Dallan Hayden (born June 22, 2003) is an American football running back for the Colorado Buffaloes. He previously played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Dallan Hayden
Colorado Buffaloes – No. 5
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2003-06-22) June 22, 2003 (age 21)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolChristian Brothers
(Memphis, Tennessee)

High school career

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Hayden attended Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Over his junior and senior seasons, he rushed for 4,012 yards and 57 touchdowns combined and was named Tennessee's Mr. Football both years.[1] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[2][3]

College career

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Ohio State

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As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2022, Hayden earned playing time alongside TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams.[4][5][6]

On April 8, 2024, Hayden announced that he would enter the transfer portal.[7]

Colorado

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On April 22, 2024, Hayden announced that he would transfer to Colorado.[8]

Statistics

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Season Games Rushing Receiving
GP Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD
Ohio State Buckeyes
2022 10 111 553 5.0 5 4 23 0
2023 3 19 110 5.8 1 1 −2 0
Colorado Buffaloes
2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 13 130 663 5.8 6 5 21 0

Personal life

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His father, Aaron Hayden, played for the University of Tennessee and in the National Football League (NFL).[9]

References

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  1. ^ Spears, Joseph (December 7, 2021). "Dallan Hayden has a second Mr. Football award, now ready to go to Ohio State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Harrington, Joe (December 15, 2021). "Dallan Hayden, Tennessee Mr. Football , 4-star running back, signs with Ohio State football". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Ohio State gets commitment from running back prospect Dallan Hayden
  4. ^ "Hayden ready if called upon". Delaware Gazette. November 18, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Could Ohio State need Dallan Hayden to be the running back version of Cardale Jones?
  6. ^ DALLAN HAYDEN GOING FULL SPEED INTO FIRST FALL CAMP
  7. ^ Wohl, Sophia (April 8, 2024). "Football: Hayden hits the transfer portal". The Lantern. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (April 22, 2024). "Colorado adds former Ohio State RB Dallan Hayden". ESPN. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Ohio State football signee Dallan Hayden is ready to create
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