JONESBORO, Ark. (7/19/17) – Arkansas State redshirt junior quarterback Justice Hansen has been named one of 47 nominees for the 2017 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. The award is given annually to the nation's top quarterback, acknowledging performance on the field as well as character, citizenship, integrity and honor for the game of football.
Hansen was a 2016 All-Sun Belt Conference Honorable Mention selections after passing for 2,719 yards and 19 touchdowns. He went 8-2 as a starter and helped the Red Wolves to a victory over UCF in the Cure Bowl, while guiding the offense to 219.