- Twice earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors and was recognized as a second-team All-America by the Walter Camp Foundation, Rivals.com and Yahoo! Sports as a senior.
- Tied for No. 3 in the country with a career-high seven interceptions as a senior.
- Posted 15 career interceptions at Vanderbilt, tying him for the most in school history with Leonard Coleman (1980-83).
- Started all 37 games over his final three seasons and registered 13 of his 15 career interceptions over his last two seasons.
- Holds school records for passes defensed in a career (46) and in a single season (17 in 2010 and 2011).
- Was a three-year starter at QB and a two-year starter at DB at Perry (Ga.) High School, earning Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year honors and also all-state recognition on defense.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Drafted by the Packers with the second of two second-round selections (No. 62 overall), a pick obtained in a draft-day trade with New England in exchange for the Packers’ third-round pick (No. 90) and their fifth-round selection (No. 163).
- Became the highest-drafted defensive back out of Vanderbilt since CB Fred Vinson in 1999, who was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 47 overall).
- Twice earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors and was recognized as a second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation, Rivals.com and Yahoo! Sports as a senior.
- Played in 50 games with 37 starts during his career and posted 199 tackles (146 solo), 15 interceptions, 46 passes defensed and three forced fumbles.
- Finished his career tied for No. 1 in school history with the 15 career interceptions, matching the mark posted by Leonard Coleman (1980-83).
- Holds the school record for passes defensed in a career (46) and in a single season (17 in 2010 and 2011).
- Was tied for No. 3 in the country with a career-high seven interceptions as a senior.
- Started all 37 games over his final three seasons and posted 13 of his 15 career INTs over his last two seasons.
- Joined current Chicago Bears CB D.J. Moore as the only players in school history to record two seasons with six-plus INTs.
- Finished his career with 198 tackles (148 solo), including 17 for loss, and three forced fumbles.
- As a senior, played for head coach James Franklin, who served as wide receivers coach for the Packers in 2005.
- Was a three-year starter at QB and a two-year starter at DB at Perry (Ga.) High School, earning Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year honors and all-state recognition on defense.
- Finished his high school career with 39 TD passes and 36 rushing TDs. Added four career interceptions, three of which he returned for TDs.
- Majored in sociology at Vanderbilt.
2011: Started all 13 games, earning second-team All-SEC honors from the coaches and media for the second straight season…Named second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation, Rivals.com and Yahoo! Sports…Registered a career-high seven interceptions, which tied him for No. 3 in the nation…Recorded 62 tackles (46 solo), including 6½ for loss…Matched his career high with 17 passes defensed and added a forced fumble…Also saw action on offense, carrying the ball five times for 60 yards (12.0 avg.) on the season…Vs. Connecticut (Sept. 10): Posted a 50-yard interception return for a TD, the first score of his career, with just under seven minutes remaining to tie the game at 21 in an eventual 24-21 Vanderbilt win…At South Carolina (Sept. 24): Posted a career-high two interceptions…Vs. Arkansas (Oct. 29): Registered a career-high six passes defensed…Vs. Cincinnati (AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Dec. 31): In final collegiate game, matched his career high with two interceptions and added eight tackles.
2010: Started all 12 contests and earned second-team All-SEC recognition from both the coaches and media…Posted career-best 17 passes defensed, good for No. 1 in the SEC and No. 3 in the country…Recorded six interceptions, which ranked second in the conference and tied for fifth nationally…Registered career highs in tackles (70) and solo tackles (59)…Posted at least one pass defensed in 10 of 12 games and at least three tackles in 11 of 12…At Ole Miss (Sept. 18): Recorded eight tackles and an interception…Vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 9): Intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game…Vs. South Carolina (Oct. 23): Registered nine tackles and an INT.
