Adam Hayward (born June 23, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for the Portland State Vikings. After his professional football days, he was a Firefighter/EMT in Florida.

Early life

A linebacker at Marina High School, Adam was unnerved by the idea of playing the position of Safety for Colorado State University, He took a year off from football at Colorado to take care of some family issues. Eventually, he found his place starting as an outside linebacker for Portland State University under Tim Walsh.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hayward was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round (184th pick) of the 2007 NFL draft.

Washington Redskins

On March 10, 2014, Hayward signed a three-year deal with the Washington Redskins. He was placed on injured reserve due to a tibial plateau fracture in his right leg on November 24. He suffered the fracture after jumping to catch the ball during a punt in the Week 12 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Hayward tore one of his ACLs in the second 2015 preseason games against the Detroit Lions. On August 22, 2015, the Redskins placed him on injured reserve for the second time in a row.

Hayward was released on July 22, 2016.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2007TAM120151230.00000000000
2008TAM160131120.00000000000
2009TAM151231940.00000000000
2010TAM163292271.03000020200
2011TAM162332940.02000000000
2012TAM165241860.01000020000
2013TAM162261970.01000010000
2014WAS11013940.00000000000
11813176139371.07000050200

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2007TAM100000.00000000000
100000.00000000000

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