Aaron Chautezz Hayden (born April 13, 1973) is a former

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in the

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who played for the

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, the

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, and the

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. Hayden was drafted in the fourth round of the

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out of the

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. He played 4 years in the NFL, and retired in 1998.

College career

Hayden attended the

, where he played for the

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for his entire college career.

College statistics

Professional career

Hayden was drafted by the

during the

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in the fourth round, 104th overall.

San Diego Chargers

During the 1995 season, Hayden would make his NFL regular season debut in Week 11 against the

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. However, it wouldn't be until Week 14 before getting his first career touchdown in a 31–13 win against the

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. He would have 2 touchdowns that game. He would also make a start in the playoffs where the Chargers would lose against the Indianapolis Colts in the wild card round. Hayden would rush 80 yards in 18 carries in the game. Hayden would return to San Diego for the 1996 season for 11 games, where he would record 55 carries for 166 yards, with no touchdowns.

Green Bay Packers

For the 1997 season, Hayden was signed by the Green Bay Packers. With Green Bay, he rushed for 148 yards with 32 carries in the regular season, helping the Packer make the playoffs. Throughout the playoffs, Hayden would see little time on the field. The Packers would end up making Super Bowl XXXII, losing 24–31 against the Denver Broncos.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

Personal life

His son, Dallan Hayden, plays college football for the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hayden, Aaron 1973 births Living people Players of American football from Detroit American football running backs Mumford High School alumni Tennessee Volunteers football players San Diego Chargers players Green Bay Packers players Philadelphia Eagles players