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{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Short description|American football player (1990–2023)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = D. J. Hayden
| name = D. J. Hayden
| image = D.J. Hayden.JPG
| image = D.J. Hayden.JPG
| caption = Hayden with the Oakland Raiders in 2014
| caption = Hayden with the Oakland Raiders in 2014
| number =
| number = 25, 31, 14
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1990|6|27}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1990|6|27}}
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|11|11|1990|6|27}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|11|11|1990|6|27}}
| death_place = [[Houston, Texas]], U.S.
| death_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.
| high_school = [[Elkins High School (Missouri City, Texas)|Elkins]] ([[Missouri City, Texas]])
| high_school = [[Elkins High School (Missouri City, Texas)|Elkins]] ([[Missouri City, Texas]])
| height_ft = 5
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 190
| weight_lbs = 190
| college = {{ubl|[[Navarro College|Navarro]] (2009–2010)|[[Houston Cougars football|Houston]] (2011–2012)}}
| college = {{ubl|[[Navarro College|Navarro]] (2009–2010)|[[Houston Cougars football|Houston]] (2011–2012)}}
| draftyear = 2013
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 1
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 12
| draftpick = 12
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2013|2016}})
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2013|2016}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2018|2020}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2018|2020}})
* [[Washington Commanders|Washington Football Team]] ({{NFL Year|2021|}})*
* [[Washington Football Team]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
| highlights =
| highlights =
* First-team All-[[Conference USA|C-USA]] (2012)
* First-team All-[[C-USA]] (2012)
* Second-team All-C-USA (2011)
* Second-team All-C-USA (2011)
* [[Conference USA|C-USA]] Newcomer of the Year (2011)
* C-USA Newcomer of the Year (2011)
|statweek=
| statweek =
|statseason= 2021
| statseason =
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
|statvalue1=328
| statvalue1 = 328
|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
|statvalue2=4.5
| statvalue2 = 4.5
|statlabel3=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
|statvalue3=4
| statvalue3 = 4
|statlabel4=[[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
|statvalue4=3
| statvalue4 = 3
|statlabel5=[[Interceptions]]
| statlabel5 = [[Pass deflections]]
|statvalue5=4
| statvalue5 = 46
|statlabel6=[[Pass deflections]]
| statlabel6 = [[Interceptions]]
|statvalue6=46
| statvalue6 = 4
|statlabel7=[[Touchdown]]s
| statlabel7 = [[Touchdown|Defensive touchdowns]]
|statvalue7=1
| statvalue7 = 1
|pfr=HaydDJ00
|nflnew=D-J-Hayden
}}
}}


'''Derek Sherrard "D. J." Hayden, Jr.''' (June 27, 1990 - November 11, 2023) was a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[University of Houston]] and was drafted by the [[Oakland Raiders]] in the first round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]]. Hayden has also played for the [[Detroit Lions]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and [[Washington Football Team]].
'''Derek Sherrard''' "'''D. J.'''" '''Hayden Jr.''' (June 27, 1990 – November 11, 2023) was an American professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Houston Cougars football|Houston Cougars]] and was selected by the [[Oakland Raiders]] in the first round of the [[2013 NFL draft]]. Hayden was also a member of the [[Detroit Lions]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and [[Washington Football Team / Commanders]].


==High school career==
==Early life==
Hayden attended [[Elkins High School (Missouri City, Texas)|Elkins High School]] in Missouri City, where he played for the Elkins Knights [[high school football]] team. He was teammates with future NFL offensive lineman [[Jake Matthews (American football)|Jake Matthews]].
Hayden attended [[Elkins High School (Missouri City, Texas)|Elkins High School]] in Missouri City. He was teammates with future NFL offensive lineman [[Jake Matthews (American football)|Jake Matthews]].


==College career==
==College career==
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In 2009, Hayden played 10 games as a freshman at [[Navarro College]] and recorded 23 tackles and one for loss. In his sophomore year, he helped lead Navarro College its second [[NJCAA National Football Championship]] in the 2010 season. During the year, he played in all 11 games and recorded 33 solo tackles. In addition, he had six pass breakups and three interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. He also ranked #41 on [[rivals.com|Rivals.com's]] Top 50 Junior College players list.
In 2009, Hayden played 10 games as a freshman at [[Navarro College]] and recorded 23 tackles and one for loss. In his sophomore year, he helped lead Navarro College to its second [[NJCAA National Football Championship]] in the 2010 season. During the year, he played in all 11 games and recorded 33 solo tackles. In addition, he had six pass breakups and three interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. He also ranked #41 on [[rivals.com|Rivals.com's]] Top 50 Junior College players list.
Hayden committed to [[University of Houston]] on June 8, 2010, and enrolled in the university in 2011; thereafter, he played for the [[Houston Cougars football]] team in 2011 and 2012.
Hayden committed to the [[University of Houston]] on June 8, 2010, and enrolled in the university in 2011; thereafter, he played for the [[Houston Cougars football]] team in 2011 and 2012.


===Junior year===
===Junior year===
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{{see also|2012 Houston Cougars football team}}
{{see also|2012 Houston Cougars football team}}
Hayden started the first nine games of the season in top form. Over that span, he had 61 total tackles, eight passes defended, and four interceptions. Two of those interceptions were returned for touchdowns.
Hayden started the first nine games of the season in top form. Over that span, he had 61 total tackles, eight passes defended, and four interceptions. Two of those interceptions were returned for touchdowns.

