Chris Hackett (American football) explained
| Chris Hackett |
| Current Team: | Free agent |
| Number: | -- |
| Position: | Safety |
| Birth Date: | 3 August 1993 |
| Birth Place: | Tyler, Texas |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lbs: | 195 |
| High School: | Tyler (TX) John Tyler |
| College: | TCU |
| Undraftedyear: | 2015 |
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Chris Hackett (born August 3, 1993) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at TCU.
Early years
Hackett attended John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas. He was rated by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit and ranked as the No. 38 safety in the nation in 2011.[1] He committed to Texas Christian University (TCU) to play college football.[2]
College career
Hackett attended TCU from 2011 to 2014. After redshirting in 2011, Hackett became a starter his redshirt freshman season. He remained a starter through his junior season.[3]
After his junior season, Hackett entered the 2015 NFL draft.[4] [5] He finished his career with 224 tackles and 12 interceptions.[6]
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After going unselected in the 2015 NFL draft, Hackett signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2015.[7] On September 4, 2015, he was waived.
Oakland Raiders
On December 1, 2015, Hackett was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.[8] On August 29, 2016, he was released by the Raiders.[9]
External links
Notes and References
- https://rivals.yahoo.com/tcu/football/recruiting/player-Chris-Hackett-97807 Rivals.com bio
- http://www.ktbb.com/post/?p=4603 JT's Bush, Hackett Commit to TCU
- https://www.nfl.com/news/jason-verrett-chris-hackett-on-opposite-ends-of-size-spectrum-0ap1000000235261 Jason Verrett, Chris Hackett on opposite ends of size spectrum
- http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/college-confidential-blog/article5706453.html TCU safety Chris Hackett will declare for NFL Draft
- http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/tcu-safety-chris-hackett-declaring-for-nfl-draft.html/ TCU safety Chris Hackett declaring for NFL Draft
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150110034629/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000455886/article/report-tcu-s-chris-hackett-intends-to-enter-2015-nfl-draft TCU S Chris Hackett intends to enter 2015 NFL Draft
- Web site: Buccaneers.com. Smith. Scott. Bucs Add 13 Undrafted Free Agents. May 5, 2015. May 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307141325/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Add-13-Undrafted-Free-Agents/c16b3f0a-8ba5-4707-860a-9d0396fa4aaf. March 7, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Oakland Raiders add linebacker, defensive back to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20151204014802/http://oak.247sports.com/Bolt/Oakland-Raiders-add-linebacker-defensive-back-to-practice-squad-41615413. dead. December 4, 2015. Oakland Raiders. December 4, 2015.
- Web site: Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions. Raiders.com. August 29, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909054921/https://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Announce-Transactions/d0baa318-9cb7-4da1-adec-9cb005e8b8a1?sf34622222=1. September 9, 2017. dead.
