Hyder played linebacker and defensive end for Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Austin, Texas.

Hyder was ranked as a 3-star prospect by Rivals.com and held offers from Cincinnati, Iowa State, Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas Tech, Toledo, and Utah.

Hyder concluded the season with All-Big 12 Conference honors from Phil Steele, the Austin-American Statesman, the Associated Press, and CBS Sports, among others.

On May 11, 2014, the New York Jets signed Hyder to a three-year, $1.53 million contract as an undrafted free agent defensive tackle after he was not selected during the 2014 NFL draft.

Hyder did not make the final 53 man roster out of training camp but was resigned to the practice squad after clearing waivers.

In the first game of the regular season, Hyder recorded two sacks on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck as the Lions won 39-35.

After an ankle injury to all-pro defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, Hyder made his first career NFL start on September 25, against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3, recording another sack.

[6][14] The season-ending injuries to Nick Bosa and Dee Ford, allowed Hyder to earn a starting role at right defensive end.

In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, Hyder recorded two sacks and recovered a fumble lost by Jared Goff during the 23–20 win.

[17][18][6] He appeared in 15 games with 7 starts at left defensive end, registering 33 tackles (3 for loss), 1.5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries.