Kaleb Hayes

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Kaleb Hayes
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-19) March 19, 1999 (age 25)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: San Gorgonio
(San Bernardino, California)
College: Oregon State (2017–2020)
BYU (2021–2022)
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kaleb Hayes (born March 19, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and for the BYU Cougars.

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Early life and high school

Hayes attended high school at San Gorgonio. Coming out of high school, Hayes was rated as a three star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Oregon State Beavers. [1] [2]

College career

Oregon State

In Hayes first two collegiate seasons in 2018 and 2019, he totaled 46 tackles, eight pass deflections, and an interception, in 17 games. [3] [4] Hayes decided to sit out of the 2020 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [5] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Hayes decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

BYU

Hayes decided to transfer to play for the BYU Cougars. [7] [8] In the 2021 season, Hayes tallied 26 tackles and 12 pass deflections in his first year with the Cougars. [9] Heading into the 2022 season, Hayes was named one of the team captains for the Cougars. [10] During the 2022 season, Hayes played in twelve games, while making ten starts for the Cougars, where he notched 41 tackles and seven pass deflections. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+2⁄5 in
(1.81 m)		194 lb
(88 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.33 s1.54 s2.53 s4.27 s6.88 s40 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day [12] [13]

Jacksonville Jaguars

After not being drafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023. [14] [15] However during final roster cuts, Hayes was released by the Jaguars. [16]

New York Giants

On August 31, 2023, Hayes signed to the New York Giants practice squad. [17] [18] On January 8, 2024, after spending the entire 2023 season on the Giants practice squad, Hayes signed a futures contract with New York. [19] He was waived on August 11, 2024.

Denver Broncos

On August 12, 2024, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos. [20] He was waived on August 26. [21]

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References

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  2. ↑ Marshall, Pete (September 28, 2016). "San Gorgonio football's Kaleb Hayes picks Oregon State". San Bernardino Sun. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
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  4. ↑ Lundquist, Casey (April 16, 2021). "Get to Know BYU Football Commit Kaleb Hayes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ Drew, Jay (September 16, 2022). "'A little bit emotional for me': How BYU's Kaleb Hayes, a former Oregon State player, is approaching showdown with ex-rival Oregon". Deseret News. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
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  13. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kaleb Hayes College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
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  19. ↑ "Giants sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
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