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Nick Hayden

DT

A 6th-round pick (181st overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, Nick Hayden has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2015 with DAL, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. His 49.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 55th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'4", 303#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 6, 181st overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2015

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31.2

9th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.55
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.77
Availability×0.1-1.75

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015DAL49.915
2014DAL39.915
2013DAL44.516
2011CIN351
2010CAR43.512
2009CAR41.86
2008CAR31.22

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Nick Hayden has played in 67 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CAR (2008–2010), CIN (2011), DAL (2013–2015).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2015: a 49.9, in the 55th percentile among DEFs that year.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonARI——
Week 16NYG—39.8
Week 17NO—39.7

Nick Hayden — common questions

What position does Nick Hayden play?
Nick Hayden is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Nick Hayden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nick Hayden has played for CAR (2008–2010), CIN (2011), DAL (2013–2015).
Where did Nick Hayden go to college?
Nick Hayden played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Nick Hayden drafted?
Nick Hayden was selected in round 6, 181st overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Nick Hayden scored?
Nick Hayden has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Nick Hayden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nick Hayden rated 49.9 for 2015, the 55th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2008

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