JasonHatcher

Plays a key role with his ability to play outside linebacker or
defensive end …  A part-time starter last season, he has the
opportunity to greatly increase his playing time with the departure of
starting end Za’Darius Smith and end/linebacker Bud Dupree … Was able
to earn significant playing time in his first season, a nice feat for a
true freshman defensive lineman … Has played in 21 games, including
six starts … Career totals feature 47 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss
and 3.5 quarterback sacks.

2014 (Sophomore): Participated
in 11 games, including six starts, while playing defensive end and
outside linebacker … Notched a career-best five tackles in the win
over South Carolina … Had 2.5 tackles for loss in the victory over
Ohio and two TFL at Florida.
2013 (Freshman):
Solid season with 19 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and
three quarterback hurries … Saved the best game for last, recording
four tackles vs. Tennessee with two tackles for loss and a sack … Had
three tackles and a sack vs. South Carolina … Saw action in 10 games.
High School:
One of the nation’s top prospects at defensive end … Rated No. 8 in the
country by Rivals.com, #10 by Scout.com, #14 by ESPN.com and #16 by
247Sports.com … Helped lead Trinity High School to three-consecutive
Class 6A state championships and a three-year record of 41-2 …
First-team all-state as a senior by the Louisville Courier-Journal and
The Associated Press … Made 37 tackles as a senior, including 13.5
quarterback sacks and four additional tackles for loss … Played in the
U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas following senior
campaign … One of the nation’s top-200 prospects by ESPN … Scout.com’s
Scott Kennedy says Hatcher “has the speed to play outside linebacker and
the frame to grown into an every down defense end. He is tremendously
quick off the line and fast in pursuit. He relies on speed and quickness
rather than strength.” … Had 40 tackles his junior and sophomore
seasons, including 12 sacks his junior year and 11.5 TFL his sophomore
season … Coached by Bob Beatty.
Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. … Son of Jason Hatcher Sr. and Donna Curry … Major is political science.
Jason Says …
My nickname is: Hatch Attack … If I could trade places with any
athlete, it would be: Floyd Mayweather … My non-sports talent is:
dance/rap … If I could attend any event, past, present or future, it
would be: President Obama’s inauguration … My favorite part of game
day is: Cat Walk.