Daelin Hayes

Daelin Hayes (born May 16, 1998) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for Notre Dame.

Daelin Hayes
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Hayes in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-16) May 16, 1998
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Skyline (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
College:Notre Dame (2016–2020)
Position:Linebacker
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 171
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Games played:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

Hayes grew up in Belleville, Michigan and initially attended St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake Village, Michigan. He moved to California after his sophomore year and enrolled at St. Bonaventure High School, where he played football for half of a season before moving back to Michigan and transferring to Cass Technical High School in Detroit.[1] Hayes transferred to Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan going into his senior year.[2] He was rated a five star recruit and initially committed to play college football at USC while he was at St. Mary's.[3] Hayes decommitted as a senior and ultimately chose Notre Dame.[4][5]

College career
Hayes with Notre Dame in 2018

Hayes played five seasons for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and joined the team as an early enrollee.[6] He became a starter as a sophomore after being part of Notre Dame's defensive line rotation as a freshman.[7] He recorded 31 tackles and two sacks with a forced fumble as a junior.[8] Hayes suffered a shoulder injury four games into his senior season and used a medical redshirt.[9] Hayes returned for a fifth season and finished the year with 17 tackles, six tackles for loss, and three sacks with an interception and two forced fumbles.[10]

Statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSackPDIntYdsTDFFFRTD
2016Notre Dame 12011560.01000100
2017Notre Dame 13123017133.01000020
2018Notre Dame 1213115162.01000010
2019Notre Dame 406511.00000010
2020Notre Dame 1212171253.011130210
Career53259554419.041130350

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		 253 lb
(115 kg)		 32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		 9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.75 s1.70 s2.78 s4.30 s7.21 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		26 reps
All values from Pro Day[11][12]

Baltimore Ravens

Hayes was drafted in the fifth round, 171st overall, of the 2021 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.[13] On May 12, 2021, Hayes officially signed with the Ravens.[14] He was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions on September 27, 2021.[15] He was activated on December 25, 2021. He was placed back on injured reserve on January 1, 2022.[16]

On August 30, 2022, Hayes was waived/injured by the Ravens and placed on injured reserve.[17]

On May 22, 2023, Hayes was waived by the Baltimore Ravens.[18]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 4, 2023, Hayes signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[19] He was waived/injured eight days later.[20]

NFL career statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRTD
2021BAL 100000.000000.000000
Career100000.000000.000000

References
  1. Hicks, Justin (January 14, 2015). "Top 2016 football recruit Daelin Hayes transfers from Cass Tech to Ann Arbor Skyline". MLive.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  2. "Former metro Detroit prep stars Hayes, Ogundeji play pivotal role in Irish upset over Clemson". The Detroit News. November 8, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  3. Paskwietz, Garry (July 9, 2015). "Trojans fans won't have to sweat Daelin Hayes' commitment". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  4. "Former USC commit Daelin Hayes announces for Notre Dame". Los Angeles Times. December 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  5. "5-star Daelin Hayes picks Notre Dame, where he 'needed to be'". Detroit Free Press. December 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  6. DeCamp, Scott (August 28, 2016). "Ann Arbor Skyline grad Daelin Hayes could give Notre Dame pass rush boost as freshman". MLive.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  7. "Hayes rejuvenating Notre Dame's pass rush". The Herald Bulletin. April 22, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  8. "Notre Dame DE Daelin Hayes returning for a fifth season". ESPN.com. September 30, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  9. "Notre Dame loses Daelin Hayes for the year with shoulder injury". Indianapolis Star. September 29, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  10. "Notre Dame EDGE Daelin Hayes had 'great meeting' with Chargers at Senior Bowl". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  11. "Daelin Hayes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  12. "Daelyn Hayes, Notre Dame, DE, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  13. Brown, Clifton (May 1, 2021). "Ravens Select Linebacker Daelin Hayes With 171st Pick". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  14. "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21". Pro Football Rumors.
  15. Brown, Clifton (September 27, 2021). "Rookie Daelin Hayes Placed on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  16. Brown, Clifton (January 1, 2022). "Daelin Hayes Placed on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  17. Mink, Ryan (August 30, 2022). "Ravens Make Roster Cuts to 53". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  18. "Ravens sign QB Josh Johnson, waive LB Daelin Hayes". Yahoo.com. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  19. "49ers Sign DL Hayes; Place DL Johnson on the Injured Reserve List". 49ers.com. August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  20. "49ers Sign CB Brooks; Waived/Injured DL Hayes". 49ers.com. August 12, 2023.
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