Gump Hayes

De'Chavon "Gump" Hayes (born July 18, 1992) is an American former professional football cornerback who played for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Lackawanna College and Arizona State.

Early life De'Chavon Hayes was born on July 18, 1992. Hayes said he acquired the nickname "Gump" when he was in sixth or seventh grade when he was playing outside and someone said he had "Forrest Gump speed."

Hayes enrolled at Arizona State University to play for the Sun Devils. He redshirted the 2014 season.

Professional career Arizona Cardinals After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft, Hayes signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 2, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017. On November 25, 2018, the Stampeders won the 106th Grey Cup against the Ottawa Redblacks by a score of 27–16.

Hayes re-signed with Calgary on February 15, 2019. He was later released on June 8, 2019.

Ottawa Redblacks Hayes was signed to the practice roster of the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks on July 22, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on August 16, placed on injured reserve on October 6, activated from injured reserve on October 18, and placed on injured reserve again on October 25, 2019. He dressed in seven games, all starts, overall during the 2019 season, totaling 22 tackles, three interceptions for 53 yards, and four pass breakups.

The 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hayes re-signed with the Redblacks on January 29, 2021. He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, actived from injured reserve on September 2, placed on injured reserve again on October 10, moved to the practice roster on October 15, promoted back to the active roster on October 28, moved back to the practice roster on November 18, and released on November 20, 2021. Overall, Hayes dressed in seven games, all starts, for Ottawa during the 2021 season, posting 13 tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups.