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United States Matt Hasselbeck transitioned from a distinguished NFL quarterback to a respected sports analyst and coach, offering insights to audiences after a nearly two-decade professional playing career.
Spokesman for the Seahawks, and in a lot of ways, the region. Featured in the "The Marketing of Matt" and "Matt Hasselbeck Super Ad Video" campaigns.
Featured in an NFL commercial with kids, and has participated in campaigns like Crucial Catch (cancer awareness), Salute to Service (military appreciation) and My Cause My Cleats (player cause).
Participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, calling out fellow quarterback Andrew Luck.
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck, born on September 25, 1975, in Boulder, Colorado, established a notable career in the National Football League (NFL) spanning 18 seasons. The son of former New England Patriots tight end Don Hasselbeck, Matt attended Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts, where he earned honorable mention All-American recognition from USA Today. He continued his academic and athletic pursuits at Boston College, playing quarterback for the Eagles from 1994 to 1997 and graduating with a degree in marketing. His collegiate career included two years playing alongside his younger brother Tim, who would also go on to play quarterback.
Hasselbeck’s professional journey began with the Green Bay Packers, who selected him in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. After serving on the practice squad in 1998 and as a backup to Brett Favre for two seasons (1999-2000), he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 2001. This move marked a significant turning point in his career, as he became the Seahawks’ primary starting quarterback. During his decade with Seattle (2001-2010), Hasselbeck led the team to six playoff appearances, including the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance in 2005 (Super Bowl XL) and four consecutive NFC West division titles from 2004 to 2007. He earned three Pro Bowl selections (2003, 2005, 2007) and achieved career highs of 3,966 passing yards and 28 touchdowns in 2007, solidifying his status as a franchise leader. Hasselbeck was inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor on October 25, 2021.
Following his tenure in Seattle, Hasselbeck played for the Tennessee Titans (2011-2012) and the Indianapolis Colts (2013-2015), where he continued to demonstrate his veteran leadership and experience. In 2015, at the age of 40, he notably started eight games for the Colts, recording five wins. After retiring from playing in 2016, Hasselbeck transitioned to a career in sports analysis, joining ESPN as an analyst for “Sunday NFL Countdown” and “Monday Night Countdown.” In 2024, he added coaching to his resume, taking on the role of offensive coordinator for the Ensworth High School football team in Nashville, Tennessee, working alongside his brother, head coach Tim Hasselbeck.
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