During his senior season, University of Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley had this to say about Hannam: "He is, by far, the best tight end I've been around, whether it's here or anywhere else.
I've made this statement many times: I believe he is the best football player on our team as far as running, blocking, catching and tackling.
Hannam finished his college career with 47 games played, including 28 starts, 86 receptions for 957 yards (11.1-yard avg.)
and seven touchdowns, and is considered one of the best tight ends, and top all-round players, to have played football at the University of Northern Iowa.
In 2004, he served as the second tight end, finishing with eight receptions for 110 yards, while also playing extensively on special teams.
He played in Super Bowl XL in Detroit, recording two catches for 12 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
[8] However, due to the degenerative condition in his right knee, he was only able to appear in two games that season before being placed on the injured reserve list on October 11.