Kaleb Hayes
Kaleb Hayes is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and BYU Cougars.
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.
College career
Oregon State
In Hayes first two collegiate seasons in 2018 and 2019, he totaled 46 tackles, eight pass deflections, and an interception, in 17 games. Hayes decided to sit out of the 2020 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Hayes decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
BYU
Hayes decided to transfer to play for the BYU Cougars. In the 2021 season, Hayes tallied 26 tackles and 12 pass deflections in his first year with the Cougars. Heading into the 2022 season, Hayes was named one of the team captains for the Cougars. 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.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
After not being drafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023. However during final roster cuts, Hayes was released by the Jaguars.
On August 31, 2023, Hayes signed to the New York Giants practice squad. On January 8, 2024, after spending the entire 2023 season on the Giants practice squad, Hayes signed a futures contract with New York. He was waived on August 11, 2024.
Denver Broncos
On August 12, 2024, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos. He was waived on August 26, 2024.
Green Bay Packers
On January 14, 2025, Hayes signed a reserve/futures contract with the Green Bay Packers. He was released by the Packers on May 21.
Chicago Bears
On July 4, 2025, Hayes signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League. However, Hayes signed with the Chicago Bears on August 12, meaning he was never active for the Panthers in any practices or games. On August 25, Hayes was waived by the Bears.