Position Quarterback Name Christian Hackenberg Class Junior Height 1.93 m | Major Communications Nationality American | |
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High school Fork Union (VA) Military Date of birth (1995-02-14) February 14, 1995 (age 20) Parents Nicole Hackenberg, Erick Hackenberg Similar People James Franklin, Connor Cook, Bill O'Brien, Jared Goff, Akeel Lynch | ||
Bowl games New Era Pinstripe bowl | ||
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Christian Blaize Hackenberg (born February 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State, and was drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
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- Are Christian Hackenbergs throwing mechanics fixed Longtime NFL QB coach says yes
- Early years
- College career
- Statistics
- Professional career
- References
Are Christian Hackenberg's throwing mechanics fixed? Longtime NFL QB coach says yes
Early years
Hackenberg attended Fluvanna County High School for his freshman year before transferring to Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia. He was ranked as the best pro-style quarterback recruit by ESPN, and the second best pro-style quarterback recruit by Rivals.com.
Hackenberg committed to Penn State after being recruited by a tandem of Penn State coaches – quarterbacks coach Charlie Fisher and running backs coach/recruiting coordinator Charles London, turning down offers from Alabama, UConn, Florida, Rutgers, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Scouted as a five-star recruit by both Rivals.com and Scout.com, and the No. 2 pro-style quarterback in the nation, Hackenberg was described as an accurate, drop-back passer with ample athleticism who had a high ceiling.
College career
As a true freshman in 2013, Hackenberg was named the team's starting quarterback. In the first three games of the season, he twice earned Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week accolades, with a 72-percent completion percentage, 851 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. In a game against Eastern Michigan, he set the Penn State single-game record for passing yards by a freshman with 311 (previous record of 280 held by Zack Mills). Coach Bill O'Brien commended Hackenberg's leadership of the team, noting that the team fed off his calm demeanor, in contrast to O'Brien's fiery personality. He did note that Hackenberg made some mistakes typical of younger players, but he was on the fast track to grasping O'Brien's complex offensive schemes. Hackenberg was a five-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week and was named the 2013 Big Ten Football Freshman of the Year.
Hackenberg broke ten school freshman records, and one overall Penn State record in 2013.
On January 2, 2016, Hackenberg officially declared for the 2016 NFL Draft.
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Professional career
According to ESPN's Todd McShay, Hackenberg was the fifth-best quarterback among those eligible to enter the draft.
Hackenberg was drafted in the second round (51st overall) by the New York Jets in the 2016 NFL Draft, despite an inconsistent college career. On May 12, 2016, Hackenberg signed a 4-year deal worth $4.66 million, featuring a $1.6 million signing bonus.
Hackenberg made his preseason debut on August 27, 2016 during the third preseason game against the New York Giants, where he completed 6 out of 16 passes for 105 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also played in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 1, 2016, where he was 11 for 31 with 54 passing yards and an interception returned for a touchdown.
Hackenberg began the regular season as the Jets' fourth-string quarterback. He was inactive for the first 15 regular season games, and was only active in the season finale due to a decimated depth chart. Throughout the season, he remained on the bench behind starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was benched for ineffective play, Geno Smith, who went on season-ending injured reserve list, and Bryce Petty, who also suffered a season-ending injury. Hackenberg did not play a down in the 2016 season.