Josh Hayes, CB, Kansas State. Ranked #470 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 7 projection); Tampa Bay drafted him in Round 6, pick 181.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
45ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | TB | 9-8 | — | — | 1 | 22% | 17 |
| '24 | TB | 10-7 | — | 3 | 18 | 82% | 73 |
| '25 | TB | 8-9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | — |
| Rookie Contract | — | 0 | 3 | 26 | 76% | 45 | |
| Career | — | 0 | 3 | 26 | 76% | 45 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | TB | 73% | 279 |
| '24 | TB | 56% | 242 |
| '25 | TB | 82% | 364 |
| Career | 70% | 885 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2023 draft class.
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Height
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Weight
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
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Hand Size
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2023 draft class.
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Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
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Vertical Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Josh Hayes leads all CBs from the 2023 draft class in career pass deflections.