Christian Hackenberg

Hackenberg is from Palmyra, Virginia,[http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/penn-state-football-yes-in-virginia-there-is-a-christian-hackenberg,1464912/ State College, PA - Penn State Football: Yes, (In) Virginia, There is a Christian Hackenberg] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505070720/http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/penn-state-football-yes-in-virginia-there-is-a-christian-hackenberg,1464912/ |date=May 5, 2018 }} Retrieved May 5, 2018. and attended Fluvanna County High School for his freshman year before transferring to Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia. He was ranked as the best pro-style quarterback recruit by ESPN,{{cite web|title=Christian Hackenberg|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player?id=142578|work=Football Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=October 17, 2013|date=February 6, 2013}} and the second best pro-style quarterback recruit by Rivals.com.{{cite web|title=Christian Hackenberg|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christian-Hackenberg-128525|work=Yahoo! Sports – Football Recruiting|publisher=Yahoo!|access-date=October 17, 2013}}

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Hackenberg committed to Penn State after being recruited by a tandem of Penn State coaches – quarterbacks coach Charlie Fisher and running backs coach/recruiting coordinator Charles London, turning down offers from Alabama, UConn, Florida, Rutgers, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Scouted as a five-star recruit by both Rivals.com and Scout.com, and the No. 2 pro-style quarterback in the nation, Hackenberg was described as an accurate, drop-back passer with ample athleticism who had a high ceiling.{{cite web|title=Christian Hackenberg – Scouting Report|url=https://insider.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/142578/christian-hackenberg|work=Football Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN Insider {{subscription required}}|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=October 17, 2013|date=February 6, 2013}}

As a true freshman in 2013, Hackenberg was named the team's starting quarterback.{{cite web|last=Moyer|first=Josh|title=Penn State Nittany Lions to start Christian Hackenberg at QB|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/9616909/penn-state-nittany-lions-start-christian-hackenberg-qb|work=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=October 17, 2013|date=August 30, 2013}} In the first three games of the season, he twice earned Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week accolades, with a 72-percent completion percentage, 851 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. In a game against Eastern Michigan, he set the Penn State single-game record for passing yards by a freshman with 311 (previous record of 280 held by Zack Mills).{{cite web|title=Hackenberg named Big Ten Freshman of Week |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/ncaa/hackenberg-named-big-ten-freshman-week |work=Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia |publisher=NBC Universal |access-date=September 19, 2013 |date=September 16, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918171346/http://www.csnphilly.com/ncaa/hackenberg-named-big-ten-freshman-week |archive-date=September 18, 2013 }} Coach Bill O'Brien commended Hackenberg's leadership of the team, noting that the team fed off his calm demeanor, in contrast to O'Brien's fiery personality. He did note that Hackenberg made some mistakes typical of younger players, but he was on the fast track to grasping O'Brien's complex offensive schemes.{{cite news|url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2013/09/the_big_easy_calm_confident_pe.html |title=The Big Easy: Calm, confident Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg making big strides early in his career |date=September 18, 2013 |access-date=September 18, 2013 |newspaper= The Patriot News|author=Flounders, Bob|location=Harrisburg, PA}} Hackenberg was a five-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week and was named the 2013 Big Ten Football Freshman of the Year.{{Cite web |last=McGonigal |first=John |date=December 4, 2013 |title=Hackenberg wins Big Ten freshman of the year award |url=http://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_58f6c6ae-5c77-11e3-94f9-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Daily Collegian}}

Hackenberg broke ten school freshman records, and one overall Penn State record in 2013.

On January 2, 2016, Hackenberg officially declared for the 2016 NFL draft.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/25435184/penn-state-qb-christian-hackenberg-declares-for-the-nfl-draft |title=Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg declares for the NFL Draft |first=Robby|last=Kalland|work=CBSSports.com|date=January 2, 2016|access-date=January 2, 2016}}

According to ESPN's Todd McShay, Hackenberg was the fifth-best quarterback among those eligible to enter the draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14486599/christian-hackenberg-penn-state-nittany-lions-enter-nfl-draft |title=Christian Hackenberg to enter draft |first=Jared|last=Shanker|website=espn.com|date=January 2, 2016|access-date=January 2, 2016}}

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The New York Jets selected Hackenberg in the second round (51st overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.{{cite web|last1=Cimini|first1=Rich|title=Jets take Christian Hackenberg, adding intrigue to QB situation|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/15430445/christian-hackenberg-penn-state-taken-new-york-jets-51st-pick-nfl-draft|website=ESPN|date=April 30, 2016 |access-date=April 30, 2016}} On May 12, 2016, the New York Jets signed Hackenberg to a four-year, $4.66 million contract featuring a $1.6 million signing bonus.{{cite web|last1=Cimini|first1=Rich|title=Hackenberg signs rookie deal with Jets|date=May 12, 2016 |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/60354/jets-rookie-qb-christian-hackenberg-signs-his-first-contract|publisher=ESPN|access-date=May 12, 2016}}

