Baylor Hayes

Baylor Hayes is an American college football quarterback for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. He previously played for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers.

Early life Hayes attended Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Florida, before transferring to Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee, prior to his senior year after his family moved to Tennessee. As Brentwood's starting quarterback during his senior season, Hayes threw for 2,093 yards and 23 touchdowns. Following his graduation, he committed to play college football at East Tennessee State University. Following the conclusion of the season, Hayes entered the transfer portal. On April 23, 2025, he announced his transfer to the University of Tulsa to play for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, following head coach Tre Lamb. Hayes entered the 2026 season as the backup to Kirk Francis. He made his Tulsa debut against New Mexico State following an injury to Francis, throwing for 134 yards and accounting for two touchdowns. In his first start for the Golden Hurricane, Hayes threw for 189 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Against rival Oklahoma State, he completed 23 passes for 219 yards and one touchdown in Tulsa's 19–12 victory over the Cowboys, the program's first win in Stillwater since 1951. Following Tulsa's bye week in October, Hayes was named the Golden Hurricane's starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. He finished the 2025 season appearing in 10 games, including nine starts, throwing for 2,158 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions while rushing for 188 yards and three touchdowns.

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Personal life Hayes' sister, Kai, played soccer for the Baylor Bears.