A native of Boulder, Colorado, Matthew Michael Hasselbeck was born on September 25, 1975. He currently holds the quarterback job for the Seattle Seahawks after being initially drafted by the Packers during the 1998 NFL Draft.
After attending Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts, Matt Hasselbeck entered Boston College. Immediately after, he was drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft and began his professional football career in 1999 as a backup to Brett Favre. The Packers later traded him, and in 2001, Matt Hasselbeck signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
It would appear that the Seahawks made a good decision in drafting Hasselbeck, who became the team’s all-time highest-rated passer in 2003. Additionally, he currently ranks ninth in the NFL’s all-time passer ratings. In 2005, Matt Hasselbeck’s performance was considered one of the best in the NFL, as he led the Seahawks to their third straight playoff appearance and boasted the highest passer rating in the NFC.
In January 2006, Matt Hasselbeck led his team all the way to SuperBowl XL, and while his team wasn’t victorious, this appearance marked the first for the Seahawks. With so many accomplishments, it’s no surprise that Matt Hasselbeck’s family is brimming with pride. He is the son of Don Hasselbeck, a former tight end for the New England Patriots and brother of Tim Hasselbeck, who is the current backup quarterback for the New York Giants. His sister-in-law, Elisabeth, is best known as a co-host of the daytime television show The View and was also a contestant on Survivor. Reportedly favoring being called Matthew, Hasselbeck finds that most do not go along with his wishes and instead generally refers to him as Matt.