Tae Hayes

Ke'Montae Tayvon "Tae" Hayes (born August 19, 1997) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for Appalachian State.

Tae Hayes
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-19) August 19, 1997
Decatur, Alabama
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Decatur
(Decatur, AL)
College:Appalachian State
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:16
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 9+1⁄8 in
(1.76 m)		 188 lb
(85 kg)		 29+7⁄8 in
(0.76 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		4.56 s1.57 s2.62 s4.19 s6.90 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent but was released before the start of the 2019 season.[2] He was later signed to the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster to replace injured wide receiver Marqise Lee.[3] He was waived on December 12, 2019.[4]

Miami Dolphins

On December 13, 2019, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[5]

On September 5, 2020, Hayes was waived by the Dolphins and signed to the practice squad two days later.[6][7] He was elevated to the active roster on September 24 and October 31 for the team's weeks 3 and 8 games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[8][9] He was released on November 23, 2020.[10]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 2, 2020, Hayes signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.[11] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 4, 2021.[13] On March 5, 2021, he was waived by the Vikings.[14]

Arizona Cardinals

On May 17, 2021, Hayes signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[15] He was waived on August 5, 2021.

Carolina Panthers

On December 30, 2021, Hayes was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[16]

Birmingham Stallions

Hayes was selected with second pick of the ninth round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the Birmingham Stallions.[17]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

On August 4, 2022, Hayes signed with the Carolina Panthers.[18] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25.[21] He was waived on December 10 and re-signed to the practice squad.[22] He was released on December 20.

New England Patriots

On December 27, 2022, Hayes was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[23] He was promoted to the active roster four days later.[24] On January 6, 2023, Hayes signed a two year contract with New England. He was waived on February 15, 2023.[25]

References
  1. "2019 Draft Scout Tae Hayes, Appalachian State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  2. Day, Ryan (August 30, 2019). "Jaguars cut CB Tae Hayes". Big Cat Country.
  3. "Jags place WR Marqise Lee on IR, promote CB Tae Hayes to main roster". October 29, 2019.
  4. "Jaguars promote WR C.J. Board to active roster". Jaguars.com. December 12, 2019.
  5. "Dolphins Awarded Cornerback Tae Hayes Off Waivers". MiamiDolphins.com. December 13, 2019.
  6. "Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 5, 2020.
  7. "Dolphins Announce Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. September 7, 2020.
  8. "Dolphins Elevate Tae Hayes to Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  9. "Tae Hayes, Benito Jones Elevated to Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. October 31, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  10. Alain Poupart [@apoupartFins] (November 23, 2020). "The Dolphins have released two players off the practice squad: CB Tae Hayes and LB Donald Payne" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  11. "Vikings Activate Adam Thielen from Reserve/COVID-19 list; Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. December 2, 2020.
  12. White, Jack (January 2, 2021). "Vikings elevate Eddie Yarbrough, Tae Hayes and Cordrea Tankersley to the active roster". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  13. "Vikings Sign 9 Players to Reserve/Future Deals". Vikings.com. January 4, 2021.
  14. Simmons, Myles (March 5, 2021). "Vikings release Tae Hayes, Cordrea Tankersley". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  15. Urban, Darren (May 17, 2021). "Cardinals Sign CB Tae Hayes After Rookie Minicamp Tryout". AZCardinals.com.
  16. Gantt, Darin (December 30, 2021). "Panthers place three more on COVID-19 list, activate one". Panthers.com.
  17. Inabinnett, Mark (February 23, 2022). "USFL drafts 10 players with Alabama football roots". Al.com. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  18. Vashee, Rushil (August 4, 2022). "Panthers reportedly signing USFL champion Tae Hayes". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  19. "Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster". Panthers.com. August 30, 2022.
  20. "Panthers add 14 to practice squad". Panthers.com. August 31, 2022.
  21. Gantt, Darin (October 25, 2022). "Panthers place Henry Anderson on NFI, sign two players". Panthers.com.
  22. Gantt, Darin (December 10, 2022). "Panthers activate Henry Anderson for Seahawks game". Panthers.com.
  23. "Patriots Sign DB Tae Hayes to the Practice Squad; Place TE Scotty Washington on the Practice Squad Injured Reserve List". Patriots.com. December 27, 2022.
  24. "Patriots Sign Tae Hayes to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Place DB Jack Jones on Injured Reserve; Elevate Two Players to the Active Roster". Patriots.com. December 31, 2022.
  25. "Patriots Release Three Players". Patriots.com. February 15, 2023.
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