During practice, before his team's tenth game, he suffered a season-ending and life-threatening injury. He collided with a safety in a passing drill where the safety's knee struck DJ in his chest.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gotta |first=Griffin |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/2/26/4034498/nfl-combine-2013-houston-cougars-dj-hayden-injury |title=2013 NFL Combine: D.J. Hayden describes life-threatening injury |publisher=SBNation.com |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=April 18, 2013}}</ref> The collision tore the [[inferior vena cava]] in his heart.<ref>{{cite web|last=Farrar |first=Doug |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/cornerback-d-j-hayden-excels-houston-pro-day-150853016--nfl.html |title=Cornerback D.J. Hayden excels at Houston's Pro Day months after near-fatal heart injury {{pipe}} Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=March 19, 2013 |access-date=April 18, 2013}}</ref> The injury itself is most commonly seen in high-speed vehicle accidents, and the fatality rate is 95% due to the massive loss of blood. He told the media at the [[NFL Combine]] that after the accident he couldn't see much out of his left eye. It just went pitch black and he suddenly felt cold and sleepy.
During practice, before his team's tenth game, he suffered a season-ending and life-threatening injury. He collided with a safety in a passing drill where the safety's knee struck Hayden in his chest.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gotta |first=Griffin |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/2/26/4034498/nfl-combine-2013-houston-cougars-dj-hayden-injury |title=2013 NFL Combine: D.J. Hayden describes life-threatening injury |publisher=SBNation.com |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=April 18, 2013}}</ref> The collision tore the [[inferior vena cava]] in his heart.<ref>{{cite web|last=Farrar |first=Doug |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/cornerback-d-j-hayden-excels-houston-pro-day-150853016--nfl.html |title=Cornerback D.J. Hayden excels at Houston's Pro Day months after near-fatal heart injury {{pipe}} Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=March 19, 2013 |access-date=April 18, 2013}}</ref> The injury itself is most commonly seen in high-speed vehicle accidents, and the fatality rate is 95% due to the massive loss of blood. He told the media at the [[NFL Combine]] that after the accident he could not see much out of his left eye. It just went pitch black and he suddenly felt cold and sleepy.


Despite the injury, Hayden earned first-team All-Conference USA honors.
Despite the injury, Hayden earned first-team All-Conference USA honors.


===College statistics===
{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan=2|Year !! rowspan=2|GP !! colspan=4|Tackles !! colspan=2|Pass Defense !! colspan=2|Fumbles
|-
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
⚫
! Solo !! Ast !! Total !! Sacks !! Int-Yards-TD !! PD !! FRec !! FF
! rowspan="2"| GP
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="4"| Interceptions
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
⚫
|-
⚫
! Solo !! Ast !! Cmb !! Sck !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! PD !! FR !! FF
⚫
|-
⚫
! [[2011 Houston Cougars football team|2011]]
⚫
| 13 || 52 || 14 || 66 || 1.0 || 2 || 58 || 1 || 13 || 2 || 5
|-
|-
| [[2011 Houston Cougars football team|2011]] || 13
! [[2012 Houston Cougars football team|2012]]
| 52 || 14 || 66 || 1.0 || 2-58-1|| 13 || 2 || 5
| 9 || 38 || 23 || 61 || 0.0 || 4 || 171 || 2 || 12 || 1 || 1
|-
|-
! Career<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=D.J. Hayden Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio - Houston Cougars - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15794 |access-date=November 12, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> !! 22 !! 90 !! 37 !! 127 !! 1.0 !! 6 !! 229 !! 3 !! 25 !! 3 !! 6
⚫
| [[2012 Houston Cougars football team|2012]] || 9
⚫
| 38 || 23 || 61 || 0 || 4-171-2 || 12 || 1 || 1
|}
|}
<ref>{{cite web|author=Aug 30TBD |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/512467/dj-hayden |title=D.J. Hayden Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio - Houston Cougars - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=June 27, 1990 |access-date=April 18, 2013}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Coming out of Houston, Hayden was a projected first or second round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and analysts. He received an invitation to the NFL Combine, but was unable to perform any physical drills due to recovering from his surgery. On March 18, 2013, he participated at Houston's Pro Day and completed the majority of drills, missing the bench, short shuttle, and three-cone drill after injuring a hamstring on his second attempt at the 40-yard dash. Hayden was ranked as the top cornerback prospect in the draft by NFL analyst [[Mike Mayock]], ranked the seventh cornerback in the draft by NFL analyst John Norris, and the fourth best cornerback by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects| title=2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=April 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000157689/article/2013-nfl-draft-dee-milliner-xavier-rhodes-top-cornerback-class| title=2013 NFL Draft: Dee Milliner, Xavier Rhodes top cornerback class| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=John Norris| date=April 5, 2013}}</ref>
Coming out of Houston, Hayden was a projected first or second-round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and analysts. He received an invitation to the NFL Combine, but was unable to perform any physical drills because he was recovering from his surgery. On March 18, 2013, he participated at Houston's Pro Day and completed the majority of drills, missing the bench, short shuttle, and three-cone drill after injuring a hamstring on his second attempt at the 40-yard dash. Hayden was ranked as the top cornerback prospect in the draft by NFL analyst [[Mike Mayock]], ranked the seventh cornerback in the draft by NFL analyst John Norris, and the fourth-best cornerback by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects| title=2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com| last=Mayock |first=Mike |date=April 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Norris |first=Josh |date=April 5, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Draft: Dee Milliner, Xavier Rhodes top cornerback class |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2013-nfl-draft-dee-milliner-xavier-rhodes-top-cornerback-class-0ap1000000157689 |access-date=November 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


{{NFL predraft
{{NFL predraft
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=== Oakland Raiders ===
=== Oakland Raiders ===
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The [[Oakland Raiders]] selected Hayden in the first round (12th overall) of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9211680/2013-nfl-draft-kansas-city-chiefs-select-eric-fisher-no-1-overall-pick|title=Chiefs make Eric Fisher top pick|date=April 25, 2013|work=ESPN|access-date=April 26, 2013 }}</ref> He was the second cornerback taken that year, after [[Dee Milliner]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Hayden was the highest selected defensive player from Houston since [[Wilson Whitley]] in [[1977 NFL Draft|1977]] until [[Ed Oliver (American football)|Ed Oliver]] was taken 9th overall in the [[2019 NFL Draft|2019]]. During the Raiders' organized team activities (OTAs), Hayden was hospitalized with [[adhesion (medicine)|abdominal adhesions]] relating to his previous surgery and was able to have them removed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/05/29/hayden-released-from-hospital|title=Hayden released from hospital|publisher=Inside the Oakland Raiders|author=Corkran, Steven|date=May 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-First-Round-Draft-Pick-DJ-Hayden/a6053d7d-ec1f-4bd4-8a95-0e0b63769b28/|title=Raiders Sign First-Round Draft Pick DJ Hayden|publisher=Raiders.com|access-date=July 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728090222/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-First-Round-Draft-Pick-DJ-Hayden/a6053d7d-ec1f-4bd4-8a95-0e0b63769b28|archive-date=July 28, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

