 Hayden with the Oakland Raiders in 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | June 27, 1990 Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Died: | November 11, 2023 (aged 33) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Elkins (Missouri City, Texas) | ||||||||||||||||
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| NFL draft: | 2013 / round: 1 / pick: 12 | ||||||||||||||||
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Derek Sherrard "D. J." Hayden Jr. (June 27, 1990 – November 11, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. Hayden was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Football Team / Commanders.