Oakland Raiders cornerback DJ Hayden is considered one of general manager Reggie McKenzie’s few early round draft busts. The oft-injured cornerback ranking amongst the worst in the league throughout his first three seasons in the league, drawing the ire of the Raider Nation on a weekly basis for his inconsistent play along with his durability problems.
With Hayden entering a crucial contract season, head coach Jack Del Rio is still confident that the former first-round pick can be a reclamation project in a revamped Raiders defense. Hayden having the potential to move into a slot role as the third cornerback after the signing of Sean Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs.