Daelin Hayes Explained

Daelin Hayes
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:16 May 1998
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:253
High School:Skyline (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
College:Notre Dame (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:5
Draftpick:171
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Tackles
Statlabel3:Sacks
Pfr:HayeDa00

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

Early life

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 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

YearTeamGamesTackles InterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sack PD Int Yds TD FF FR TD
12 0 11 5 6 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
13 12 30 17 13 3.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
12 1 31 15 16 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
4 0 6 5 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
12 12 17 12 5 3.0 1 1 13 0 2 1 0
align=center colspan="2" Career 53 25 95 54 41 9.0 4 1 13 0 3 5 0

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Hayes was drafted in the fifth round, 171st overall, of the 2021 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.[11] On May 12, 2021, Hayes officially signed with the Ravens.[12] He was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions on September 27, 2021.[13] He was activated on December 25, 2021. He was placed back on injured reserve on January 1, 2022.[14]

On August 30, 2022, Hayes was waived/injured by the Ravens and placed on injured reserve.[15] On May 22, 2023, he was waived by the Ravens.[16]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 4, 2023, Hayes signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[17] He was waived/injured eight days later.[18]

NFL career statistics

External links

Notes and References

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

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