ABOUT DJ HAYDEN
NFL cornerback who became known during his rookie season after being drafted 12th overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2013. He also played for the Detroit Lions , Jacksonville Jaguars , and Washington Commanders .
He helped Navarro College win a NJCAA National Football Championship before transferring to the University of Houston his junior year.
He earned C-USA Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors and was a First-team All-C-USA selection during his two-year career at the University of Houston. His football fame has led him to amass over 30,000 followers on X.
He was born to Tori and Derek Hayden in Houston, Texas.
He had his first NFL interception against Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers on October 6, 2013.
