Matthew Hatchette

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Matthew Hatchette
Date of birth: May 1, 1974 (1974-05-01) (age 34)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Ashtabula, Ohio
Career information
Position(s): WR
Jersey №: 89, 19, 81, 1
College: Langston University
NFL Draft: 1997 / Round: 7 / Pick 235
Organizations
 As player:
1997-2000
2001
2003
2003
Minnesota Vikings
New York Jets
Jacksonville Jaguars
Amsterdam Admirals
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Matthew Hatchette (born May 1, 1974 in Ashtabula, Ohio) is a professional American football player who played wide receiver for seven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars. During his career he caught 60 passes for 887 yards and 6 TDs. His playoff statistics are 6 receptions for 39 yards and 2 TD. He also played one season in NFL Europe for the [[Amsterdam Admiral.

A Langston(OK) University graduate, Hatchette initially attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. He attended Jefferson Area High School where he played quarterback and was also a member of the basketball team. His retired #5 jersey is on display in the school cafeteria, along with an article about when he was drafted. He is believed to be the only Jefferson Falcon in any sport to have his number retired.