When Jason Hatcher came to Kentucky, the Trinity product was destined for greatness, touted as an example of Stoops’ early recruiting success. Hatcher leaves Kentucky under much different circumstances, but ones that were not entirely unexpected.
Through Hatcher’s three years in a Kentucky uniform, he went through just as many off the field incidents. In May of 2014, he received a marijuana citation with fellow Trinity alum and UofL wide receiver, James Quick. After an exceptional 2014 campaign as a backup for Bud Dupree and Za’Darius, he was expected to have a breakout Junior season. Instead, he missed the first two games for a “violation of team rules.