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{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
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{{BLP sources|date=April 2018}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2018}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=D. J. Hackett
| name = D. J. Hackett
|image=
| image =
|caption=
| caption =
|number=18
| number = 18
|position=[[Wide receiver]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1981|7|3}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|7|3}}
|birth_place=[[Fontana, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Fontana, California]], U.S.
|height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
|height_in = 2
| height_in = 2
|weight_lbs = 199
| weight_lbs = 199
|high_school=[[San Dimas High School|San Dimas (CA)]]
| high_school = [[San Dimas High School|San Dimas (CA)]]
|college=[[Colorado Buffaloes football|Colorado]]
| college = [[Colorado Buffaloes football|Colorado]]
|draftyear=2004
| draftyear = 2004
|draftround=5
| draftround = 5
|draftpick=157
| draftpick = 157
|pastteams=
| pastteams =
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2007}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2007}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
|highlights=
| highlights =
* Third-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2003)
* Third-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2003)
|statlabel1=[[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
|statvalue1=118
| statvalue1 = 118
|statlabel2=[[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
|statvalue2=1,575
| statvalue2 = 1,575
|statlabel3=[[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
|statvalue3=9
| statvalue3 = 9
| pfr = HackD
|nfl=HAC504279
}}
}}
'''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 Buffaloes football|Colorado]].
'''DeAndre James''' "'''D. J.'''" '''Hackett''' (born July 3, 1981) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]]. He was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the fifth round of the [[2004 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Colorado Buffaloes football|Colorado]].


Hackett has also played for the [[Carolina Panthers]] and [[Washington Redskins]].
Hackett was also a member of the [[Carolina Panthers]] and [[Washington Redskins]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
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 (sports)|letterman]] in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[Track and field|track]]. In football, as a senior, he won All-Valley Vista League] honors, All-[[California Interscholastic Federation|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]].
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 (sports)|letterman]] in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[Track and field|track]]. In football, as a senior, he won All-Valley Vista League] honors, All-[[California Interscholastic Federation|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]].


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===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
Hackett was drafted in the fifth round of the [[2004 NFL Draft]] by the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023-05-06}}</ref> Hackett was one of Matt Hasselbecks favorite targets. He played four seasons with the team before becoming a [[free agent]].
Hackett was selected in the fifth round of the [[2004 NFL draft]] by the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023-05-06}}</ref> Hackett was one of Matt Hasselbecks favorite targets. He played four seasons with the team before becoming a [[free agent]].


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
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===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
Hackett was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] on August 5, 2009 after the team waived/injured [[Roydell Williams]].
Hackett was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] on August 5, 2009, after the team waived/injured [[Roydell Williams (wide receiver)|Roydell Williams]].
On December 5, 2009, he was released.
On December 5, 2009, he was released.

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

=== Regular season ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="6"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Tgt!! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 13 || 3 || 43 || 28 || 400 || '''14.3''' || 47 || 2
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''14''' || 5 || '''66''' || '''45''' || '''610''' || 13.6 || 47 || '''4'''
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 6 || '''6''' || 47 || 32 || 384 || 12.0 || '''59''' || 3
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 Carolina Panthers season|CAR]]
| 9 || 2 || 28 || 13 || 181 || 13.9 || 37 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 42 !! 16 !! 184 !! 118 !! 1,575 !! 13.3 !! 59 !! 9
|}

=== Playoffs ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="6"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Tgt!! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''3''' || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 0 || 5 || 2 || 8 || 4.0 || 4 || 0
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 2 || '''1''' || '''10''' || '''8''' || '''116''' || '''14.5''' || '''35''' || '''1'''
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 6 !! 1 !! 16 !! 10 !! 124 !! 12.4 !! 35 !! 1
|}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==


{{Seahawks2004DraftPicks}}
{{Seahawks2004DraftPicks}}
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Fontana, California]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Fontana, California]]
[[Category:Players of American football from San Bernardino County, California]]
[[Category:American football wide receivers]]
[[Category:American football wide receivers]]
[[Category:Cal State Northridge Matadors football players]]
[[Category:Cal State Northridge Matadors football players]]

Latest revision as of 23:31, 14 December 2024

D. J. Hackett
No. 18
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1981-07-03) July 3, 1981 (age 43)
Fontana, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:San Dimas (CA)
College:Colorado
NFL draft:2004 / round: 5 / pick: 157
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:118
Receiving yards:1,575
Receiving touchdowns:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DeAndre James "D. J." Hackett (born July 3, 1981) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Colorado.

Hackett was also a member of the Carolina Panthers and Washington Redskins.

Early life

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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.

College career

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Cal State Northridge

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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

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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.

Professional career

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Seattle Seahawks

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Hackett was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks.[1] Hackett was one of Matt Hasselbecks favorite targets. He played four seasons with the team before becoming a free agent.

Carolina Panthers

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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

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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.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2005 SEA 13 3 43 28 400 14.3 47 2
2006 SEA 14 5 66 45 610 13.6 47 4
2007 SEA 6 6 47 32 384 12.0 59 3
2008 CAR 9 2 28 13 181 13.9 37 0
42 16 184 118 1,575 13.3 59 9

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2005 SEA 3 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
2006 SEA 1 0 5 2 8 4.0 4 0
2007 SEA 2 1 10 8 116 14.5 35 1
6 1 16 10 124 12.4 35 1

Personal life

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After his time in the NFL, Hackett has lived in Arizona with his family, and started a vending company which provides all-natural and organic foods to schools to help with school nutrition.[2]

Hackett appeared on the game show Family Feud with his family in April 2014. The Hackett family did not win the episode.

References

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  1. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Mike Brown (October 9, 2018). A Visit with D.J. Hackett. Youtube.com. Seattle Seahawks Legends. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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