Central Arkansas DB Michael Hayes: a young, compact defender with upside and Bear Country buzz
Michael Hayes is a Central Arkansas defensive back whose profile suggests a developing, physical cover man with special-teams value and room to grow, but publicly available stat detail is thin and UCA’s roster lists no 2026 statistics yet. Listed around 5'10" and 170–180 pounds depending on source, he brings a smaller, quicker DB build that can fit well in subpackages and coverage roles if his instincts and tackling hold up. The key question for teams is projection: he looks like an athlete worth monitoring for effort, versatility, and developmental upside rather than immediate headline production.
