Darrell Hazell did not recruit the state of Indiana well, but he did get a handful of guys. One of them is today’s featured player.
Indianapolis, IN (Pike HS)
6’, 185 pounds
Cornerback
2017 Projection: Possible contributor at cornerback
Last season it looked like Hayes was going to have a breakout season. He played immediately as a true freshman at cornerback and even had an interception early on, but he ended up playing in only 9 games with 13 tackles. His pick came in the season opener against Eastern Kentucky:
The biggest moment came in the fourth quarter, when Hayes' interception of Maty Mauk effectively sealed the victory.