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Matt Hatchette

WR

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. 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39.4

23th percentile among WRs

13 games · 33 targets

Role×0.14-0.88
Hands×0.1-0.66
Volume×0.12-0.39
Total EPA×0.22-0.49
EPA/target×0.3-0.52
Yards/target×0.12-0.71

2000 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group 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).

Size79▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands27▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat14▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share20▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share48▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency29▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003JAX46.46152032
2001NYJ29.37244
2000MIN39.413161902
1999MIN48.6991802

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
5
0.8/g
46
8/g
0
Away7
11
1.6/g
144
21/g
2
In division6
8
1.3/g
89
15/g
1
Out of division7
8
1.1/g
101
14/g
1
In wins10
10
1.0/g
132
13/g
2
In losses3
6
2.0/g
58
19/g
0
On grass4
8
2.0/g
117
29/g
2
On turf9
8
0.9/g
73
8/g
0
Indoors8
6
0.8/g
57
7/g
0
Outdoors5
10
2.0/g
133
27/g
2

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNO——
PostseasonNYG1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD—
Week 2MIA—36.2
Week 3NE2 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD77.1
Week 5DET—41.1
Week 6TB1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 7CHI1 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD54.6
Week 8BUF1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD28.3
Week 9TB4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD57.9
Week 10GB1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD33
Week 11ARI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 12CAR1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 13DAL2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 14DET1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 15LAR1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD36.9

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.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 1997