Daelin Hayes

Daelin Hayes
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Hayes with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-16) May 16, 1998 (age 26)
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
Games played:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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

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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]

College statistics

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sack PD Int Yds TD FF FR TD
2016 Notre Dame 12 0 11 5 6 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
2017 Notre Dame 13 12 30 17 13 3.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
2018 Notre Dame 12 1 31 15 16 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
2019 Notre Dame 4 0 6 5 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2020 Notre Dame 12 12 17 12 5 3.0 1 1 13 0 2 1 0
Career 53 25 95 54 41 9.0 4 1 13 0 3 5 0

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+12 in
(1.92 m)
253 lb
(115 kg)
32+78 in
(0.84 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.75 s 1.70 s 2.78 s 4.30 s 7.21 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
26 reps
All values from Pro Day[11][12]

Baltimore Ravens

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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, he was waived by the Ravens.[18]

San Francisco 49ers

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

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR TD
2021 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0

References

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  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 May 22, 2023.
  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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