Nathaniel Hackett

Nathaniel Hackett: biography

Nathaniel Hackett is an American football coach who is currently the offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).

Childhood and youth

Nathaniel Hackett was born on December 19, 1979 in Fullerton, California, U.S.

Nathaniel is the son of former NFL head coach Paul Hackett. He grew up around football, as his father was a coach, and developed a passion for the game at a young age. Hackett played football in high school and went on to play as a quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh. After college, he entered the coaching ranks as a graduate assistant at the University of Toledo. From there, he worked his way up the coaching ranks, serving as an offensive coordinator at various college programs before joining the NFL. It is likely that Hackett's childhood and youth as the son of a football coach helped shape his future career and his passion for the game.

Football coaching career

Nathaniel Hackett started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Glenville State College, where he played as a quarterback. He then went on to coach at various colleges such as Hutchinson Community College, Eastern Illinois University, and the University of Toledo.

Nathaniel Hackett started his NFL coaching career as a coaching assistant with the Buffalo Bills in 2010. He was later promoted to offensive coordinator in 2013, where he helped the team improve their offense and reach the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. Under his guidance, the Bills' offense became more aggressive and dynamic, and quarterback, Kyle Orton, had his best season with the team. Hackett's time with the Buffalo Bills was highly regarded and helped establish his reputation as one of the top offensive coordinators in the NFL.

Nathaniel also worked as an offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2016-2018 seasons. He helped lead the team's offense and was instrumental in the success of quarterback Blake Bortles. During his time with the Jaguars, the team made it to the AFC Championship game in 2017, where they fell just short of the Super Bowl. Hackett's aggressive play-calling and ability to adapt to his players' strengths helped establish him as one of the top offensive coordinators in the NFL, and he quickly became a highly sought-after coach.

Besides, Nathaniel served as the offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers during the 2018-2019 seasons. He helped lead the team's offense and was instrumental in quarterback Aaron Rodgers' success. During his time with the Packers, the team made it to the NFC Championship game in 2019. Hackett's fast-paced and aggressive approach on offense was well-received by the team and helped establish his reputation as one of the top offensive coordinators in the NFL. He also worked well with Rodgers, helping him to have one of his most successful seasons in years.

Moreover, Nathaniel was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos during the 2021 season. He helped lead the team's offense and worked with quarterback Drew Lock to develop his skills. During his time with the Broncos, the team showed improvement on offense, with Lock having his best season as a professional. Hackett's aggressive play-calling and ability to adapt to his players' strengths were well-received by the team. Despite his short stint with the Broncos, Hackett established himself as a highly capable and well-regarded offensive coordinator.

Finally, Nathaniel was a senior offensive assistant for the New York Jets during the 2019 season. During his time with the team, he worked with the offensive coaching staff and helped with game-planning and play-calling. Although his time with the Jets was short, Hackett was well-regarded by the coaching staff and players and helped contribute to the team's success on offense. His time with the Jets added to his reputation as a top offensive coach in the NFL.

Personal life

Nathaniel is happily married to his wife Megan and they have four children together: Lincoln, Micah, Kaylin and Emerson Schaut. Nathaniel Hackett is a private individual and not much is known about his personal life.

Head coaching records

Here are some highlights of Nathaniel’s career:

• 2010-2013: Coaching Assistant, Buffalo Bills
• 2013-2014: Offensive Coordinator, Buffalo Bills
• 2016-2018: Offensive Coordinator, Jacksonville Jaguars
• 2018-2019: Offensive Coordinator, Green Bay Packers
• 2019: Senior Offensive Assistant, New York Jets
• 2021: Offensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos