Jovan Haye

Tackles:	185
Sacks:	6.5
Forced Fumbles:	1

Jovan Haye
Vanderbilt Commodores
Position:	Defensive ends coach
Personal information
Born:	June 21, 1982 (age 41); Mandeville, Jamaica
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:	Fort Lauderdale (FL) Dillard
College:	Vanderbilt
NFL draft:	2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 189
Career history
As a player:
	Carolina Panthers (2005); Cleveland Browns (2006); Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006–2009); Tennessee Titans (2009–2010); Detroit Lions (2011); Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2011)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Vanderbilt (2018) ; Defensive quality control; Vanderbilt (2019–2020) ; Defensive line coach; Vanderbilt (2021–present) ; Defensive ends coach;
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-SEC (2003);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	185
Sacks:	6.5
Forced Fumbles:	1
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Last updated April 02, 2024

Jovan Haye (born June 21, 1982) is the defensive ends coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores. A former American football defensive lineman, Haye was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Vanderbilt.

Early years

Haye attended high school at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He did not start playing football until his junior year, but still earned first-team All-State honors at offensive guard as a junior and senior. Aside from his athletic achievements, he also performed well academically, graduating with a 4.5 grade point average.

College career

Jovan Haye played college football at Vanderbilt. During his career he started 34 of 35 games and recorded 149 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and one interception. After his junior season, Haye entered the NFL Draft.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Haye was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.^[1] He only played two games for the Panthers and was cut on September 2, 2006.

Cleveland Browns

Haye was signed by the Cleveland Browns on September 3, 2006. On September 12, 2006, he was released, but was signed to Browns practice squad on September 14, 2006.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Haye was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 25, 2006. In his first season with the Bucs he played in nine games and recorded 17 tackles. In 2007, he became a full-time starter for the Bucs, starting all 16 games. He finished the season with 68 tackles and six sacks. In 2008, he started 14 of 15 games, recording 33 tackles and no sacks.

Tennessee Titans

On March 2, 2009, Haye agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. He was waived on August 29, 2011.

Detroit Lions

On December 9, 2011 Haye signed with the Detroit Lions. Four days later, On December 13, 2011 he was released by the Detroit Lions.^[2]

Second stint with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Haye re-signed with the Buccaneers on December 19, 2011.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2005	CAR	2	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	TAM	9	0	17	11	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	TAM	16	16	68	48	20	6.0	5	0	0	0	0	3	1	4	9	0
2008	TAM	15	14	33	25	8	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2009	TEN	15	15	32	20	12	0.5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	TEN	14	1	31	22	9	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2011	DET	1	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	TAM	1	0	2	2	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		73	46	185	128	57	6.5	10	0	0	0	0	5	1	4	9	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	TAM	1	1	5	3	2	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		1	1	5	3	2	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Coaching career

In 2018, Haye was hired by his alma mater, Vanderbilt, to serve as a Defensive Quality Control coach. The following season, he was promoted to coaching the team's defensive line.^[3] In 2021 he was retained by Clark Lea and moved to coach the defensive ends.^[4]

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References

↑ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
↑ "The Official Site of the Detroit Lions".
↑ "Jovan Haye". 4 May 2019.
↑ Gallagher, Michael. "Lea's football staff coming together with latest hires". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2021-12-17.

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[1] "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.

[2] "The Official Site of the Detroit Lions".

[3] "Jovan Haye". 4 May 2019.

[4] Gallagher, Michael. "Lea's football staff coming together with latest hires". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2021-12-17.

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