HBCU Legacy Bowl Defensive MVP with Explosive Sack Production
Alabama A&M's Zareon Hayes dominated the 2024 HBCU Legacy Bowl with 4 sacks to earn Defensive MVP honors, building on his 10.5 TFL in the 2023 season as a high-motor DE who plays with relentless intensity and sharp football IQ. At 6-1, 240 lbs, this redshirt senior from Dillon, SC, stands out for his disruptive edge-rushing ability and versatility from high school highlights—making him a gritty, undervalued gem for teams seeking developmental pass-rush depth with pro upside. Watch for his post-college trajectory after that all-star showcase.
