Tae Hayes
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Decatur, Alabama, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | August 19, 1997 Decatur, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Decatur (Alabama) | ||||||||
| College | Appalachian State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2019: undrafted | ||||||||
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Ke'Montae Tayvon "Tae" Hayes (born August 19, 1997) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
Jacksonville Jaguars
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 9+1⁄8 in (1.76 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | 29+7⁄8 in (0.76 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.56 s | 1.57 s | 2.62 s | 4.19 s | 6.90 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) | 10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) | 17 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[1] | ||||||||||||
Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent but was released before the start of the 2019 season.[2] He was later signed to the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster to replace injured wide receiver Marqise Lee.[3] He was waived on December 12, 2019.[4]
Miami Dolphins
On December 13, 2019, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[5]
On September 5, 2020, Hayes was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[6][7] He was elevated to the active roster on September 24 and October 31 for the team's Weeks 3 and 8 games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[8][9] Hayes was released by the Dolphins on November 23.[10]
Minnesota Vikings
On December 2, 2020, Hayes signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.[11] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[12] Hayes signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 4.[13] On March 5, he was waived by the Vikings.[14]
Arizona Cardinals
On May 17, 2021, Hayes signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[15] He was waived by the Cardinals on August 5.
Carolina Panthers (first stint)
On December 30, 2021, Hayes was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[16]
Birmingham Stallions
Hayes was selected with second pick of the ninth round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Birmingham Stallions.[17]
Carolina Panthers (second stint)
On August 4, 2022, Hayes signed with the Carolina Panthers.[18] He was waived on August 30, and re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[19][20] Hayes was promoted to the active roster on October 25.[21] He was waived on December 10 and re-signed to the practice squad.[22] Hayes was released by Carolina on December 20.
New England Patriots
On December 27, 2022, Hayes was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[23] He was promoted to the active roster four days later.[24] On January 6, 2023, Hayes signed a two-year contract with New England. However, he was waived by the Patriots on February 15.[25] On May 9, Hayes re-signed with the Patriots.[26][27] He was waived again on June 12.
Detroit Lions
On August 4, 2023, Hayes signed with the Detroit Lions.[28] He was waived on August 11.[29]
Baltimore Ravens
On August 13, 2023, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens.[30] He was waived on August 29.[31] Hayes was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4.[32] He was released from the practice squad on September 12.[33]
New York Jets
On October 3, 2023, Hayes was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.[34] He signed a reserve/future contract with New York on January 8, 2024.[35] Hayes was released by the Jets on June 24.[36]