In his freshman year at Cal State Northridge, Hackett appeared in 10 of the Matadors' 11 games. He finished the season with 47 receptions for 728 yards and 7 touchdowns, finishing 2nd on the team in all three categories. As a sophomore, Hackett again finished 2nd on the team in receptions (53) and yards (778), and was tied for the team lead in touchdowns (10).
Colorado
When Cal State Northridge dropped its football program at the end of the 2001 season, Hackett transferred to the University of Colorado the following year, appearing in 12 of the team's 13 games. In 2003 Hackett led all Buffaloes receivers with 1,013 receiving yards and 78 total receptions, scoring 7 touchdowns.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
Hackett was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks.[1] Hackett was one of Matt Hasselbecks favorite targets. He played four seasons with the team before becoming a free agent.
Carolina Panthers
On March 17, 2008, Hackett signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Carolina Panthers. He was released after one season with the team on February 25, 2009.
Washington Redskins
Hackett was signed by the Washington Redskins on August 5, 2009, after the team waived/injured Roydell Williams.
On December 5, 2009, he was released.
After his time in the NFL, Hackett has lived in Arizona with his family, and started a vending company which provides all-natural and organic foods to schools to help with school nutrition.[2]
Hackett appeared on the game show Family Feud with his family in April 2014. The Hackett family did not win the episode.
^Mike Brown (October 9, 2018). A Visit with D.J. Hackett. Youtube.com. Seattle Seahawks Legends. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
