The Carolina Panthers announced Tuesday the signing of App State alum Tae Hayes to the 53-man roster after being on the practice squad for most of the year.
Hayes played defensive back for the Mountaineers from 2015-18 and racked up nine interceptions and 135 tackles during his time in Boone.
After finishing his collegiate career, Hayes went undrafted and played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins in 2019. Hayes traveled around the league on different teams and practice squads before ending up on the Panthers’ practice squad in 2021. However, his play during the preseason with a pick-six against the Patriots and injuries to the Panthers’ secondary has allowed Hayes to be signed and be on the 53-man roster to close out the 2022 season.