Tae Hayes
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Born: | Decatur, Alabama, U.S. | August 19, 1997||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
Career information | |||||||||
High school: | Decatur (Alabama) | ||||||||
College: | Appalachian State | ||||||||
Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||||
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Ke'Montae Tayvon "Tae" Hayes (born August 19, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Appalachian State.
Professional career
[edit]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 | |
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5 ft 9+1⁄8 in (1.76 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | 29+7⁄8 in (0.76 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.56 s | 1.57 s | 2.62 s | 4.19 s | 6.90 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) | 10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) | 17 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[1] |
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit]Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent but was released before the start of the 2019 season.[2] He was later signed to the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster to replace injured wide receiver Marqise Lee.[3] He was waived on December 12, 2019.[4]
Miami Dolphins
[edit]On December 13, 2019, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[5]
On September 5, 2020, Hayes was waived by the Dolphins and signed to the practice squad two days later.[6][7] He was elevated to the active roster on September 24 and October 31 for the team's weeks 3 and 8 games against the Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[8][9] He was released on November 23, 2020.[10]
Minnesota Vikings
[edit]On December 2, 2020, Hayes signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.[11] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 4, 2021.[13] On March 5, 2021, he was waived by the Vikings.[14]
Arizona Cardinals
[edit]On May 17, 2021, Hayes signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[15] He was waived on August 5, 2021.
Carolina Panthers (first stint)
[edit]On December 30, 2021, Hayes was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[16]
Birmingham Stallions
[edit]Hayes was selected with second pick of the ninth round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Birmingham Stallions.[17]
Carolina Panthers (second stint)
[edit]On August 4, 2022, Hayes signed with the Panthers.[18] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25.[21] He was waived on December 10 and re-signed to the practice squad.[22] He was released on December 20.
New England Patriots
[edit]On December 27, 2022, Hayes was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[23] He was promoted to the active roster four days later.[24] On January 6, 2023, Hayes signed a two-year contract with New England. He was waived on February 15, 2023.[25]
On May 9, 2023, Hayes re-signed with the Patriots.[26][27] He was waived on June 12, 2023.
Detroit Lions
[edit]On August 4, 2023, Hayes signed with the Detroit Lions.[28] He was waived on August 11.[29]
Baltimore Ravens
[edit]On August 13, 2023, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens.[30] He was waived on August 29.[31] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 4, 2023.[32] He was released from the practice squad eight days later.[33]
New York Jets
[edit]On October 3, 2023, Hayes was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[34] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[35] He was released by the Jets on June 24, 2024.[36]
Personal life
[edit]On June 23, 2024, Hayes was arrested in Alabama for marijuana possession. He was released over an hour later after posting a $300 bond.[37]
References
[edit]- ^ "2019 Draft Scout Tae Hayes, Appalachian State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Day, Ryan (August 30, 2019). "Jaguars cut CB Tae Hayes". Big Cat Country.
- ^ "Jags place WR Marqise Lee on IR, promote CB Tae Hayes to main roster". October 29, 2019.
- ^ "Jaguars promote WR C.J. Board to active roster". Jaguars.com. December 12, 2019. Archived from the original on December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ "Dolphins Awarded Cornerback Tae Hayes Off Waivers". MiamiDolphins.com. December 13, 2019.
- ^ "Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Dolphins Announce Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. September 7, 2020.
- ^ "Dolphins Elevate Tae Hayes to Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Tae Hayes, Benito Jones Elevated to Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. October 31, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ Alain Poupart [@apoupartFins] (November 23, 2020). "The Dolphins have released two players off the practice squad: CB Tae Hayes and LB Donald Payne" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Vikings Activate Adam Thielen from Reserve/COVID-19 list; Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. December 2, 2020.
- ^ White, Jack (January 2, 2021). "Vikings elevate Eddie Yarbrough, Tae Hayes and Cordrea Tankersley to the active roster". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ "Vikings Sign 9 Players to Reserve/Future Deals". Vikings.com. January 4, 2021.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (March 5, 2021). "Vikings release Tae Hayes, Cordrea Tankersley". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ Urban, Darren (May 17, 2021). "Cardinals Sign CB Tae Hayes After Rookie Minicamp Tryout". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (December 30, 2021). "Panthers place three more on COVID-19 list, activate one". Panthers.com.
- ^ Inabinnett, Mark (February 23, 2022). "USFL drafts 10 players with Alabama football roots". Al.com. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ Vashee, Rushil (August 4, 2022). "Panthers reportedly signing USFL champion Tae Hayes". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster". Panthers.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Panthers add 14 to practice squad". Panthers.com. August 31, 2022.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (October 25, 2022). "Panthers place Henry Anderson on NFI, sign two players". Panthers.com.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (December 10, 2022). "Panthers activate Henry Anderson for Seahawks game". Panthers.com.
- ^ "Patriots Sign DB Tae Hayes to the Practice Squad; Place TE Scotty Washington on the Practice Squad Injured Reserve List". Patriots.com. December 27, 2022.
- ^ "Patriots Sign Tae Hayes to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Place DB Jack Jones on Injured Reserve; Elevate Two Players to the Active Roster". Patriots.com. December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Patriots Release Three Players". Patriots.com. February 15, 2023. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Charean (May 9, 2023). "Patriots re-sign Tae Hayes". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Oliver (May 9, 2023). "Patriots re-sign well-traveled cornerback Tae Hayes". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ @Lions (August 5, 2023). "#Lions have signed CB Tae Hayes and WR Avery Davis and waived LB Zach Morton" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Detroit Lions make three roster moves, including releasing Ross Pierschbacher with injury designation". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. August 13, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (August 14, 2023). "Ravens Add More Depth, Claim Cornerback Tae Hayes". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Hamm, Timm (September 4, 2023). "Baltimore Cuts QB Anthony Brown". Sports Illustrated Baltimore Ravens News, Analysis and More. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Ravens Reinforce Roster By Signing Two Safeties". BaltimoreRavens.com. September 12, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 3, 2023). "Jets Sign 3 Players, All Cornerbacks, to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2024). "Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Jets Release CB Tae Hayes". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Charean (June 23, 2024). "Jets CB Tae Hayes arrested for marijuana possession". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 24, 2024.