Matthew Hatchette
- Actor
- Producer
Matthew Hatchette was born in Jefferson, Ohio, where he went to high
school. 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. Hatchette is a former NFL wide receiver. He played in
the NFL from 1997 to 2003. He played for such teams as the Minnesota
Vikings, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars,
respectively. He also played in the NFL Europe league as a member of
the Amsterdam Admirals.