average athleticism for the position at 6-2, 235 with a projected 4.64 40; lacks the range to chase plays sideline to sideline at NFL speed
• −Late-season medical issue (thumb injury + undisclosed personal matters) that ended his career raises durability and availability concerns