Chad Hansen is no stranger to a challenge.

The former University of California walk-on is fighting for a place in a crowded receiving corps, but is relishing his chance to make an impression in his second year with the Jets.

“I’m used to this,” he said at minicamp Thursday. “This is exactly what happened in college, so I’ve been through it before, and I think, you know, I’m a better player for it. I’m kinda grateful for what I had to go through at college, so I think that helps out here.”

Hansen, a fourth-round selection in 2017, had only nine receptions last season, but has turned some heads so far with his strong hands and ability to make plays in traffic.

“He’s had a great spring,” said cornerback Trumaine Johnson, who was signed this offseason. “I didn’t know a lot about him coming in, but you see him daily making plays.”

Hansen hasn’t transformed his game overnight, but instead refined his skill set that led the Jets to take him 141st overall. Those refinements, which he says include his route running and hand strength, have been noticed by his coaches as he prepares to battle for the No. 4 receiver job in training camp.

“Chad’s had a pretty good camp, he’s improved a lot from last year,” wide receivers coach Karl Dorrell said. “Anybody going from Year 1 to Year 2, you’re expecting as a coach for him to make another big jump, from what he did last year. I think he’s ready to do that.”

While Hansen will look to move up the depth chart, ultimately, the Jets have a core of talented receivers standing in his way.

Jermaine Kearse, Robby Anderson, Terrelle Pryor and Quincy Enunwa all have at least one year of 800 yards or more receiving in their past two seasons, and ArDarius Stewart is another 2017 draftee the Jets like.

Nonetheless, Hansen stands a chance to contribute this season and try to claw his way up the depth chart, just like he did in college.

“Obviously there’s a lot of good receivers in our room, but you gotta focus on yourself,” Hansen said. “If you start worrying about other things you’ll make yourself crazy.”