Derrick Hatchett

Derrick Kingston Hatchett (born August 14, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the Baltimore Colts from 1980 to 1983 and the Houston Oilers in 1983. He was released from the Colts and later signed with the Oilers after stating that he was punched by head coach Frank Kush, which the coach denied and threatened to sue in response.^[1]

Key Information

No. 42, 21
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1958-08-14) August 14, 1958 (age 67) Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school	John Jay (San Antonio, Texas)
College	Texas
NFL draft	1980: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Career history
Baltimore Colts (1980–1983) Houston Oilers (1983) Los Angeles Raiders (1984)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Second-team All-American (1979)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 7 Fumble recoveries 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Interceptions	7
Fumble recoveries	1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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1. ^ Stellino, Vito (December 16, 1983). "'Kush hit me', Hatchett says". The Baltimore Sun. p. 46 – via Newspapers.com.

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