====2013====
====2013====
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The [[Oakland Raiders]] selected Hayden in the first round (12th overall) of the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web |date=April 25, 2013 |title=Chiefs make Eric Fisher top pick |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9211680 |access-date=November 12, 2023 |work=ESPN}}</ref> He was the second cornerback taken that year, after [[Dee Milliner]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Hayden was the highest-selected defensive player from Houston since [[Wilson Whitley]] in [[1977 NFL draft|1977]] until [[Ed Oliver (American football)|Ed Oliver]] was taken 9th overall in the [[2019 NFL draft|2019]]. During the Raiders' organized team activities (OTAs), Hayden was hospitalized with [[adhesion (medicine)|abdominal adhesions]] relating to his previous surgery and was able to have them removed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/05/29/hayden-released-from-hospital|title=Hayden released from hospital|publisher=Inside the Oakland Raiders|last=Corkran|first=Steven|date=May 29, 2013|access-date=May 31, 2013|archive-date=November 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105114234/http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/05/29/hayden-released-from-hospital/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-First-Round-Draft-Pick-DJ-Hayden/a6053d7d-ec1f-4bd4-8a95-0e0b63769b28/|title=Raiders Sign First-Round Draft Pick DJ Hayden|publisher=Raiders.com|access-date=July 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728090222/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-First-Round-Draft-Pick-DJ-Hayden/a6053d7d-ec1f-4bd4-8a95-0e0b63769b28|archive-date=July 28, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On July 25, 2013, the [[2013 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] signed Hayden to a four-year, a fully guaranteed $10.32 million contract with a signing bonus of $5.88 million.<ref name="spotrac"/>
On July 25, 2013, the [[2013 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] signed Hayden to a four-year, a fully guaranteed $10.32 million contract with a signing bonus of $5.88 million.<ref name="spotrac"/>


He competed with [[Mike Jenkins (American football)|Mike Jenkins]], [[Tracy Porter]], [[Joselio Hanson]], and [[Phillip Adams (American football)|Phillip Adams]] throughout training camp for the starting cornerback position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/147/OAK| title=Ourlads.com: Oakland Raider's depth chart: 07/27/2013| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Dennis Allen (American football)|Dennis Allen]] named him the third cornerback on the Raider's depth chart behind Jenkins and Porter to begin the regular season.
Hayden competed with [[Mike Jenkins (American football)|Mike Jenkins]], [[Tracy Porter]], [[Joselio Hanson]], and [[Phillip Adams (American football)|Phillip Adams]] throughout training camp for the starting cornerback position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/147/OAK| title=Ourlads.com: Oakland Raider's depth chart: 07/27/2013| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Dennis Allen (American football)|Dennis Allen]] named him the third cornerback on the Raiders' depth chart behind Jenkins and Porter to begin the regular season.


He made his professional regular season debut during the Raiders' 17–21 loss to the [[2013 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], finishing with three solo tackles. On September 23, 2013, Hayden earned his first career start and made two solo tackles during 21–37 loss to the [[2013 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]. On October 6, 2013, he made a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted [[Philip Rivers]] for the first interception of his career during a 17–27 victory over the [[2013 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013100610/2013/REG5/chargers@raiders| title=NFL Game Center: Week 5-2013: San Diego Chargers @ Oakland Raiders| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, he made two solo tackles and forced the first fumble of his career in a 24–7 loss to the [[2013 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]].
Hayden made his professional regular season debut during the Raiders' 17–21 loss to the [[2013 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], finishing with three solo tackles. On September 23, 2013, Hayden earned his first career start and made two solo tackles during 21–37 loss to the [[2013 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]. On October 6, 2013, he made a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted [[Philip Rivers]] for the first interception of his career during a 17–27 victory over the [[2013 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013100610/2013/REG5/chargers@raiders| title=NFL Game Center: Week 5-2013: San Diego Chargers @ Oakland Raiders| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, he made two solo tackles and forced the first fumble of his career in a 24–7 loss to the [[2013 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]].


On November 20, 2013, it was reported that Hayden would be placed on injured reserve for the remainder of his rookie season after undergoing sports [[hernia]] surgery.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000285118/article/dj-hayden-put-on-injured-reserve-by-oakland-raiders |title= Raiders' Hayden put on IR after undergoing sports hernia surgery |access-date= October 19, 2017 |website= NFL.com |author= Marc Sessler |date= November 20, 2013}}</ref> He finished his rookie campaign with 25 combined tackles (22 solo), two pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble in two starts and eight games.
On November 20, 2013, it was reported that Hayden would be placed on injured reserve for the remainder of his rookie season after undergoing sports [[hernia]] surgery.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nfl.com/news/dj-hayden-put-on-injured-reserve-by-oakland-raiders-0ap2000000285118 |title= Raiders' Hayden put on IR after undergoing sports hernia surgery |access-date= October 19, 2017 |website= NFL.com |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date= November 20, 2013}}</ref> He finished his rookie campaign with 25 combined tackles (22 solo), two pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble in two starts and eight games.


