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Kaleb Hayes
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Hayes with the Denver Broncos in 2024
No. 12 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
PositionCornerback
Roster status
Active
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (1999-03-19) March 19, 1999 (age 27)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Gorgonio
(San Bernardino, California)
CollegeOregon State (2017–2020)
BYU (2021–2022)
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kaleb Hayes (born March 19, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and BYU Cougars.

Early life

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Hayes attended high school at San Gorgonio. Coming out of high school, Hayes was rated as a three star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Oregon State Beavers.[1][2]

College career

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Oregon State

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In Hayes first two collegiate seasons in 2018 and 2019, he totaled 46 tackles, eight pass deflections, and an interception, in 17 games.[3][4] Hayes decided to sit out of the 2020 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Hayes decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

BYU

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Hayes decided to transfer to play for the BYU Cougars.[7][8] In the 2021 season, Hayes tallied 26 tackles and 12 pass deflections in his first year with the Cougars.[9] Heading into the 2022 season, Hayes was named one of the team captains for the Cougars.[10] During the 2022 season, Hayes played in twelve games, while making ten starts for the Cougars, where he notched 41 tackles and seven pass deflections.[11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m)		194 lb
(88 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 4+1⁄4 in
(1.94 m)		4.33 s1.54 s2.53 s4.27 s6.88 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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After not being drafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023.[13][14] However during final roster cuts, Hayes was released by the Jaguars.[15]

New York Giants

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On August 31, 2023, Hayes signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[16][17] On January 8, 2024, after spending the entire 2023 season on the Giants practice squad, Hayes signed a futures contract with New York.[18] He was waived on August 11, 2024.

Denver Broncos

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On August 12, 2024, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[19] He was waived on August 26, 2024.[20]

Green Bay Packers

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On January 14, 2025, Hayes signed a reserve/futures contract with the Green Bay Packers.[21] He was released by the Packers on May 21.[22]

Chicago Bears

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On July 4, 2025, Hayes signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL).[23] However, Hayes signed with the Chicago Bears on August 12, meaning he was never active for the Panthers in any practices or games.[24] On August 25, Hayes was waived by the Bears.[25]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Hayes signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 20, 2026.[26]

References

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  1. ↑ Singer, Mike (December 21, 2016). "The Latest on Oregon State Commit Kaleb Hayes". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ Marshall, Pete (September 28, 2016). "San Gorgonio football's Kaleb Hayes picks Oregon State". San Bernardino Sun. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Kaleb Hayes". Sports Reference. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  4. ↑ Lundquist, Casey (April 16, 2021). "Get to Know BYU Football Commit Kaleb Hayes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ Drew, Jay (September 16, 2022). "'A little bit emotional for me': How BYU's Kaleb Hayes, a former Oregon State player, is approaching showdown with ex-rival Oregon". Deseret News. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Oregon State DB Kaleb Hayes enters transfer portal". Super West Sports. January 14, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ Harper, Mitch. "BYU's Kaleb Hayes Has Elite Athletic Profile Among Draft Hopefuls". KSL Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ Drew, Jay (November 18, 2022). "Senior cornerbacks Kaleb Hayes and D'Angelo Mandell leave legacy of leadership, humor". Deseret News. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Kaleb Hayes, Cornerback, BYU Cougars". Sports Illustrated. January 29, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ Drew, Jay (August 29, 2022). "Here are the Cougars' eight team captains for 2022 football season". Deseret News. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ Drew, Jay (March 24, 2023). "BYU Pro Day: Jaren Hall and Puka Nacua run the 40, but cornerback Kaleb Hayes steals the show". Deseret News. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kaleb Hayes College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  13. ↑ Oehser, John (May 1, 2023). "The 2023 Offseason: Undrafted Free Agents Bring Rookie Class to 23". Jaguars.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  14. ↑ Ireland, Kyle. "BYU DB Kaleb Hayes Signs UDFA Deal With Jaguars". KSL Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  15. ↑ Clemons, Gene (June 10, 2024). "New York Giants 2024 Training Camp Preview: DB Kaleb Hayes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  16. ↑ Rivardo, Anthony (August 31, 2023). "Giants add developmental CB with elite athleticism to their practice squad". Empire Sports Media. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  17. ↑ Valentine, Ed. "CB Kaleb Hayes making long-shot bid for New York Giants' roster". Big Blue View. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Giants sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Broncos claim DB Kaleb Hayes off waivers from Giants". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  20. ↑ DiLalla, Aric. "Broncos make series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday's deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Packers announce reserve/future signings Jan. 14, 2025". Packers.com. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Packers sign CB Gregory Junior". packers.com. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  23. ↑ Larsen, James. "Michigan Panthers Sign Free Agent CB Kaleb Hayes". PFnewsroom. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". chicagobears.com. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. August 25, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Ticats sign defensive end Brian Ugwu, defensive back Kaleb Hayes". CFL.ca. January 20, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
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