For the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League, Casey Hayward Jr. plays cornerback in American football. He is 1.80 m tall and 87 kg in weight. He was a three-sport star in football, basketball, and track while he was a student at Perry High School. He attended Vanderbilt University after high school, where he played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores from 2008 to 2011.
He started playing during his first year and switched to cornerback permanently. He tied the school record most interceptions (15) in his final year as a Vanderbilt Commodore. In addition, he recorded 62 tackles and seven interceptions, which ranks third among all Vanderbilt players in a single season. Sports Illustrated selected him an All-American for the middle of the season.
He was the first Vanderbilt All-American in four years when, at the conclusion of the season, he was selected to the second team by the Walter Camp Foundation. In the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Hayward. Against the San Francisco 49ers in the Green Bay Packers’ season opener, he played in his first regular-season game as a professional.
His three-year deal with the San Diego Chargers was finalized in March 2016. For his efforts in 2020’s opening week, he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. The Chargers released him in March 2021. On May 4, 2021, he committed to the Las Vegas Raiders. He committed to the Atlanta Falcons in March 2022 to a two-year, $11 million deal.
How Much Does Casey Hayward Make?
Casey Hayward makes an annual salary of $5.5 million per his contract with the Falcons.