Daelin Hayes, EDGE, Notre Dame

Heroism · 2021-02-02T00:28:50-08:00

6-4, 261 lbs 32-inch arm length Hayes is the first reported edge player with whom the 49ers have met. I haven't watched his tape yet, but I did see some of his Senior Bowl stuff. He looked good. Right off the bat, you've got a dude with prototypical size but lacking length. Notre Dame and #SeniorBowl standout DE Daelin Hayes confirms he met with #49ers GM John Lynch. pic.twitter.com/PNwutkkjsi— 𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓢𝓕𝓝𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓼 (@TheSFNiners) February 1, 2021He's got the Yannick Ngakoue cross-chop/club in his arsenal. I love the active hands. Never stops working until he's cleared contact.Daelin Hayes with Jump chop club, keeping hands and feet active! @DaelinHayes_IX been in his bag this week! pic.twitter.com/FJKC4EWfyt— Coach Brandon Jordan (@CoachBTJordan) January 28, 2021Wide-split workNotre Dame EDGE Daelin Hayes continued to impress today. He's going to be one of my first write ups next week. pic.twitter.com/O85ZqKpsrl— Dante Collinelli (@DanteCollinelli) January 28, 2021Daelin Hayes continues to impress! #GoIrish🎥: @espn pic.twitter.com/9dgQTePhZW— InsideTheIrish (@Insidetheirish) January 27, 2021 Speed 2 Power. Nice pad level here, hand placement and finish with the feet. Get those eyes up and find the QB!Notre Dame's Daelin Hayes is a BULLY💪 pic.twitter.com/REAVb8aR3J— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) January 27, 2021

Feb 2, 2021 at 3:24 AM

49erBigMac
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Very nice, might have to fire up some more ND games, saw the game Vs Bama, but didn't know to look for him.

Also you say he lacks length, but doesn't he just lack height? 80" wingspan on a smaller body is perfect IMO.

Can win with the longarm and have leverage at the same time.

Feb 2, 2021 at 5:49 AM

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Nice, he's looking like a day 3 guy (4th-5th rd) from what I've seen in big boards. Good thing SF has a s**t ton of picks around that range

Feb 2, 2021 at 6:15 AM

LumpiaJeff
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ND always presents some of those under the radar NFL pass rushers. Every time I watched ND games this past season, I always noticed more JOK and Kyle Hamilton. This kid doesn't look bad at all.

[ Edited by AsianJeff on Feb 2, 2021 at 6:28 AM ]

Feb 2, 2021 at 6:25 AM

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Originally posted by AsianJeff:
ND always presents some of those under the radar NFL pass rushers. Every time I watched ND games this past season, I always noticed more JOK and Kyle Hamilton. This good doesn't look bad at all.

Does Hayes ever put his hand in the dirt? I didn't watch much ND games

Feb 2, 2021 at 6:31 AM

LumpiaJeff
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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by AsianJeff:
ND always presents some of those under the radar NFL pass rushers. Every time I watched ND games this past season, I always noticed more JOK and Kyle Hamilton. This good doesn't look bad at all.

Does Hayes ever put his hand in the dirt? I didn't watch much ND games

Honestly, I think it was pretty rare. They had him all over the front 7 and majority of the time that I remember, he was standing.

Feb 2, 2021 at 10:38 AM

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I watched hi against Michigan and I was thoroughly unimpressed. Plus run defender who sets a hard edge, but a remarkably average pass rusher. Maybe a good value in the 4th? Idk there are just so many other edge guys I like more who offer more when it comes to getting after the quarterback.

Feb 2, 2021 at 11:40 AM

LumpiaJeff
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Originally posted by Dman11:
I watched hi against Michigan and I was thoroughly unimpressed. Plus run defender who sets a hard edge, but a remarkably average pass rusher. Maybe a good value in the 4th? Idk there are just so many other edge guys I like more who offer more when it comes to getting after the quarterback.

Oh definitely a day 3 pick. His performance during the Senior Bowl week definitely increased his stock a bit. I also see a 4th round prospect.