Dallan Hayden
| Memphis Tigers | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 22, 2003 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Christian Brothers (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Dallan Hayden (born June 22, 2003) is an American college football running back for the Memphis Tigers. He previously played for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Colorado Buffaloes.
High school career
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
Ohio State
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
On April 22, 2024, Hayden announced that he would transfer to Colorado.[8]
On December 26, 2025, Hayden announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.[9]
Statistics
| 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 | 11 | 64 | 196 | 3.1 | 1 | 17 | 132 | 0 | ||||||
| 2025 | 10 | 70 | 326 | 4.7 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | ||||||
| Career | 34 | 264 | 1,185 | 4.5 | 8 | 26 | 168 | 0 | ||||||
Personal life
His father, Aaron Hayden, played for the University of Tennessee and in the National Football League (NFL).[10]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ohio State gets commitment from running back prospect Dallan Hayden
- ^ "Hayden ready if called upon". Delaware Gazette. November 18, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Could Ohio State need Dallan Hayden to be the running back version of Cardale Jones?
- ^ DALLAN HAYDEN GOING FULL SPEED INTO FIRST FALL CAMP
- ^ Wohl, Sophia (April 8, 2024). "Football: Hayden hits the transfer portal". The Lantern. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Rittenberg, Adam (April 22, 2024). "Colorado adds former Ohio State RB Dallan Hayden". ESPN. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Strella, Charlie (December 27, 2025). "Colorado Buffaloes' junior running back to enter NCAA transfer portal". Buffaloes Wire. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ Ohio State football signee Dallan Hayden is ready to create
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