Eric Hayes

Eric Gerard Hayes (born November 12, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected by the Seahawks in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL draft after playing college football for the Florida State Seminoles. Hayes was also a member of the Connecticut Coyotes of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life Eric Gerard Hayes was born on November 12, 1967, in Tampa, Florida. He attended C. Leon King High School in Tampa.

College career Hayes was a four-year letterman for the Florida State Seminoles from 1986 to 1989. He was redshirted in 1985.

Professional career Hayes was selected by the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL in the fifth round, with the 119th pick, of the 1990 NFL draft. He played in all 16 games his rookie year in 1990.

He signed with the Los Angeles Rams on September 21, 1992, and played in one game during the 1992 season before being released on October 2, 1992.