Hayden Hatten


Hayden Hatten is an American professional football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Idaho Vandals and was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Hatten attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. He previously attended Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona where he recorded 68 receptions for 1,029 yards and 16 touchdowns as junior. After originally being committed to Brown, Hatten flipped his commitment to play college football at the University of Idaho.

College career

After playing relatively sparingly in 2019, Hatten's production increased during the 2021 spring season, tallying 43 receptions for 613 yards and three touchdowns and being named to the First team All-Big Sky. The following season, Hatten would battle a shoulder injury and only appear in three games, catching 12 receptions for 215 yards and three touchdowns. In 2022, he led the FCS and broke the program record for single season receiving touchdowns, and finished the season with 1,209 receiving yards, earning All-American honors. In 2023, Hatten recorded 1,231 yards and nine touchdowns before declaring for the 2024 NFL draft on December 15, 2023.
Hatten finished his college career as Idaho's all-time leader in receiving touchdowns with 33 and he finished his career with over 3,000 yards receiving.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Hatten signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. He was waived on August 27. On September 10, Hatten was suspended 5 games by the NFL.

BC Lions

On November 29, 2024, Hatten signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 1, 2025.

Personal life

Hatten is of Mexican descent through his mother. His identical twin, Hogan, played with him at Idaho.