====2014====
====2014====
On August 26, 2014, the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] placed Hayden on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the first six games of the season due to a recurring foot injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/report-raiders-cb-dj-hayden-to-miss-first-6-games-on-pup-list/ |title= Report: Raiders CB D.J. Hayden to miss first 6 games on PUP list |access-date= October 19, 2017 |website= cbssports.com |author= Josh Katzowitz |date= August 26, 2014}}</ref>
On August 26, 2014, the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] placed Hayden on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the first six games of the season due to a recurring foot injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/report-raiders-cb-dj-hayden-to-miss-first-6-games-on-pup-list/ |title= Report: Raiders CB D.J. Hayden to miss first 6 games on PUP list |access-date= October 19, 2017 |website= cbssports.com |last=Katzowitz |first=Josh |date= August 26, 2014}}</ref>


On October 26, 2014, Hayden made his season debut during a 13–23 loss to the [[2014 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]. The next week, he made seven combined tackles and a pass deflection in a 24–30 loss to the [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. In Week 10, Hayden made his first start of the season and finished the game with three solo tackles and three pass deflections, and intercepted [[2014 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos']] quarterback [[Peyton Manning]] during a 17–41 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014110907/2014/REG10/broncos@raiders| title=NFL Game Center: Week 20-2014: Denver Broncos @ Oakland Raiders| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 16, he recorded a season-high six solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Raiders defeated the [[2014 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], 26–24. He finished {{NFL Year|2014}} with 47 combined tackles (42 solo), ten pass deflections, and an interception in eight starts and ten games.<ref name="NFL">{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/d.j.hayden/2539237/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: D.J. Hayden| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On October 26, 2014, Hayden made his season debut during a 13–23 loss to the [[2014 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]. The next week, he made seven combined tackles and a pass deflection in a 24–30 loss to the [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. In Week 10, Hayden made his first start of the season and finished the game with three solo tackles and three pass deflections, and intercepted [[2014 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos']] quarterback [[Peyton Manning]] during a 17–41 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014110907/2014/REG10/broncos@raiders| title=NFL Game Center: Week 20-2014: Denver Broncos @ Oakland Raiders| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 16, he recorded a season-high six solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Raiders defeated the [[2014 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], 26–24. He finished {{NFL Year|2014}} with 47 combined tackles (42 solo), ten pass deflections, and an interception in eight starts and ten games.<ref name="NFL">{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/d.j.hayden/2539237/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: D.J. Hayden| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref>


====2015====
====2015====
Hayden entered training camp slated as a starting cornerback after the Raiders chose not to re-sign [[Carlos Rogers (American football)|Carlos Rogers]] and [[Tarell Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Breaking Down Oakland Raiders' Top 6 Position Battles |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2457771-breaking-down-oakland-raiders-top-6-position-battles |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |date=May 8, 2015}}</ref> The [[2015 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders']] new head coach, [[Jack Del Rio]], named Hayden the starting corner, along with T. J. Carrie, to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/OAK| title=Ourlads.com: Oakland Raider's depth chart: 10/01/2015| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
Hayden entered training camp slated as a starting cornerback after the Raiders chose not to re-sign [[Carlos Rogers (American football)|Carlos Rogers]] and [[Tarell Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Breaking Down Oakland Raiders' Top 6 Position Battles |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2457771-breaking-down-oakland-raiders-top-6-position-battles |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |date=May 8, 2015}}</ref> The [[2015 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders']] new head coach, [[Jack Del Rio]], named Hayden the starting corner, along with T. J. Carrie, to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/OAK| title=Ourlads.com: Oakland Raider's depth chart: 10/01/2015| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>


Hayden started the Raiders' season-opening loss to the [[2015 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] and collected four combined tackles. On October 25, 2015, he recorded ten solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted [[2015 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers']] quarterback [[Philip Rivers]] in a 37–29 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015102509/2015/REG7/raiders@chargers| title=NFL Game Center: Week 7-2015: Oakland Raiders @ San Diego Chargers| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, he accumulated three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and sacked [[Geno Smith]] for the first sack of his career in a 34–20 victory over the [[2015 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015110109/2015/REG8/jets@raiders| title=NFL Game Center: Week 8-2015: New York Jets @ Oakland Raiders| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 9, Hayden made a career-high 13 combined tackles as the Raiders lost to the [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], 35–38. He finished the season with a career-high 70 combined tackles (64 solo), eight pass deflections, a sack, and an interception in 16 games and 13 starts.<ref name="NFL"/>
Hayden started the Raiders' season-opening loss to the [[2015 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] and collected four combined tackles. On October 25, 2015, he recorded ten solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted [[2015 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers']] quarterback [[Philip Rivers]] in a 37–29 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015102509/2015/REG7/raiders@chargers| title=NFL Game Center: Week 7-2015: Oakland Raiders @ San Diego Chargers| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, he accumulated three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and sacked [[Geno Smith]] for the first sack of his career in a 34–20 victory over the [[2015 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015110109/2015/REG8/jets@raiders| title=NFL Game Center: Week 8-2015: New York Jets @ Oakland Raiders| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 9, Hayden made a career-high 13 combined tackles as the Raiders lost to the [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], 35–38. He finished the season with a career-high 70 combined tackles (64 solo), eight pass deflections, a sack, and an interception in 16 games and 13 starts.<ref name="NFL"/>
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On May 2, 2016, the Oakland Raiders announced that they would not be picking up Hayden's fifth-year option on his rookie contract.<ref name="spotrac"/>
On May 2, 2016, the Oakland Raiders announced that they would not be picking up Hayden's fifth-year option on his rookie contract.<ref name="spotrac"/>


Hayden competed with [[Sean Smith (cornerback)|Sean Smith]], [[David Amerson]], and [[T. J. Carrie]] for a starting cornerback position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/186/OAK| title=Ourlads.com: Oakland Raider's depth chart: 08/01/2016| access-date=October 20, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> He was named the fourth cornerback on the Raider's depth chart behind Smith, Amerson, and Carrie.
Hayden competed with [[Sean Smith (cornerback)|Sean Smith]], [[David Amerson]], and [[T. J. Carrie]] for a starting cornerback position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/186/OAK| title=Ourlads.com: Oakland Raider's depth chart: 08/01/2016| access-date=October 20, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> He was named the fourth cornerback on the Raiders' depth chart behind Smith, Amerson, and Carrie.


