Hayden Meese is an instinctive, physical safety who’s already flashed playmaking upside at Davidson
In the 2025 season, Hayden Meese appeared in 7 games for Davidson and recorded 9 total tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass defended, a tidy start for a young safety with ball skills.[3][12] The 5-foot-10, 170-175 pound sophomore from Wooster, Ohio brings proven leadership from high school, where he was a two-time captain and multi-time all-district/all-conference pick, suggesting a competitive, steady presence rather than a one-play highlight machine.[1] If you want a safety who can play with toughness, instincts, and a little bit of “find the football” swagger, Meese is the kind of under-the-radar fit worth caring about.[1][12]
