Matt Hasselbeck

Matt Hasselbeck is a former American professional football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Best known for his decade-long tenure as the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, he led the franchise to its first-ever Super Bowl appearance and was selected to three Pro Bowls.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Matthew Michael Hasselbeck was born on September 25, 1975, in Boulder, Colorado, United States. The Quarterback stands 193 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 107 kg.

He grew up in Norfolk, Massachusetts, and attended Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood. Following graduation, he played college football for Boston College from 1994 to 1997. During his time with the Eagles, he developed his skills as a pocket passer, ultimately winning the Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award in 1997 for exceptional sportsmanship and academics. He was later inducted into the Boston College Hall of Fame.

Personal Life

Football runs deep in the Hasselbeck family. Matt is the son of Don Hasselbeck, a former New England Patriots tight end, and his younger brother, Tim Hasselbeck, also played quarterback in the NFL.

Matt met his wife, Sarah Egnaczyk, while they were both student-athletes at Boston College, where she was an All-American field hockey player. They married in 2000 and have three children: Annabelle, Mallory, and Henry, all of whom have pursued collegiate athletics.

Following his retirement from the NFL, Hasselbeck transitioned into a successful broadcasting career, serving as an NFL analyst for ESPN on shows like Sunday NFL Countdown. He and his family are also heavily involved in philanthropy, dedicating significant time and resources to the clean water organization Charity: Water.

Professional Career

He was drafted during the 1998 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. They selected him in the sixth round, making him the 187th overall pick.

During his first few NFL seasons, Hasselbeck spent a year on the Packers' practice squad before serving as the primary backup to legendary quarterback Brett Favre for two seasons. In 2001, former Packers head coach Mike Holmgren traded for Hasselbeck to join him on the Seattle Seahawks.

In Seattle, Hasselbeck truly broke out. He secured the unquestioned starting role and became the face of the franchise. His peak came in 2005 when he earned the highest passer rating in the NFC, leading the Seahawks to a 13-3 regular-season record and guiding the franchise to an appearance in Super Bowl XL.

Throughout his legendary stint in Seattle, he threw for 174 passing touchdowns, was named to the Pro Bowl three times (2003, 2005, 2007), and won the prestigious Steve Largent Award in 2009. He was later inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor and named to the franchise's 35th Anniversary Team.

In 2011, he departed Seattle and signed with the Tennessee Titans, where he played for two seasons. He concluded his lengthy and successful NFL career by providing veteran leadership and serving as a backup for the Indianapolis Colts from 2013 to 2015 before officially retiring.

Career Highlights:

• 2005 – NFC Champion (Seattle Seahawks)
• 2003, 2005, 2007 – 3× Pro Bowl
• Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor
• Seattle Seahawks 35th Anniversary Team
• 2009 – Steve Largent Award
• 1997 – Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award