On October 2, 2016, he recorded a season-high six combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 28-27 victory over the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]]. In Week 7, he collected a season-high five solo tackles and made two pass deflections during a victory over the [[2016 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]]. On November 6, 2016, Hayden made his first start of the season and.recorded two combined tackles and a pass deflection, as the Raiders defeated the [[2016 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] 30-20. He finished his final year in Oakland with 37 combined tackles (32 solo) and six pass deflections in 11 games and two starts.<ref name="NFL"/>
On October 2, 2016, he recorded a season-high six combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 28–27 victory over the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]]. In Week 7, he collected a season-high five solo tackles and made two pass deflections during a victory over the [[2016 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]]. On November 6, 2016, Hayden made his first start of the season and.recorded two combined tackles and a pass deflection, as the Raiders defeated the [[2016 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] 30–20. He finished his final year in Oakland with 37 combined tackles (32 solo) and six pass deflections in 11 games and two starts.<ref name="NFL"/>


On December 3, 2016, Hayden was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign DL Branden Jackson to Active Roster; Hayden to Reserve/Injured List|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-dl-branden-jackson-to-active-roster-hayden-to-reserve-inju-18195553|website=Raiders.com|date=December 3, 2016}}</ref>
On December 3, 2016, Hayden was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign DL Branden Jackson to Active Roster; Hayden to Reserve/Injured List|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-dl-branden-jackson-to-active-roster-hayden-to-reserve-inju-18195553|website=Raiders.com|date=December 3, 2016}}</ref>


===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
On March 10, 2017, the [[Detroit Lions]] signed Hayden to a one-year, $3.75 million contract with $2.25 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign D.J. Hayden to one-year deal|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/03/10/lions-sign-d-j-hayden-to-one-year-deal/|author=Smith, Michael David|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 10, 2017}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/detroit-lions/d.j.-hayden-12292/| title=Spotrac.com: D.J. Hayden contract| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=spotrac.com}}</ref>
On March 10, 2017, the [[Detroit Lions]] signed Hayden to a one-year, $3.75 million contract with $2.25 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=March 10, 2017 |title=Lions sign D.J. Hayden to one-year deal |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-sign-d-j-hayden-to-one-year-deal |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/detroit-lions/d.j.-hayden-12292/| title=Spotrac.com: D.J. Hayden contract| access-date=October 19, 2017| website=spotrac.com}}</ref>


He competed with [[Nevin Lawson]], [[Teez Tabor]], and [[Quandre Diggs]] throughout training camp for a starting cornerback position. He was named the [[2017 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions']] third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the regular season, behind [[Darius Slay]] and Nevin Lawson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/DET| title=Ourlads.com: Detroit Lion's depth chart: 10/01/2017| access-date=October 20, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
Hayden competed with [[Nevin Lawson]], [[Teez Tabor]], and [[Quandre Diggs]] throughout training camp for a starting cornerback position. He was named the [[2017 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions']] third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the regular season, behind [[Darius Slay]] and Nevin Lawson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/DET| title=Ourlads.com: Detroit Lion's depth chart: 10/01/2017| access-date=October 20, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>


In his debut with the Detroit Lions, Hayden recorded three solo tackles in a 35–23 win against the [[2017 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]]. On September 24, 2017, he recorded a season-high seven combined tackles during a 26–30 loss to the [[2017 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]].<ref name="NFL"/> On November 19, 2017, Hayden recovered the fumble after [[2017 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears']] quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]] bobbled the snap. Hayden returned it for a 27-yard touchdown and also assisted on a tackle during the Lions' 27–24 victory.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 12-2017: Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017111900/2017/REG11/lions@bears| access-date=November 19, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref>
In his debut with the Detroit Lions, Hayden recorded three solo tackles in a 35–23 win against the [[2017 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]]. On September 24, 2017, he recorded a season-high seven combined tackles during a 26–30 loss to the [[2017 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]].<ref name="NFL"/> On November 19, 2017, Hayden recovered the fumble after [[2017 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears']] quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]] bobbled the snap. Hayden returned it for a 27-yard touchdown and also assisted on a tackle during the Lions' 27–24 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reeves |first=Jeremy |date=November 19, 2017 |title=Lions' DJ Hayden gives team, mom a boost with defensive touchdown |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/11/19/detroit-lions-d-j-hayden-defensive-touchdown/879381001/ |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
[[File:DJ Hayden.png|thumb|DJ Hayden in 2019]]
[[File:DJ Hayden.png|thumb|Hayden with the Jaguars in 2019]]
On March 14, 2018, Hayden signed a three-year contract with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] worth $19 million, with $9.5 million guaranteed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars backfill secondary with D.J. Hayden|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/14/jaguars-backfill-secondary-with-d-j-hayden/|author=Gantt, Darin|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/OFFICIAL-Hayden-signs/21079f78-f73a-4985-a9df-aa73920b2e2b|title=OFFICIAL: Hayden signs|work=Jaguars.com|date=March 15, 2018|first=John|last=Oehser|access-date=March 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316000451/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/OFFICIAL-Hayden-signs/21079f78-f73a-4985-a9df-aa73920b2e2b|archive-date=March 16, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On March 14, 2018, Hayden signed a three-year contract with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] worth $19 million, with $9.5 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 14, 2018 |title=Jaguars backfill secondary with D.J. Hayden |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jaguars-backfill-secondary-with-d-j-hayden |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/OFFICIAL-Hayden-signs/21079f78-f73a-4985-a9df-aa73920b2e2b|title=OFFICIAL: Hayden signs|work=Jaguars.com|date=March 15, 2018|first=John|last=Oehser|access-date=March 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316000451/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/OFFICIAL-Hayden-signs/21079f78-f73a-4985-a9df-aa73920b2e2b|archive-date=March 16, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Hayden was placed on the active/[[physically unable to perform list]] by the Jaguars at the start of training camp on August 1, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions: McCray opts out; two placed on active/PUP |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/transactions-mccray-opts-out-two-placed-on-active-pup |website=Jaguars.com |date=August 1, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020}}</ref> and was moved back to the active roster three days later.<ref>{{cite news |author=Oehser, John |title=Transactions: Minshew, Hayden moved to active roster |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/transactions-minshew-hayden-moved-to-active-roster |website=Jaguars.com |date=August 4, 2020 |access-date=August 4, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 7, 2020 after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jacksonville Jaguars place D.J. Hayden on IR with hamstring injury|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30064322/jacksonville-jaguars-place-dj-hayden-ir-hamstring-injury|author=DiRocco, Michael|work=ESPN|date=October 7, 2020}}</ref> He was activated on November 21, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Jaguars Make Roster Moves Before Tomorrow's Game Against Pittsburgh |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-before-tomorrow-s-game-against-pittsburgh |website=Jaguars.com |date=November 21, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2020}}</ref> but placed back on injured reserve three days later after re-injuring his hamstring.<ref>{{cite web|title=Josh Allen among three Jaguars defenders placed on IR|url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2020/11/25/21717679/josh-allen-among-three-jaguars-defenders-placed-on-ir|work=Big Cat Country|publisher=SB Nation|date=November 25, 2020}}</ref>
Hayden was placed on the active/[[physically unable to perform list]] by the Jaguars at the start of training camp on August 1, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions: McCray opts out; two placed on active/PUP |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/transactions-mccray-opts-out-two-placed-on-active-pup |website=Jaguars.com |date=August 1, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020}}</ref> and was moved back to the active roster three days later.<ref>{{cite news |last=Oehser |first=John |title=Transactions: Minshew, Hayden moved to active roster |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/transactions-minshew-hayden-moved-to-active-roster |website=Jaguars.com |date=August 4, 2020 |access-date=August 4, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 7, 2020, after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4.<ref>{{cite web |last=DiRocco |first=Michael |date=October 7, 2020 |title=Jacksonville Jaguars place D.J. Hayden on IR with hamstring injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30064322 |access-date=November 12, 2023 |work=ESPN}}</ref> He was activated on November 21, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Jaguars Make Roster Moves Before Tomorrow's Game Against Pittsburgh |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-before-tomorrow-s-game-against-pittsburgh |website=Jaguars.com |date=November 21, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2020 |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202184424/https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-before-tomorrow-s-game-against-pittsburgh |url-status=dead }}</ref> but placed back on injured reserve three days later after re-injuring his hamstring.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Acosta |first=J. P. |date=November 25, 2020 |title=Josh Allen among three defenders placed on IR |url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2020/11/25/21717679/josh-allen-among-three-jaguars-defenders-placed-on-ir |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Big Cat Country |publisher=SB Nation |language=en}}</ref>


