Hastings was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas where he graduated from Pulaski Academy. He played high school football, and during his time the school won two state titles and in his senior year in 2015 he racked up 2,040 receiving yards.[1] Hastings was only the 2nd receiver in Arkansas football history to gain over 2000 yards in a single season. At Pulaski Academy Hastings also played soccer and was an all state selection 2 years in a row. In his early teens he played elite soccer traveling over a 3 state area and was the only U-14 player chosen out of the state of Arkansas for the Region 3 Olympic Development Team. He participated in the National Olympic Development Team Tryouts in Orlando Florida.
Hastings walked on at Auburn as a kicker, specializing in onside kicks, but in 2017 he was moved to wide receiver. At Auburn Hastings was teammates with quarterback Jarrett Stidham.[3] Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said of Hastings: "He's one of the quickest guys I've ever coached. I think he can get open versus any man. I think he's in a good spot. I think he'll have a chance to play at the next level. I couldn't be more proud."[3] In the 2017 season, Hastings had 26 receptions, 525 yards and four touchdowns, but he missed the 2018 season due to a torn ACL, and in 2019 he had 19 catches for 222 yards and one touchdown.[4]
Professional career
Hastings was one of four undrafted free agent receivers signed by the New England Patriots after they did not draft any receivers in the 2020 NFL Draft.[4] His three-year contract included $57,500 in guaranteed money.[5] On July 26, 2020, Hastings was released before training camp opened,[6] but was re-signed two days later.[7] Hastings was once again waived on August 28, 2020.[8]
Personal life
In 2019, Hastings got engaged to his college girlfriend.[1]
References
^ abcJacquez, Joe (20 September 2019). "Will Hastings: 5 things to know about the Auburn football wide receiver". montgomeryadvertiser.com. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
^ abMarcello, Brandon (25 April 2020). "Will Hastings agrees to deal with New England Patriots". 247sports.com. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
^ abAnderson, Ty (25 April 2020). "Patriots reportedly sign undrafted WR Will Hastings". 985thesportshub.com. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
^"Guaranteed money revealed for Patriots' 2020 undrafted free agent class". 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports. 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
^Alper, Josh. "Patriots drop to 80 players ahead of training camp". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
^"Patriots re-sign wide receiver Will Hastings". Patriots.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
^Williams, Charean (2020-08-28). "Patriots waive Will Hastings". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
External links
Auburn Tigers bio
January 31, 2023
will, hastings, born, july, 1996, american, football, wide, receiver, free, agent, played, college, football, auburn, personal, informationborn, 1996, july, 1996, little, rock, arkansasheight, weight, career, informationhigh, school, pulaski, academy, little, . Will Hastings born July 30 1996 1 is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent He played college football at Auburn 2 Will HastingsPersonal informationBorn 1996 07 30 July 30 1996 age 26 Little Rock ArkansasHeight 5 ft 10 in 1 78 m Weight 174 lb 79 kg Career informationHigh school Pulaski Academy Little Rock Arkansas College AuburnPosition Wide receiverUndrafted 2020Career historyNew England Patriots 2020 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer NFL statisticsPlayer stats at NFL com Contents 1 Early life and Auburn 2 Professional career 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and Auburn EditHastings was born and raised in Little Rock Arkansas where he graduated from Pulaski Academy He played high school football and during his time the school won two state titles and in his senior year in 2015 he racked up 2 040 receiving yards 1 Hastings was only the 2nd receiver in Arkansas football history to gain over 2000 yards in a single season At Pulaski Academy Hastings also played soccer and was an all state selection 2 years in a row In his early teens he played elite soccer traveling over a 3 state area and was the only U 14 player chosen out of the state of Arkansas for the Region 3 Olympic Development Team He participated in the National Olympic Development Team Tryouts in Orlando Florida Hastings walked on at Auburn as a kicker specializing in onside kicks but in 2017 he was moved to wide receiver At Auburn Hastings was teammates with quarterback Jarrett Stidham 3 Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said of Hastings He s one of the quickest guys I ve ever coached I think he can get open versus any man I think he s in a good spot I think he ll have a chance to play at the next level I couldn t be more proud 3 In the 2017 season Hastings had 26 receptions 525 yards and four touchdowns but he missed the 2018 season due to a torn ACL and in 2019 he had 19 catches for 222 yards and one touchdown 4 Professional career EditHastings was one of four undrafted free agent receivers signed by the New England Patriots after they did not draft any receivers in the 2020 NFL Draft 4 His three year contract included 57 500 in guaranteed money 5 On July 26 2020 Hastings was released before training camp opened 6 but was re signed two days later 7 Hastings was once again waived on August 28 2020 8 Personal life EditIn 2019 Hastings got engaged to his college girlfriend 1 References Edit a b c Jacquez Joe 20 September 2019 Will Hastings 5 things to know about the Auburn football wide receiver montgomeryadvertiser com Retrieved 11 May 2020 WILL HASTINGS Retrieved 11 May 2020 a b Marcello Brandon 25 April 2020 Will Hastings agrees to deal with New England Patriots 247sports com Retrieved 11 May 2020 a b Anderson Ty 25 April 2020 Patriots reportedly sign undrafted WR Will Hastings 985thesportshub com Retrieved 11 May 2020 Guaranteed money revealed for Patriots 2020 undrafted free agent class 98 5 The Sports Hub Boston s Home For Sports 2020 05 13 Retrieved 2020 05 27 Alper Josh Patriots drop to 80 players ahead of training camp Pro Football Talk NBC Sports Retrieved 26 July 2020 Patriots re sign wide receiver Will Hastings Patriots com July 28 2020 Retrieved July 29 2020 Williams Charean 2020 08 28 Patriots waive Will Hastings ProFootballTalk Retrieved 2020 08 28 External links EditAuburn Tigers bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Will Hastings amp oldid 1071347937, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
