Powerful Aliquippa back flashed briefly for Penn State in 2025
Hayes entered Penn State as a highly regarded Pennsylvania recruit with a strong compact frame, but in the 2025 season he saw only one game of action and logged 3 carries for 18 yards in the Pinstripe Bowl, so the on-field sample is tiny[1][2]. His value proposition is still built more on recruiting pedigree, power, and upside than college production, and his hometown-to-state-school fit gives him a built-in familiarity with the program’s culture[2][5]. If a team wants a developmental back with burst potential and lower-mileage wear, he’s intriguing; if it wants proven production, the résumé is still mostly promise[1][2].
