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.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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 pick
Career history
	Oakland Raiders (2013–2016); Detroit Lions (2017); Jacksonville Jaguars (2018–2020); Washington Football Team (2021);
Career highlights and awards
	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.