[1] Hayes transferred to Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan going into his senior year.

[2] He was rated a five star recruit and initially committed to play college football at USC while he was at St.

[4][5] Hayes played five seasons for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and joined the team as an early enrollee.

[6] He became a starter as a sophomore after being part of Notre Dame's defensive line rotation as a freshman.

[14] He was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions on September 27, 2021.