D. J. Hayden

Total tackles	328
Sacks	4.5
Forced fumbles	4
Fumble recoveries	3
Pass deflections	46
Interceptions	4
Defensive touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

D. J. Hayden
	Hayden with the Oakland Raiders in 2014
No. 25, 31, 14
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	June 27, 1990; Houston, Texas, U.S.
Died	November 11, 2023 (aged 33); Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Elkins (Missouri City, Texas)
College	Navarro (2009–2010); Houston (2011–2012);
NFL draft	2013: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Career history
	Oakland Raiders (2013–2016); Detroit Lions (2017); Jacksonville Jaguars (2018–2020); Washington Football Team (2021);
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-C-USA (2012); Second-team All-C-USA (2011); C-USA Newcomer of the Year (2011);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles
Total tackles	328
Sacks	4.5
Forced fumbles	4
Fumble recoveries	3
Pass deflections	46
Interceptions	4
Defensive touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.