=== Washington Commanders Football Team ===
=== Washington Commanders ===
On December 18, 2021, Hayden signed with the [[Washington Football Team]]'s practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|work=WashingtonFootball.com|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-activates-defensive-linemen-off-covid-list|date=December 18, 2021|accessdate=December 11, 2021|author=Washington Football Team Public Relations|title=Washington activates multiple defensive linemen off Reserve/COVID-19 list}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with Washington on January 19, 2022, but was released on April 8, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL roundup: Latest league news from Friday, April 8 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-roundup-latest-league-news-from-friday-april-8 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On December 18, 2021, Hayden signed with the [[Washington Football Team]]'s practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2021 |title=Washington activates multiple defensive linemen off Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-activates-defensive-linemen-off-covid-list |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=WashingtonFootball.com |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121103654/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-activates-defensive-linemen-off-covid-list |url-status=dead }}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with Washington on January 19, 2022, but was released on April 8, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 8, 2022 |title=NFL roundup: Latest league news from Friday, April 8 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-roundup-latest-league-news-from-friday-april-8 |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
{| class= "wikitable" float="left" border="1" style="text-align:center; width:45%;"
{| class= "wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
|! colspan="20" style="background: #000000; border: 2px solid #C4C8CB; color: #FFFFFF;" |{{center|'''NFL career statistics'''}}
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
! colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
|-
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! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
!colspan=4|Season !! colspan=4|Tackles !! colspan=6|Interceptions !! colspan=4|Fumbles
|-
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
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! Year !! Team !! GP !! GS !! Comb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sack !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
| 8 || 2 || 25 || 22 || 3 || 0.0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] || [[2013 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
| 8 || 2 || 25 || 22 || 3 || 0.0 || {{yes|1}} || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || {{yes|1}} || 0 || 0 || 0
| 10 || 8 || 47 || 42 || 5 || 0.0 || '''1''' || -1 || -1.0 || -1 || 0 || '''10''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
| 10 || 8 || 47 || 42 || 5 || 0.0 || {{yes|1}} || -1 || -1.0 || -1 || 0 || {{yes|10}} || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| '''16''' || '''13''' || '''70''' || '''64''' || 6 || 1.0 || '''1''' || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 8 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
| 16 || 13 || {{yes|70}} || {{yes|64}} || 6 || 1.0 || {{yes|1}} || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 8 || {{yes|1}} || 0 || 0 || 0
| 11 || 2 || 37 || 32 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] || [[2016 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| 11 || 2 || 37 || 32 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || {{yes|1}} || 0 || 0 || 0
| '''16''' || 1 || 44 || 36 || 8 || 0.5 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || '''2''' || '''27''' || '''1'''
|-
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] || [[2017 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]]
| 16 || 1 || 44 || 36 || 8 || 0.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || {{yes|2}} || {{yes|27}} || {{yes|1}}
| 10 || 6 || 46 || 39 || 7 || 1.0 || '''1''' || '''10''' || '''10.0''' || '''10''' || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] || [[2018 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]]
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]]
| 10 || 6 || 46 || 39 || 7 || 1.0 || {{yes|1}} || {{yes|10}} || {{yes|10.0}} || {{yes|10}} || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 15 || 8 || 41 || 32 || '''9''' || '''2.0''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || '''1''' || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] || [[2019 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]]
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]]
| 15 || 8 || 41 || 32 || {{yes|9}} || {{yes|2.0}} || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || {{yes|1}} || 1 || 0 || 0
| 5 || 1 || 18 || 15 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
![[2020 NFL season|2020]]
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Washington Football Team season|WAS]]
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
![[2020 Jacksonville Jaguars season|JAX]]
⚫
|5
|1
|18
|15
|3
|0.0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|1
|0
|0
|0
|0
|-
|-
⚫
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HaydDJ00.htm Career] !! 92 !! 41 !! 328 !! 282 !! 46 !! 4.5 !! 4 !! 10 !! 2.5 !! 10 !! 0 !! 46 !! 4 !! 2 !! 27 !! 1
![[2021 NFL season|2021]]
![[2021 Washington Football Team season|WAS]]
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0.0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
⚫
|-
⚫
! colspan="2" |Career !! 91 !! 41 !! 328 !! 282 !! 46 !! 4.5 !! 4 !! 10 !! 2.5 !! 10 !! 0 !! 46 !! 4 !! 2 !! 27 !! 1
|}
|}

