Jason Hatcher
American football player
Jason Dewayne Hatcher (born July 13, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft.
Early life
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.
College career
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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