University of West Alabama

Prior to UWA: Played three years at Arkansas.

2016: Saw action in eight games, mostly on special teams … Recorded six tackles, including three on kickoffs.

2015: Played in all 13 games and made one start … Recorded a tackle during six appearances … Totaled 12 tackles and two quarterback hurries … Made a career-high seven tackles and two quarterback hurries during the season opener against UTEP.

2014: Appeared in 11 games as a true freshman … Tallied 10 tackles and forced one fumble … Recorded a career-high five tackles and added a forced fumble in the season opener at Auburn.

High School: A three-star prospect according to ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247Sports … ESPN ranked him as the No. 52 linebacker in the country and the No. 63 overall prospect from Georgia … Registered 85 tackles, including four for loss, leading South Paulding High School to the 2013 playoffs for the first time in school history … The Spartans advanced to the second round of the 5A state playoffs and finished with a 10-2 record after consecutive six-win seasons … Throughout his career, he recorded 165 tackles, six for loss, 1.5 sacks and five interceptions … Coached by Ed Kostner.

Personal: Born on Sept. 29, 1995 … Son of Stan and Gladys Hackett … Communication major.