Matthew Hatchette, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
TweetMatthew Hatchette
American football player
Date of Birth: 01-May-1974
Place of Birth: Jefferson, Ohio, United States
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Matthew Hatchette
- Matthew Hatchette (born May 1, 1974) is a former a professional American football player who played wide receiver for six regular seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, the New York Jets, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- During his career, he caught 60 passes for 887 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 14.8 yards per catch.
- His playoff statistics are six receptions for 39 yards and two touchdowns.
- In 2002, he was signed to the Oakland Raiders, but was released in the pre-season due to a serious shoulder injury.
- He also played one season for the Amsterdam Admirals, an NFL Europe team, in 2003.
- He was named to the All-NFL Europe Team that year and broke the League's receiving records in number of passes caught, yardage, and touchdowns.
- He signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003.
- In Jacksonville, he played in six games, catching 15 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
- He was released following the 2003 season and retired shortly thereafter. A Langston 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. Currently, Matthew lives in Los Angeles pursuing an acting and producing career.
- He has been in three small films, most notably his most recent "The Take" starring John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez, & Tyrese Gibson; he was also the Executive Producer, with the film being produced by his own film production company, Hatchet Films.
- Rosie Perez was nominated for best supporting actress by the Independent Spirit Awards.
- In 2008, he appeared on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother in the episode "No Tomorrow" as a bartender. Recently, Hatchette appeared on Bravo TV's reality program The Millionaire Matchmaker and appeared in The T.O.
- Show playing basketball with Owens.
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