36 Facts About Christian Hackenberg

Christian Blaize Hackenberg was born on February 14,1995 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League.

Christian Hackenberg played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Christian Hackenberg was a member of the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals, although he never actually played in an NFL game.

Christian Hackenberg is from Palmyra, Virginia, and attended Fluvanna County High School for his freshman year before transferring to Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia.

Christian Hackenberg was ranked as the best pro-style quarterback recruit by ESPN, and the second best pro-style quarterback recruit by Rivals.

Christian Hackenberg 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.

Christian Hackenberg was a five-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week and was named the 2013 Big Ten Football Freshman of the Year.

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

On January 2,2016, Christian Hackenberg officially declared for the 2016 NFL draft.

Christian 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.

Christian Hackenberg 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.

Christian Hackenberg began the regular season as the Jets' fourth-string quarterback.

Christian Hackenberg was inactive for the first 15 regular season games, and was only active in the season finale due to a decimated depth chart.

Christian Hackenberg started the Jets' 2017 training camp competing with Josh McCown and Bryce Petty for the starting quarterback job.

Christian Hackenberg started two preseason games and played in all four.

Christian 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.

Christian Hackenberg was replaced by Petty in the second half, but later returned after Petty was injured.

Christian Hackenberg came in for McCown in the final game against the Eagles.

Christian Hackenberg finished 10 of 22 for 105 yards and a touchdown.

Christian Hackenberg was beaten out by Petty for the backup spot behind McCown during the preseason.

Christian 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.

Christian 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.

Christian Hackenberg was active the final three games as Petty's backup.

Christian Hackenberg did not play a down in the 2017 season.

On June 12,2018, Christian Hackenberg was waived by the Raiders.

The next day, Christian Hackenberg cleared waivers and became a free agent.

On September 3,2018, Christian Hackenberg was signed to the practice squad of the Cincinnati Bengals.

On November 5,2018, Christian Hackenberg was released from the Bengals' practice squad.

In November 2018, Christian Hackenberg participated in the Alliance of American Football's quarterback camp.

Christian Hackenberg struggled in his debut with the Express, his first meaningful game action since leaving Penn State.

On June 14,2020, Christian Hackenberg announced that he would be transitioning to baseball and would attempt to sign with teams as a pitcher.

Christian Hackenberg left baseball to focus on completing his degree in communications and public relations and acquiring a real estate license.

Christian Hackenberg worked remotely as an account executive for a cybersecurity services company, and was a part-time realtor with Keller Williams.

On March 4,2021, Christian Hackenberg became the quarterback coach for the Winslow Township High School football team.

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.

Christian Hackenberg's brothers include Brandon, a professional soccer player, as well as baseball players Adam and Drue Hackenberg.