Hackenberg made his preseason debut on August 27, 2016, during the third preseason game against the New York Giants, where he completed 6 out of 16 passes for 105 yards with a touchdown and an interception.{{cite web|last1=Slater|first1=Darryl|title=Jets' Christian Hackenberg shows progress, inexperience in debut|url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/08/jets_christian_hackenberg_shows_signs_of_progress.html|publisher=NJ|access-date=August 27, 2016}} He also played in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 1, 2016, where he was 11 for 31 with 54 passing yards and an interception returned for a touchdown.{{cite news|last1=Schwab|first1=Frank|title=Jets QB Christian Hackenberg posts an unbelievably awful stat line|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/jets-qb-christian-hackenberg-posts-an-unbelievably-awful-stat-line-034224479.html|work=Yahoo Sports|access-date=September 1, 2016}}

Hackenberg began the regular season as the Jets' fourth-string quarterback.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/depthchart/NYJ| title=Ourlads.com: New York Jets' Depth Chart| access-date=December 24, 2016| website=ourlads.com}} He was inactive for the first 15 regular season games, and was only active in the season finale due to a decimated depth chart. Throughout the season, he remained on the bench behind starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was benched for ineffective play; Geno Smith, who went on season-ending injured reserve list; and Bryce Petty, who also suffered a season-ending injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/christian-hackenberg-inactive-for-jets-patriots-1.12801814| title=Christian Hackenberg inactive for Jets-Patriots| access-date=December 24, 2016| website=Newsday.com}} Hackenberg did not play a down in the 2016 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/3057986/christian-hackenberg| title=Christian Hackenberg Stats| access-date=February 1, 2017| website=ESPN.com}}

Hackenberg started the Jets' 2017 training camp competing with Josh McCown and Bryce Petty for the starting quarterback job.{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2017/07/27/jets-camp-starts-with-a-3-man-qb-battle-and-5-other-big-issues/| title=Jets camp starts with a 3-man QB battle and 5 other big issues| access-date=December 31, 2017| website=Nypost.com| date=July 28, 2017}}

Hackenberg started two preseason games and played in all four. In the first game against the Tennessee Titans, he was 18 of 25 for 127 yards and averaged 5.1 yards per attempt.{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2017/08/12/jets-first-preseason-game-goes-better-than-anyone-could-expect/| title=Jets' first preseason game goes better than anyone could expect| access-date=December 31, 2017| website=Nypost.com| date=August 13, 2017}} Hackenberg got the start against the Detroit Lions in the second game and went 2 of 6 for 14 yards before being replaced by Petty in the first half.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/christian-hackenberg-gets-start-but-struggles-in-loss-to-lions-1.14077464| title=Christian Hackenberg gets start but struggles in loss to Lions| access-date=December 31, 2017| website=Newsday.com}} He also started in the Jets' third preseason game at the New York Giants, posting stats of 8/15 for 60 yards, and two pick sixes. He was replaced by Petty in the second half, but later returned after Petty was injured. In his second stint in the game, Hackenberg went 4 of 6 with a touchdown against the Giants' backups.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-christian-hackenberg-struggles-vs-giants-throws-two-pick-sixes-1.14092645| title=Jets' Christian Hackenberg struggles vs. Giants, throws two pick-sixes| access-date=December 31, 2017| website=Newsday.com}} Hackenberg came in for McCown in the final game against the Eagles. He finished 10 of 22 for 105 yards and a touchdown.{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2017/08/christian_hackenberg_report_card_how_did_jets_qb_l_1.html| title=Jets' Christian Christian Hackenberg report card: How did Jets QB look vs. Eagles?| access-date=December 31, 2017| website=Nj.com| date=September 2017}}

Hackenberg was beaten out by Petty for the backup spot behind McCown during the preseason. Hackenberg was active as McCown's backup for the first game of the season due to Petty being injured, but moved to third string when Petty returned the next week.{{cite web | last=Vasquez | first=Andy | title=What's next for Christian Hackenberg after he lost out on the Jets' backup QB job? | website=North Jersey Media Group | url=http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2017/09/18/whats-next-christian-hackenberg-after-he-lost-out-jets-backup-qb-job/678615001/ | language=en-US | access-date=2024-08-06}} Hackenberg was inactive the duration of the Jets' season until McCown broke his hand week 14 at the Denver Broncos and was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/12/12/jets-place-mccown-on-ir-officially-end-qbs-season/108553158/| title=Jets place McCown on IR, officially end QB's season| access-date=December 31, 2017| website=usatoday.com}} Hackenberg was active the final three games as Petty's backup. He did not play a down in the 2017 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-leave-hackenberg-bench-26-6-loss-patriots-article-1.3729787| title=Jets leave Christian Hackenberg on bench, end season with 26-6 loss to Patriots | access-date=December 31, 2017| website=nydailynews.com}}

