Ryan Hayes (American football) explained

Ryan Hayes
Current Team:Miami Dolphins
Number:76
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:28 February 2000
Birth Place:Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:305
High School:Traverse City West
College:Michigan (2018–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:238
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2021, 2022)
Pfr:HayeRy00

Ryan Hayes (born February 28, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

Early life

Hayes attended Traverse City West Senior High School where he was a two-way, three-sport athlete in high school.[1] He played basketball, baseball and football, where he was as an all-state tight end and defensive end. He was a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 10 offensive tackle in the nation. He received offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, TCU, Vanderbilt and Virginia.[2]

College career

Hayes enrolled at Michigan in 2018, but did not appear in any games. Prior to his sophomore season, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that Hayes would backup Jalen Mayfield and Jon Runyan Jr.[3] As a sophomore in 2019, he played 12 games on the offensive line, including two starts.[4] He made his collegiate debut on August 31, 2019, in a game against Middle Tennessee. He started at left tackle in place of fifth-year senior Runyan, who sat out due to an injury.[5] He was the team's swing tackle after Runyan returned from injury.[6] As a junior in 2020, he started the first two games at left tackle, however, he missed the remainder of the season due to injury, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] [8]

As a senior in 2021 he started all 14 games at left tackle and helped lead the offensive line with the fewest sacks allowed (10) and third-fewest tackles for loss (27) nationally and won the Joe Moore Award.[9] [10] Following the season he was named second-team All-Big Ten.[11] As a graduate student in 2022, he started 11 games, after missing the first game of the season due to injury.[12] He helped lead the offensive line with 12 sacks allowed and a 5.97 sack-adjusted yards per carry, and again won the Joe Moore Award.[13] Following the season he was again named second-team All-Big Ten.[14] On November 21, 2022, he accepted an invite to the Senior Bowl.[15]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Hayes was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, 238th overall, in the 2023 NFL draft.[16] He was waived on August 29, 2023[17]

Indianapolis Colts

Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on August 30, 2023.[18] He was waived on September 19.[19]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On September 22, 2023, Hayes was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cook . James . December 26, 2017 . Top 10: Ryan Hayes' big year . 2023-02-02 . Traverse City Record-Eagle . en.
  2. News: West's Hayes commits to U-M . . James . Cook . May 27, 2017 . November 30, 2022.
  3. Web site: Harbaugh Breaks Down Starting Position Battles, Outstanding Freshman Class. MGoBlue.com . . Steve . Kornacki . August 27, 2019 . November 30, 2022.
  4. Web site: Ryan Hayes . MGoBlue.com . . November 30, 2022.
  5. News: Michigan football OL Ryan Hayes' emergence started in 2018: 'He cares ... listens' . . Orion . Sang . September 4, 2019 . November 30, 2022.
  6. News: Ryan Hayes is the face of Michigan football's new-look offensive line . . Orion . Sang . September 3, 2020 . November 30, 2022.
  7. News: Michigan offensive linemen Jalen Mayfield, Ryan Hayes nearing return . . Angelique S. . Chengelis . November 25, 2020 . November 30, 2022.
  8. News: Michigan X factor: OT Ryan Hayes has ‘exclamation point’ year ahead . . Aaron . McMann . June 9, 2022 . November 30, 2022.
  9. Web site: Michigan Offensive Line Among Four Finalists for Joe Moore Award . MGoBlue.com . . Dave . Ablauf . Chad . Shepard . December 9, 2021 . November 30, 2022.
  10. Web site: U-M Offensive Line Named Joe Moore Award Winner . MGoBlue.com . . Dave . Ablauf . Chad . Shepard . December 21, 2021 . November 30, 2022.
  11. Web site: Haskins, McNamara, Offensive Line Lead Charge for All-Big Ten Offensive Honors . MGoBlue.com . . Dave . Ablauf . Chad . Shepard . December 1, 2021 . November 30, 2022.
  12. News: Michigan football opens season without LT Ryan Hayes, LB Nikhai Hill-Green . . Michael . Cohen . September 3, 2022 . November 30, 2022.
  13. Web site: Corum, Moody, Oluwatimi Land Finalist Bids for Major Awards . MGoBlue.com . . Dave . Ablauf . Chad . Shepard . November 29, 2022 . November 30, 2022.
  14. Web site: Corum, Oluwatimi, Zinter, Line Among All-Big Ten Offensive Honorees . MGoBlue.com . . Dave . Ablauf . Chad . Shepard . November 30, 2022 . November 30, 2022.
  15. News: Michigan OL Ryan Hayes accepts Senior Bowl invite, signaling planned exit . . Aaron . McMann . November 21, 2022 . November 30, 2022.
  16. News: Dolphins pick Michigan offensive lineman Ryan Hayes in seventh round of 2023 NFL Draft . . Daniel . Oyefusi . April 29, 2023 . April 29, 2023.
  17. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves . 2024-07-20 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  18. Web site: Colts claim T-Ryan Hayes, DE-Isaiah Land and G-Josh Sills off waivers . 2023-08-30 . Colts.com . en-US.
  19. Web site: We have signed G Arlington Hambright to the 53-man roster from the practice squad, signed RB Trey Sermon to the practice squad, and waived T Ryan Hayes.. Colts.com. September 19, 2023.
  20. Web site: September 22, 2023 . Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Moves . 2024-07-20 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  21. Web site: January 15, 2024 . Miami Dolphins Sign 8 to Future Contracts . 2024-07-20 . MiamiDolphins.com.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ryan Hayes (American football)".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.