MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Former Middle Tennessee football standout and NFL All-Pro safety Kevin Byard and legendary MTSU Track and Field Coach Dean A. Hayes were named to the Conference USA Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the league office announced on Monday.
Byard and Hayes are the first two Blue Raiders to be inducted to the CUSA Hall of Fame, which inducted its first class in 2019. Byard is the first defensive player to enter the Hall of Fame.
"Kevin Byard and Dean A. Hayes embodied the best qualities of being a Blue Raider during their time at MTSU," Director of Athletics Chris Massaro said.