On May 22, 2018, the Jets traded Hackenberg to the Oakland Raiders for a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick.{{cite web|title=Jets trade Christian Hackenberg to Oakland Raiders|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-trade-christian-hackenberg-to-oakland-raiders-0ap3000000933859|author=Wesseling, Chris|website=NFL.com|date=May 22, 2018}} On June 12, 2018, Hackenberg was waived by the Raiders.{{cite news |last1=Kawahara |first1=Matt |title=Raiders waive QB Christian Hackenberg |url=https://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-waive-QB-Christian-Hackenberg-12988501.php |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=June 12, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Middlehurst-Schwartz |first1=Michael |title=Raiders waive QB Christian Hackenberg three weeks after trading for him |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2018/06/12/christian-hackenberg-waived-raiders-jets/696049002/ |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=USA Today |date=June 12, 2018}} The next day, Hackenberg cleared waivers and became a free agent.{{cite web|title=Christian Hackenberg clears waivers, now free agent|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000937115/article/christian-hackenberg-clears-waivers-now-free-agent|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614045658/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000937115/article/christian-hackenberg-clears-waivers-now-free-agent|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 14, 2018|author=Hirschhorn, Jason B|website=NFL.com|date=June 13, 2018}}

On August 12, 2018, Hackenberg signed with the Eagles.{{cite web|title=Eagles Sign QB Christian Hackenberg|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-sign-qb-christian-hackenberg|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=August 12, 2018}} He sat out two games before making his preseason debut on August 30 against the Jets.{{cite news |last1=Kulp |first1=Andrew |title=How Christian Hackenberg is 'taking little wins' out of rough preseason game with Eagles |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/how-christian-hackenberg-is-taking-little-wins-out-of-rough-preseason-game-with-eagles/341065/ |access-date=July 10, 2023 |publisher=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=August 31, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Gallen |first1=Daniel |title=Christian Hackenberg enters Philadelphia Eagles preseason finale with future not guaranteed |url=https://www.pennlive.com/philadelphiaeagles/2018/08/christian_hackenberg_enters_ph.html |access-date=July 10, 2018 |work=The Patriot-News |date=August 30, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Frank |first1=Martin |title=Intrigue turns to Wentz after Callahan, Hackenberg close out Eagles' preseason |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/08/30/christian-hackenberg-struggles-donnel-pumphrey-quarterback-wentz-foles-eagles-jets-few-stand-out/1105089002/ |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=The News Journal |date=August 31, 2018}} He was waived on September 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Eagles Get To The 53-Player Limit|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-get-to-the-53-player-limit|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=September 1, 2018}}

On September 3, 2018, Hackenberg was signed to the practice squad of the Cincinnati Bengals.{{cite web|title=Harris to IR; Hackenberg to PS|url=https://www.bengals.com/news/harris-to-ir-hackenberg-to-ps|website=Bengals.com|date=September 3, 2018}} On November 5, 2018, Hackenberg was released from the Bengals' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Things keep getting worse for Christian Hackenberg|url=https://nypost.com/2018/11/05/things-keep-getting-worse-for-christian-hackenberg/|website=NYPost.com|first=Joseph|last=Staszewski|date=November 5, 2018}}

In November 2018, Hackenberg participated in the Alliance of American Football's quarterback camp.{{cite news|last=Pickel|first=Greg|url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2018/11/christian-hackenberg-at-the-aaf-qb-draft-how-to-watch-and-where-could-the-former-penn-state-star-end-up.html|title=Christian Hackenberg at the AAF 'QB Draft': How to watch, and where could the former Penn State star end up?|newspaper=The Patriot-News|date=November 26, 2018|access-date=November 28, 2018}} Later in the month, he was drafted by the Memphis Express in the second round of the 2019 AAF QB Draft.{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Ryan|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/alliance-of-american-football-qb-draft-aaron-murray-christian-hackenberg-highlight-qbs-taken/|title=Alliance of American Football QB Draft: Aaron Murray, Christian Hackenberg highlight QBs taken|work=CBSSports.com|date=November 27, 2018|access-date=November 27, 2018}}

Hackenberg struggled in his debut with the Express, his first meaningful game action since leaving Penn State. He completed just 10 of 23 passes for 87 yards and an interception before being pulled in the fourth quarter as the Express were shut out by the Birmingham Iron 26–0.{{Cite web |url=https://fansided.com/2019/02/10/christian-hackenbergs-aaf-debut-was-nsfw-disaster/ |title=Christian Hackenberg's AAF debut was just as bad as you'd think |last=Berreman |first=Brad |date=February 10, 2019 |website=FanSided |language=en-US |access-date=February 11, 2019}} His poor performances continued over the next two games as he combined for 32 of 62 completed passes with three interceptions and no touchdowns; he was replaced by Zach Mettenberger during the third game against the Orlando Apollos. On February 25, Express head coach Mike Singletary announced Mettenberger would become the starting quarterback.{{cite news|last=Munz|first=Jason|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2019/02/25/aaf-zach-mettenberger-start-memphis-express-hackenberg-san-diego-fleet-alliance-football/2977433002/|title=Zach Mettenberger will start at QB for Memphis Express vs. San Diego Fleet|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|date=February 25, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2019}} When Mettenberger was injured on March 16, Brandon Silvers, not Hackenberg, replaced him as the Express' quarterback. The same day, Memphis signed Johnny Manziel to serve as Silvers' backup.{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Jace|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2019/03/16/johnny-manziel-joining-memphis-express-aaf/3191925002/|title=Johnny Manziel joining Alliance of American Football's Memphis Express|newspaper=USA Today|date=March 16, 2019|access-date=March 16, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://aaf.com/news/memphis-gets-manziel-alliance |title=Memphis gets Manziel: Heisman QB joins Alliance |first=Dylan |last=Rubino |website=AAF.com |date=March 16, 2019 |access-date=March 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330210202/https://aaf.com/news/memphis-gets-manziel-alliance |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |url-status = dead }} The league ceased operations in April 2019.{{Cite web |last1=Rothstein |first1=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}

On June 14, 2020, Hackenberg announced that he would be transitioning to baseball and would attempt to sign with teams as a pitcher.{{cite news |last1=Harrigan |first1=Thomas |title=Tebow 2.0? Ex-QB Hackenberg shifts to baseball |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/former-quarterback-christian-hackenberg-trying-pitching |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=June 14, 2020}} Hackenberg left baseball to focus on completing his degree in communications and public relations and acquiring a real estate license. He worked remotely as an account executive for a cybersecurity services company, and was also a part-time realtor with Keller Williams.{{cite news |title=Christian Hackenberg has ditched NFL haters to find peace in quiet corner of New Jersey |url=https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/college/psu/football/2021/08/31/christian-hackenberg-has-ditched-nfl-haters-find-peace-jersey/5669708001/ |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=York Dispatch |publisher=NJ.com |date=August 31, 2021}}

On March 4, 2021, Hackenberg became the quarterback coach for the Winslow Township High School football team.{{cite news |last1=Slater |first1=Darryl |title=Ex-Jets QB Christian Hackenberg lands as coach at N.J. high school {{!}} What will his role be? |url=https://www.nj.com/jets/2021/03/ex-jets-qb-christian-hackenberg-lands-as-coach-at-nj-high-school-what-will-his-role-be.html |access-date=July 10, 2023 |publisher=NJ.com |date=March 3, 2021}}{{cite news |title=Christian Hackenberg discusses why he signed Winslow football... |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/03/03/christian-hackenberg-discusses-why-he-signed-winslow-football/6908383002/ |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=Cherry Hill Courier-Post |date=March 3, 2021}} On November 20, 2021, he and the Winslow Township Eagles won NJSIAA Group 4 Central Championship Game.{{Cite news |last=Friedman |first=Josh |date=November 20, 2021 |title=Trey Thorpe's epic postseason lifts Winslow football to first-ever sectional championship |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/11/20/winslow-football-bests-shawnee-first-sectional-championship/8680289002/ |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=Cherry Hill Courier-Post}}

Christian Hackenberg's father Erick was a backup quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers football team, and his mother Nikki played volleyball for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. His brothers include Brandon, a professional soccer player, as well as baseball players Adam and Drue Hackenberg.{{cite news |last1=Berman |first1=Mark |title=Virginia Tech's Drue Hackenberg awaits his turn in draft spotlight |url=https://roanoke.com/sports/college/va_tech/virginia-techs-drue-hackenberg-awaits-his-turn-in-draft-spotlight/article_621f2360-1da7-11ee-9bd1-0353a8188b73.html |access-date=July 10, 2023 |date=July 8, 2023}} Republished by the [https://richmond.com/virginia-techs-drue-hackenberg-awaits-his-turn-in-draft-spotlight/article_619c1109-3782-51ab-a076-5e8f90561d68.html Richmond Times-Dispatch] Christian Hackenberg and Tatum Coffey, a former PSU lacrosse player, announced their engagement in May 2018.{{cite news |last1=Gallen |first1=Daniel |title=Former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg announces engagement |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2018/05/former_penn_state_quarterback_5.html |access-date=July 10, 2023 |work=The Patriot-News |date=May 29, 2018}} The couple married on July 11, 2021.

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