NFL Draft Profile: Kaleb Hayes, Cornerback, BYU Cougars

NFL Draft profile scouting report for BYU CB Kaleb Hayes

Kaleb Hayes
BYU Cougars

#18
Pos: CB
Ht: 5110
Wt: 190
Hand: 848
Arm: 3348
Wing: 8100
40: 4.55
DOB: 3/19/1999
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
High School: San Gorgonio
Eligibility: 2023

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Background:

This season, Hayes played in 12 games, starting 10 of them. He recorded 41 tackles (26 solo) and seven pass breakups. Finishes BYU career with 18 pass breakups, surpassing current Los Angeles Charger Michael Davis for No. 5 at BYU in career pass breakups since 2000. In 2021, Hayes was one of 26 on the team to play in all 13 games, starting the last 10 straight. He accumulated 26 total tackles (21 solo) and 12 pass breakups. Some accolades he received for the year include Pro Football Network Independent Defensive Back of the Year, Phil Steele All-Independent First Team Defense, Pro Football Network All-Independent First Team Defense, and part of Pro Football Network All-Independent Defensive Secondary of the Year. Played at Oregon State from 2017-2020.