a tough, versatile RB with proven burst, but still looking for a bigger 2024 role
Hayden is worth watching because he brings **compact, downhill running** and enough **receiving utility** to fit in a modern backfield, but his Colorado production in the 2024 season was modest: 196 rushing yards, 132 receiving yards and 1 total TD across 11 games[1]. He showed the ability to handle work in stretches, including 20 rushing yards in the 2024 opener against North Dakota State[3], and his career profile includes 986 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns across four college seasons[4]. His transfer-portal buzz also suggests a player still searching for the right fit and clearer path to touches[5].