==Death==
Hayden died as a result of a traffic collision in [[Houston]], on November 11, 2023, at the age of 33. He and two former University of Houston players were among six fatalities when a car ran a red light at 2:00 am local time and struck the SUV in which Hayden was a passenger.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Duarte |first=Joseph |date=November 11, 2023 |title=Former UH football player D.J. Hayden killed in collision near downtown Houston |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/dj-hayden-uh-raiders-killed-car-wreck-18485295.php |access-date=November 11, 2023 |website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewberry |first=Sarah |last2=Lev |first2=Jacob |date=November 12, 2023 |title=Former first-round NFL draft pick D.J. Hayden among 6 killed in Houston car crash |url=https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/11/11/sport/nfl-player-dj-hayden-houston-fatal-crash/index.html |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=CNN.com}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.djhayden.com Official website]
* [http://www.djhayden.com Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121209004949/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hayden_dj00.html Houston Cougars bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121209004949/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hayden_dj00.html Houston Cougars bio]
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Latest revision as of 18:40, 6 November 2024

D. J. Hayden
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Hayden with the Oakland Raiders in 2014
No. 25, 31, 14
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1990-06-27)June 27, 1990
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Died:November 11, 2023(2023-11-11) (aged 33)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Elkins (Missouri City, Texas)
College:
NFL draft:2013 / round: 1 / pick: 12
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-C-USA (2012)
  • Second-team All-C-USA (2011)
  • C-USA Newcomer of the Year (2011)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:328
Sacks:4.5
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:46
Interceptions:4
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derek Sherrard "D. J." Hayden Jr. (June 27, 1990 – November 11, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. Hayden was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Football Team / Commanders.

Early life

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Hayden attended Elkins High School in Missouri City. He was teammates with future NFL offensive lineman Jake Matthews.

College career

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In 2009, Hayden played 10 games as a freshman at Navarro College and recorded 23 tackles and one for loss. In his sophomore year, he helped lead Navarro College to its second NJCAA National Football Championship in the 2010 season. During the year, he played in all 11 games and recorded 33 solo tackles. In addition, he had six pass breakups and three interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. He also ranked #41 on Rivals.com's Top 50 Junior College players list. Hayden committed to the University of Houston on June 8, 2010, and enrolled in the university in 2011; thereafter, he played for the Houston Cougars football team in 2011 and 2012.

Junior year

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See also: 2011 Houston Cougars football team

Hayden played very well the first year with the Cougars. He instantly became a shutdown corner for the Houston defense and he led the team with 11 passes broken up. He also recorded 52 solo tackles, two interceptions with one touchdown return, 1.0 sacks, and a team-leading five forced fumbles. The season ended in the 2012 TicketCity Bowl with a win against #23 Penn State.

Senior year

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See also: 2012 Houston Cougars football team

Hayden started the first nine games of the season in top form. Over that span, he had 61 total tackles, eight passes defended, and four interceptions. Two of those interceptions were returned for touchdowns.

During practice, before his team's tenth game, he suffered a season-ending and life-threatening injury. He collided with a safety in a passing drill where the safety's knee struck Hayden in his chest.[1] The collision tore the inferior vena cava in his heart.[2] The injury itself is most commonly seen in high-speed vehicle accidents, and the fatality rate is 95% due to the massive loss of blood. He told the media at the NFL Combine that after the accident he could not see much out of his left eye. It just went pitch black and he suddenly felt cold and sleepy.

Despite the injury, Hayden earned first-team All-Conference USA honors.

College statistics

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Season GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Solo Ast Cmb Sck Int Yds TD PD FR FF
2011 13 52 14 66 1.0 2 58 1 13 2 5
2012 9 38 23 61 0.0 4 171 2 12 1 1
Career[3] 22 90 37 127 1.0 6 229 3 25 3 6

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Coming out of Houston, Hayden was a projected first or second-round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and analysts. He received an invitation to the NFL Combine, but was unable to perform any physical drills because he was recovering from his surgery. On March 18, 2013, he participated at Houston's Pro Day and completed the majority of drills, missing the bench, short shuttle, and three-cone drill after injuring a hamstring on his second attempt at the 40-yard dash. Hayden was ranked as the top cornerback prospect in the draft by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, ranked the seventh cornerback in the draft by NFL analyst John Norris, and the fourth-best cornerback by NFLDraftScout.com.[4][5]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+1⁄8 in
(1.81 m) 		191 lb
(87 kg) 		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.42 s 1.57 s 2.60 s 33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from Houston Pro Day/NFL Combine[6][7][8]

Oakland Raiders

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2013

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The Oakland Raiders selected Hayden in the first round (12th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.[9] He was the second cornerback taken that year, after Dee Milliner.[10] Hayden was the highest-selected defensive player from Houston since Wilson Whitley in 1977 until Ed Oliver was taken 9th overall in the 2019. During the Raiders' organized team activities (OTAs), Hayden was hospitalized with abdominal adhesions relating to his previous surgery and was able to have them removed.[11][12]

On July 25, 2013, the Oakland Raiders signed Hayden to a four-year, a fully guaranteed $10.32 million contract with a signing bonus of $5.88 million.[13]

Hayden competed with Mike Jenkins, Tracy Porter, Joselio Hanson, and Phillip Adams throughout training camp for the starting cornerback position.[14] Head coach Dennis Allen named him the third cornerback on the Raiders' depth chart behind Jenkins and Porter to begin the regular season.

