Drafted 235th overall in the 7th round of the 1997 draft, Matt Hatchette arrived from Langston University; Mercyhurst College. His most recent season came in 2003 with JAX, capping a 7-season NFL career. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 42 catches for 617 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 200#
College
Langston University; Mercyhurst College
Draft
Rd 7, 235th overall (1997)
Seasons
1997–2003
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology62th percentile among WRs · limited sample
9 games · 19 targets
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size76▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands36▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat97▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability49▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share18▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share38▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency69▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume34▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Matt Hatchette has appeared in 35 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: MIN (1999–2000), NYJ (2001), JAX (2003).
As a receiver he has caught 42 passes for 617 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with JAX: 203 yards and 2 touchdowns in 6 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game88 on 2 catches, 1 TD vs SF, 1999 Week 7
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 150 38/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 2 0.4/g | 30 6/g | 1 |
| In division | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 62 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 118 30/g | 2 |
| In wins | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 128 26/g | 1 |
| In losses | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 52 13/g | 1 |
| On grass | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 30 8/g | 1 |
| On turf | 5 | 7 1.4/g | 150 30/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 150 38/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 2 0.4/g | 30 6/g | 1 |
1999 game log
Matt Hatchette — common questions
- What position does Matt Hatchette play?
- Matt Hatchette is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Matt Hatchette played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Hatchette has played for MIN (1999–2000), NYJ (2001), JAX (2003).
- Where did Matt Hatchette go to college?
- Matt Hatchette played college football at Langston University; Mercyhurst College.
- When was Matt Hatchette drafted?
- Matt Hatchette was selected in round 7, 235th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Matt Hatchette scored?
- Matt Hatchette has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 receiving).
- What is Matt Hatchette's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Matt Hatchette rated 46.4 for 2003, the 51st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Byron LeftwichQB · 2003
- Fred TaylorRB · 2003
- Jimmy SmithWR · 2003
- Mark BrunellQB · 2003
- Troy EdwardsWR · 2003
- LaBrandon ToefieldRB · 2003
- Kyle BradyTE · 2003
- Kevin JohnsonWR · 2003
Drafted in round 7, 1997
- Tony GrazianiQB · pick 204
- Chris WardDE · pick 205
- Koy DetmerQB · pick 207
- Matt KeneleyDT · pick 208
- Mark SmithDT · pick 212
- Nathan ParksG · pick 214
- Armon WilliamsDB · pick 216
- Toran JamesLB · pick 218