Adam Hayward

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Adam Hayward
Adam Hayward 2014.jpg
Hayward with the Washington Redskins in 2014
No. 55, 57
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-06-23) June 23, 1984 (age 38)
Westminster, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Huntington Beach (CA) Marina
College: Portland State
NFL Draft: 2007  / Round: 6 / Pick: 184
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:176
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:0
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Adam Hayward (born June 23, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Portland State.

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Early life

A linebacker at Marina High School, Adam was unnerved by the idea of playing the position of Safety for Colorado State University, [1] He took a year off from football at Colorado to take care of some family issues. [1] Eventually, he found his place starting as an outside linebacker for Portland State University under Tim Walsh. [1]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hayward was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round (184th pick) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Washington Redskins

On March 10, 2014, Hayward signed a three-year deal with the Washington Redskins. [2] He was placed on injured reserve due to a tibial plateau fracture in his right leg on November 24. [3] He suffered the fracture after jumping to catch the ball during a punt in the Week 12 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Hayward tore one of his ACLs in the second 2015 preseason games against the Detroit Lions. [4] On August 22, 2015, the Redskins placed him on injured reserve for the second time in a row. [5]

Hayward was released on July 22, 2016. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Hopkins, Pz, Where There's a Will, There's a Way: An Interview with Adam Hayward, archived from the original on March 14, 2011
  2. ↑ Jones, Mike (March 11, 2014). "Redskins add ILB/special teams standout Adam Hayward". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  3. ↑ Jones, Mike (November 24, 2014). "Redskins place Adam Hayward on IR, promote Steve Beauharnais". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  4. ↑ Keim, John (August 21, 2015). "Redskins LB Adam Hayward tears ACL, done for the season". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ Clarke, Liz (August 22, 2015). "Redskins place Hayward on injured reserve, freeing up roster spot". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  6. ↑ Czarda, Stephen (July 22, 2016). "Redskins Release Linebacker Adam Hayward". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
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