Jared Hassin

Jared Hassin (December 17, 1989 - October 24, 2023)^[1] was an American football running back who played for the Army Black Knights

Jared Hassin

Hassin playing for Army in the 2010 Armed Forces Bowl
Army Black Knights – No. 7
Position	Running back
Class	Senior
Major	Engineering
Personal information
Born:	(1989-12-17)December 17, 1989 Delafield, Wisconsin
Died:	October 24, 2023(2023-10-24) (aged 33)
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career history
College	Army Black Knights (2009-2012)

Hassin was born and grew up in the state of Wisconsin.^[2] He played football at Kettle Moraine High School, where he played both running back and linebacker.^[3]

Hassin briefly attended the United States Air Force Academy, but quickly decided he wanted to transfer to the United States Military Academy.^[3][4] After transferring from the Air Force Academy to the Military Academy, Hassin sat out the 2009 season due to NCAA rules regarding transfers.^[3] Hassin rushed for 1,013 yards and scored nine touchdowns as a sophomore in 2010.^[5][6] He tied the Army school record in 2010 with four consecutive 100-yard rushing games.^[7] His output dropped in his junior and senior seasons, and he left the team with five games remaining in his senior year.^[8] Hassin graduated from the academy in 2013.^[9] Hassin was a third-generation member of the U.S. Army, as both his father and grandfather had served in it. His father had also graduated from the U.S. Military Academy.^[3]

Hassin deployed to Afghanistan.^[2]

Hassin had an affinity for dogs. He erected a memorial in Afghanistan to a war dog that had protected his unit's tactical outpost. Upon returning to civilian life, he volunteered with humane societies, ultimately adopting two dogs from them.^[2]

Hassin died on October 24, 2023.^[2]

College statistics

Hassin playing for Army in 2010

Year	Team	Att	Yards	Average	Long	TDs
2010	Black Knights	191	1,003	6.7	54	9
2011	Black Knights	67	316	4.7	21	1
College Totals		236	1,510	6.4	66	18