Hayden made his professional regular season debut during the Raiders' 17–21 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, finishing with three solo tackles. On September 23, 2013, Hayden earned his first career start and made two solo tackles during 21–37 loss to the Denver Broncos. On October 6, 2013, he made a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted Philip Rivers for the first interception of his career during a 17–27 victory over the San Diego Chargers.[15] The following week, he made two solo tackles and forced the first fumble of his career in a 24–7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

On November 20, 2013, it was reported that Hayden would be placed on injured reserve for the remainder of his rookie season after undergoing sports hernia surgery.[16] He finished his rookie campaign with 25 combined tackles (22 solo), two pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble in two starts and eight games.

2014

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On August 26, 2014, the Oakland Raiders placed Hayden on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the first six games of the season due to a recurring foot injury.[17]

On October 26, 2014, Hayden made his season debut during a 13–23 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The next week, he made seven combined tackles and a pass deflection in a 24–30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. In Week 10, Hayden made his first start of the season and finished the game with three solo tackles and three pass deflections, and intercepted Denver Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning during a 17–41 loss.[18] In Week 16, he recorded a season-high six solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Raiders defeated the Buffalo Bills, 26–24. He finished 2014 with 47 combined tackles (42 solo), ten pass deflections, and an interception in eight starts and ten games.[19]

2015

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Hayden entered training camp slated as a starting cornerback after the Raiders chose not to re-sign Carlos Rogers and Tarell Brown.[20] The Oakland Raiders' new head coach, Jack Del Rio, named Hayden the starting corner, along with T. J. Carrie, to begin the regular season.[21]

Hayden started the Raiders' season-opening loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and collected four combined tackles. On October 25, 2015, he recorded ten solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted San Diego Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers in a 37–29 victory.[22] The following week, he accumulated three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and sacked Geno Smith for the first sack of his career in a 34–20 victory over the New York Jets.[23] In Week 9, Hayden made a career-high 13 combined tackles as the Raiders lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 35–38. He finished the season with a career-high 70 combined tackles (64 solo), eight pass deflections, a sack, and an interception in 16 games and 13 starts.[19]

2016

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On May 2, 2016, the Oakland Raiders announced that they would not be picking up Hayden's fifth-year option on his rookie contract.[13]

Hayden competed with Sean Smith, David Amerson, and T. J. Carrie for a starting cornerback position.[24] He was named the fourth cornerback on the Raiders' depth chart behind Smith, Amerson, and Carrie.

On October 2, 2016, he recorded a season-high six combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 28–27 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 7, he collected a season-high five solo tackles and made two pass deflections during a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. On November 6, 2016, Hayden made his first start of the season and.recorded two combined tackles and a pass deflection, as the Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos 30–20. He finished his final year in Oakland with 37 combined tackles (32 solo) and six pass deflections in 11 games and two starts.[19]

On December 3, 2016, Hayden was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[25]

Detroit Lions

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On March 10, 2017, the Detroit Lions signed Hayden to a one-year, $3.75 million contract with $2.25 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1 million.[26][13]

Hayden competed with Nevin Lawson, Teez Tabor, and Quandre Diggs throughout training camp for a starting cornerback position. He was named the Detroit Lions' third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Darius Slay and Nevin Lawson.[27]

In his debut with the Detroit Lions, Hayden recorded three solo tackles in a 35–23 win against the Arizona Cardinals. On September 24, 2017, he recorded a season-high seven combined tackles during a 26–30 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.[19] On November 19, 2017, Hayden recovered the fumble after Chicago Bears' quarterback Mitchell Trubisky bobbled the snap. Hayden returned it for a 27-yard touchdown and also assisted on a tackle during the Lions' 27–24 victory.[28]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Hayden with the Jaguars in 2019

On March 14, 2018, Hayden signed a three-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars worth $19 million, with $9.5 million guaranteed.[29][30]

Hayden was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list by the Jaguars at the start of training camp on August 1, 2020,[31] and was moved back to the active roster three days later.[32] He was placed on injured reserve on October 7, 2020, after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4.[33] He was activated on November 21, 2020,[34] but placed back on injured reserve three days later after re-injuring his hamstring.[35]

Washington Commanders

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On December 18, 2021, Hayden signed with the Washington Football Team's practice squad.[36] He signed a reserve/future contract with Washington on January 19, 2022, but was released on April 8, 2022.[37]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2013 OAK 8 2 25 22 3 0.0 1 0 0.0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
2014 OAK 10 8 47 42 5 0.0 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 10 0 0 0 0
2015 OAK 16 13 70 64 6 1.0 1 1 1.0 1 0 8 1 0 0 0
2016 OAK 11 2 37 32 5 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0
2017 DET 16 1 44 36 8 0.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 9 0 2 27 1
2018 JAX 10 6 46 39 7 1.0 1 10 10.0 10 0 4 0 0 0 0
2019 JAX 15 8 41 32 9 2.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 1 1 0 0
2020 JAX 5 1 18 15 3 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2021 WAS 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 92 41 328 282 46 4.5 4 10 2.5 10 0 46 4 2 27 1

Death

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Hayden died as a result of a traffic collision in Houston, on November 11, 2023, at the age of 33. He and two former University of Houston players were among six fatalities when a car ran a red light at 2:00 am local time and struck the SUV in which Hayden was a passenger.[38][39]

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