Trying his best to uphold the family’s football tradition, Dallan Hayden, a former player at the Ohio State Buckeyes, joined Colorado for the 2024 season. Dallan was born on 22 June 2003, to Aaron Hayden and ChaToya Hayden in Memphis, Tennessee, US.

Dallan Hayden lives in Tennessee with his parents and his older brother, Chase Hayden. Known for his dedication, skills, and hard work, Hayden is looking forward to playing with the Buffaloes and shaping his athletic career.

The Hayden family’s passion for football

Men in the Hayden family love football. Dallan’s father, Aaron Hayden, is a former Tennessee and NFL running back, and his brother, Chase Hayden, is also an RB at Illinois. It is no surprise that Dallan has gone ahead to follow his father’s footsteps. 

Imagine how football must be a staple in the environment of a family with three NFL players. ChaToya must be incredibly proud as both a mother and a wife seeing them excel in the sport. Dallan’s father attended Mumford High School in Detroit before he started his football journey at the University of Tennessee. He was also selected in the 1995 NFL draft. Aaron played for three teams, including the San Diego Chargers (1995-1996), Green Bay Packers (1997), and Philadelphia Eagles (1998). Known for his physicality and gameplay, he made a significant impact during his time.

Dallan’s elder brother Chase was a district player of the year and region player of the year as a junior. He also got an opportunity to lead his team to a state title in the same year.

However, there is not much information available about ChaToya’s professional career online. Dallan shares a great bond with his parents and brother, as we can see him sharing and expressing his love for them on social media.

Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 203 pounds, Dallan stands out and performs effectively on the field. He started his football career at Ohio State in 2022 and played with them for two continuous years. He also participated in the 2022 Peach Bowl, and now he is all set to have a bright future in football with the Buffaloes.

Hayden takes his father’s and older brother’s advice very seriously. As new opportunities arise, he keeps their wise words in mind and tries his best to apply them. One of them is “Don’t let it go to your head.”

Now, it is all on Hayden’s shoulders to keep up the legacy and achieve similar or more success as his father in his football career.