2009: Started all 12 games, but missed most of two contests due to injury…Topped the team with a career-high 8½ tackles for loss…Ranked fifth on the team in total tackles (58) and solo stops (40)…Ranked second on the squad in passes defensed (nine) and interceptions (two)…Had three or more tackles in 11 of 12 games…At LSU (Sept. 12): Earned the team’s Defensive Player of the Week Award after contributing a career-high 13 tackles, highlighted by four tackles for loss…Vs. Ole Miss (Oct. 3): Posted the first interception of his career when he picked off QB Jevan Snead…Vs. Georgia (Oct. 17): Earned the weekly recognition for the team for the second time on the season after posting six tackles and an INT.
2008: Played in all 13 games, one of only three true freshmen to see time on the season…One of those other players was fellow Packers rookie defensive back Sean Richardson…Saw time as the nickel back and on the special teams coverage units…Posted eight tackles (three solo), a forced fumble and three passes defensed on the season…At Ole Miss (Sept. 20): Contributed a forced fumble in 23-17 win…Vs. Boston College (Music City Bowl, Dec. 31): Concluded freshman campaign with a season-high three tackles and two passes defensed.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year starter at QB and a two-year starter at DB for Perry (Ga.) High School…Earned Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year honors and all-state recognition on defense as a senior…Was a three-year team captain and a four-year member of the squad’s leadership council…Finished career with 39 TD passes and 36 rushing TDs…Added four career INTs, three of which he returned for TDs…Rushed for 1,284 yards and 18 TDs and passed for 1,300 yards and 18 TDs as a senior…Also was a four-year letterman in basketball and a three-year letterman in track…Participated in the triple jump, long jump, 100 meters and multiple relay teams.
PERSONAL: Given name Casey Hayward Jr. …Born in Perry, Ga. …Single…Has a half-brother also named Casey Hayward…Visited hospitals during his time at Vanderbilt…Enjoys playing video games and watching A&E, listing The First 48 and Criminal Minds as his favorite shows…Names Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers as his favorite athletes…Lists The Dark Knight as his favorite movie and Young Jeezy, Future and TI as his favorite musical acts…Residence: Nashville, Tenn.
- Twice earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors and was recognized as a second-team All-America by the Walter Camp Foundation, Rivals.com and Yahoo! Sports as a senior.
- Tied for No. 3 in the country with a career-high seven interceptions as a senior.
- Posted 15 career interceptions at Vanderbilt, tying him for the most in school history with Leonard Coleman (1980-83).
- Started all 37 games over his final three seasons and registered 13 of his 15 career interceptions over his last two seasons.
- Holds school records for passes defensed in a career (46) and in a single season (17 in 2010 and 2011).
- Was a three-year starter at QB and a two-year starter at DB at Perry (Ga.) High School, earning Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year honors and also all-state recognition on defense.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Drafted by the Packers with the second of two second-round selections (No. 62 overall), a pick obtained in a draft-day trade with New England in exchange for the Packers’ third-round pick (No. 90) and their fifth-round selection (No. 163).
- Became the highest-drafted defensive back out of Vanderbilt since CB Fred Vinson in 1999, who was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 47 overall).
- Twice earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors and was recognized as a second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation, Rivals.com and Yahoo! Sports as a senior.
- Played in 50 games with 37 starts during his career and posted 199 tackles (146 solo), 15 interceptions, 46 passes defensed and three forced fumbles.
- Finished his career tied for No. 1 in school history with the 15 career interceptions, matching the mark posted by Leonard Coleman (1980-83).
- Holds the school record for passes defensed in a career (46) and in a single season (17 in 2010 and 2011).
- Was tied for No. 3 in the country with a career-high seven interceptions as a senior.
- Started all 37 games over his final three seasons and posted 13 of his 15 career INTs over his last two seasons.
- Joined current Chicago Bears CB D.J. Moore as the only players in school history to record two seasons with six-plus INTs.
- Finished his career with 198 tackles (148 solo), including 17 for loss, and three forced fumbles.
- As a senior, played for head coach James Franklin, who served as wide receivers coach for the Packers in 2005.
- Was a three-year starter at QB and a two-year starter at DB at Perry (Ga.) High School, earning Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year honors and all-state recognition on defense.
- Finished his high school career with 39 TD passes and 36 rushing TDs. Added four career interceptions, three of which he returned for TDs.
- Majored in sociology at Vanderbilt.
2011: Started all 13 games, earning second-team All-SEC honors from the coaches and media for the second straight season…Named second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation, Rivals.com and Yahoo! Sports…Registered a career-high seven interceptions, which tied him for No. 3 in the nation…Recorded 62 tackles (46 solo), including 6½ for loss…Matched his career high with 17 passes defensed and added a forced fumble…Also saw action on offense, carrying the ball five times for 60 yards (12.0 avg.) on the season…Vs. Connecticut (Sept. 10): Posted a 50-yard interception return for a TD, the first score of his career, with just under seven minutes remaining to tie the game at 21 in an eventual 24-21 Vanderbilt win…At South Carolina (Sept. 24): Posted a career-high two interceptions…Vs. Arkansas (Oct. 29): Registered a career-high six passes defensed…Vs. Cincinnati (AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Dec. 31): In final collegiate game, matched his career high with two interceptions and added eight tackles.
2010: Started all 12 contests and earned second-team All-SEC recognition from both the coaches and media…Posted career-best 17 passes defensed, good for No. 1 in the SEC and No. 3 in the country…Recorded six interceptions, which ranked second in the conference and tied for fifth nationally…Registered career highs in tackles (70) and solo tackles (59)…Posted at least one pass defensed in 10 of 12 games and at least three tackles in 11 of 12…At Ole Miss (Sept. 18): Recorded eight tackles and an interception…Vs. Eastern Michigan (Oct. 9): Intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game…Vs. South Carolina (Oct. 23): Registered nine tackles and an INT.
2009: Started all 12 games, but missed most of two contests due to injury…Topped the team with a career-high 8½ tackles for loss…Ranked fifth on the team in total tackles (58) and solo stops (40)…Ranked second on the squad in passes defensed (nine) and interceptions (two)…Had three or more tackles in 11 of 12 games…At LSU (Sept. 12): Earned the team’s Defensive Player of the Week Award after contributing a career-high 13 tackles, highlighted by four tackles for loss…Vs. Ole Miss (Oct. 3): Posted the first interception of his career when he picked off QB Jevan Snead…Vs. Georgia (Oct. 17): Earned the weekly recognition for the team for the second time on the season after posting six tackles and an INT.
2008: Played in all 13 games, one of only three true freshmen to see time on the season…One of those other players was fellow Packers rookie defensive back Sean Richardson…Saw time as the nickel back and on the special teams coverage units…Posted eight tackles (three solo), a forced fumble and three passes defensed on the season…At Ole Miss (Sept. 20): Contributed a forced fumble in 23-17 win…Vs. Boston College (Music City Bowl, Dec. 31): Concluded freshman campaign with a season-high three tackles and two passes defensed.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year starter at QB and a two-year starter at DB for Perry (Ga.) High School…Earned Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year honors and all-state recognition on defense as a senior…Was a three-year team captain and a four-year member of the squad’s leadership council…Finished career with 39 TD passes and 36 rushing TDs…Added four career INTs, three of which he returned for TDs…Rushed for 1,284 yards and 18 TDs and passed for 1,300 yards and 18 TDs as a senior…Also was a four-year letterman in basketball and a three-year letterman in track…Participated in the triple jump, long jump, 100 meters and multiple relay teams.
PERSONAL: Given name Casey Hayward Jr. …Born in Perry, Ga. …Single…Has a half-brother also named Casey Hayward…Visited hospitals during his time at Vanderbilt…Enjoys playing video games and watching A&E, listing The First 48 and Criminal Minds as his favorite shows…Names Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers as his favorite athletes…Lists The Dark Knight as his favorite movie and Young Jeezy, Future and TI as his favorite musical acts…Residence: Nashville, Tenn.
