Jason Hatcher
Hatcher with the Washington Redskins in 2014
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| Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 13, 1982 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Alexandria, Louisiana | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 299 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Jena (LA) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Grambling State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 92 | ||||||||||||
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| Tackles: | 250 |
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| Quarterback sacks: | 34.5 |
| Pass deflections: | 9 |
| Interceptions: | 1 |
| Forced fumbles: | 5 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Jason Dewayne Hatcher (born July 13, 1982) is a former American football defensive lineman. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Grambling State.
Hatcher was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and was raised in Jena and attended Jena High School where he lettered in football and basketball. As a senior, he helped his team to a 10-3 record and earned All-State honors after catching 28 passes for 1,028 yards as a wide receiver and tight end.
Hatcher attended Grambling State University where he majored in physical education. As a true freshman, he was ruled academically ineligible because he didn't meet the NCAA requirements. In 2002, he was granted a medical redshirt after rupturing his right ACL.
In 2003 as a sophomore, Hatcher started at tight end and caught one pass for 14 yards and a two-point conversion before being gradually converted to defensive end midway through the season. After the switch he earned a starting position, recorded 13 tackles, three sacks and one pass broken up. In 2004, as a junior, he played his first full season at defensive end and finishing with 33 tackles, 10 for losses and five sacks.
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