Spouse Alex Hackett Name D. Hackett Career start 2003 | Receptions: 118 Weight 94 kg Height 1.88 m | |
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Date of birth: (1981-07-03) July 3, 1981 (age 34) NFL draft: 2004 / Round: 5 / Pick: 157 Similar People Bobby Engram, Maurice Morris, Shaun Alexander, Deion Branch, Nate Burleson | ||
DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett (born July 3, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.
Contents
- Early years
- Cal State Northridge
- Colorado
- Seattle Seahawks
- Carolina Panthers
- Washington Redskins
- Post NFL
- References
Hackett has also played for the Carolina Panthers and Washington Redskins.
Early years
DJ Hackett attended grades first through eighth at Pomona First Baptist private school in Pomona California. Hackett attended San Dimas High School in San Dimas, California and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. In football, as a senior, he won All-Valley Vista League] honors, All-CIF honors, and All-Inland Valley honors, and was named to the Los Angeles All-Star team. Hackett graduated from San Dimas High School in 1999 with a 3.5 grade point average.
Cal State Northridge
In his freshman year at Cal State Northridge, Hackett appeared in 10 of the Matadors' 11 games. He finished the season with 47 receptions for 728 yards and 7 touchdowns, finishing 2nd on the team in all three categories. As a sophomore, Hackett again finished 2nd on the team in receptions (53) and yards (778), and was tied for the team lead in touchdowns (10).
Colorado
When Cal State Northridge dropped its football program at the end of the 2001 season, Hackett transferred to the University of Colorado the following year, appearing in 12 of the team's 13 games. In 2003 Hackett led all Buffaloes receivers with 1,013 receiving yards and 78 total receptions, scoring 7 touchdowns.
Seattle Seahawks
Hackett was drafted in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Hackett was one of Matt Hasselbecks favorite targets. He played four seasons with the team before becoming a free agent.
Carolina Panthers
On March 17, 2008, Hackett signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Carolina Panthers. He was released after one season with the team on February 25, 2009.
Washington Redskins
Hackett was signed by the Washington Redskins on August 5, 2009 after the team waived/injured Roydell Williams. On December 5, 2009, he was released.
Post NFL
Hackett appeared with his family on an episode of Family Feud. Season 15 Episode 142. Hackett incorrectly answered Steve Harvey when he was asked what year he played in the Super Bowl; DJ answered 2009, but he played in Super Bowl XL in 2006. He first received a strike when answering a question "a short man is ok if he is?" to which he answered "smart". 2nd question he was asked "what made be hard to do after getting a nose job" to which he answered #1 choice "blow your nose". He also received a strike when answering the question "Name something that a man would consider trading with his brother?", to which he answered "Smokes". The next question he answered was "name a profession of people you usually don't trust." He gave the correct answer, politician.