Michael Hayes (Canadian football)

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Michael Hayes
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Position Running back
Personal information
Born (1990-06-18) June 18, 1990 (age 35)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school East Bernard (East Bernard, Texas)
College Blinn (2008–2009)
Houston (2010–2011)
NFL draft 2012: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

Michael Hayes (born June 18, 1990) is an American former football running back. He played college football at Blinn and Houston. He played professionally for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Early life

Michael Hayes was born on June 18, 1990. [1] He attended East Bernard High School in East Bernard, Texas. [1]

College career

Hayes first played college football at Blinn College. As a freshman in 2008, he rushed 130 times for 769 yards and eight touchdowns while also catching 18 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. [2] In 2009, he recorded 204 carries for 1,269 yards and 17 touchdowns, and 31 receptions for 329 yards and one touchdown. [2] Hayes helped Blinn win the 2009 NJCAA National Football Championship. [2]

Hayes transferred to play for the Houston Cougars of the University of Houston, where he was a two-year letterman from 2010 to 2011. [1] He played in all 12 games, starting three, his junior year in 2010, rushing 150 times for 629 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 30 passes for 327 yards and two touchdowns. [3] [2] During the 2011 season opener against UCLA, he broke five tackles during a 34-yard touchdown run. [2] [4] This play was shown on SportsCenter 's top 10 plays for the day. [4] Hayes finished the year with 138 carries for 727 yards and 11 touchdowns, and 44 receptions for 483 yards and four touchdowns. [3] He majored in sociology at Houston. [2]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft, Hayes signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 14, 2012. [1] He shared a hotel room with fellow rookie running back Edwin Baker during training camp. [5] Hayes competed with Baker for a spot on the final roster. [5] Hayes was released on August 27, 2012, after the third preseason game. [1]

On December 13, 2013, Hayes signed with the expansion Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [6] He was moved to the practice roster before the start of the 2014 CFL season. [7] He was released on August 12 but re-signed on August 19. [1] Hayes dressed in three games for Ottawa in 2014, totaling six rushing attempts for six yards, two catches for one yard on four targets, and one fumble recovery. [1] He was released on January 8, 2015. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Michael Hayes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Michael Hayes". University of Houston . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Michael Hayes". Sports Reference . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  4. 1 2 Khan, Sam, Jr. (September 7, 2011). "Cougars RB Hayes continues to amaze". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved 15 December 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. 1 2 Gehlken, Michael (July 24, 2012). "Chargers rookie RBs embracing challenge". The San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "REDBLACKS ADD A PAIR OF RUNNING BACKS". CFL.ca. December 13, 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  7. ↑ Campbell, Barte (June 22, 2014). "REDBLACKS announce inaugural post-camp roster". Ottawa Redblacks . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "REDBLACKS INK FOUR 2014 DRAFT PICKS". CFL.ca. January 8, 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
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