96K subscribers in the Chargers community. 5) • 3rd fewest receptions allowed (30) Senior Falcons Content Producer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports. 6 from 2009, which is saying something given the number of talented cornerbacks who have taken the field over the past 13 years, or when PFF began tracking such things. “Casey Hayward allowed a reception just once every 18. Weight 193. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Casey Hayward #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers returns his interception in the first quarter during the game against the Buffalo Bills at the StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. established himself as one of the league’s best defensive backs ever since entering the NFL in 2012, with every season of his career (minus his 2013 when he missed most of the year) ending in a PFF grade above 75. Last year marked the first season in Hayward’s career that he earned a PFF grade below 75. 6%, the best mark in the NFL. His PFF ratings rose back up in kind, finishing as their 13th. Here is why he believes that fit would make a ton of sense: “One option for the Raiders to consider in free agency is veteran corner Stephon Gilmore, who was with Graham in New England. Cleveland Browns. View the profile of Atlanta Falcons Cornerback Casey Hayward on ESPN. AP MVP: Aaron Rodgers. , LAS VEGAS RAIDERS. 34. Hayward will be tasked with helping turn around a defense that surrendered 263. He was released with a failed physical designation. He played college football at Vanderbilt. 7% catch rate and a 132. Player Stats. College California Golden Bears. Hayward’s PFF grade jumped almost 20 points, as allowed two touchdowns all year — less than half the total he allowed in the prior season. 5 in his third top 101 appearance!”The Atlanta Falcons are adding a former Pro Bowler to their secondary, agreeing to a contract with cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. 141 votes, 76 comments. 9%. Both of those moves I hate. College South Carolina Gamecocks. Draft Team Atlanta Falcons. Weight 205. Falcons cornerback A. Some key veteran help in the secondary. 1 PFF Grade since 2016 (1st) 2:55 PM - 4 May 2021 238 Retweets 1,624 Likes 36 replies 238 retweets 1,624 likes trey lance better @LanceFor6 May 4 Replying to @PFF @JosinaAnderson verrett better anyways 1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes 1 Average, Bearded. Jamie Squire/Getty Images. 73 votes, 33 comments. Last year marked the first season in Hayward’s career that he earned a PFF grade below 75. 1 CB in 2014-2015 in % of snaps w/positive grade Cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. Speed —. The veteran cornerback joined Atlanta on a two-year deal in 2022. 332K subscribers in the GreenBayPackers community. He is the third-oldest defensive player on the list. 1 CB CB2: Jason Verrett – PFF's No. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 3 yards per rush and playing in all 17 games. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. Just a year ago, Hayward wasn't fully healthy and was slapped with the lowest PFF grade of his career. PFF on Atlanta's 22nd-ranked secondary: “No cornerback duo heading into 2022 gave up fewer yards last season than Casey Hayward and A. com. If we're talking about who was the best cornerback the past year, I gotta go with Casey Hayward. . Chargers CBs Chris Harris Jr. Veteran cornerback Casey Hayward enjoyed better health and a bounce-back season in coverage in 2021 for the Las Vegas Raiders. . 5 million contract. Casey Hayward Jr. Marlon Humphrey 21. . com. Most coverage snaps without a TD allowed (amongst CBs): Casey Hayward Jr. AP Photo/Mark J. Subscribe Today, Use DOMINATE for $20 off!. 7, the 12th-highest grade we have ever given a corner over a. Richard Sherman, at his best, has been the toughest cornerback in football to complete passes on. Casey Hayward. NFL and PFF player stats for Atlanta Falcons CB Dee Alford on Pro Football Focus. The deal was valued at $11 million. Further, Atlanta added. Last season, Casey Hayward was Las Vegas’ best cornerback. Cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. Previous Season Next Season. If Hayward is out, look for the Falcons to call upon second-year cornerback Darren Hall to start opposite Terrell in Week 7. Premium data & analytics to all 32 NFL teams, 85 NCAA teams, NBC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, and NFL Network among others. J. The place to discuss all NFL related thingsIf Casey Hayward was released this time last year, there isn’t a doubt in my mind that the Philadelphia Eagles would have been all-in on procuring his services. 0 on significant snaps. DOB 1997-02-17 ( 26. Over the course of two seasons, Hayward has gone from afterthought to elite, and he’s PFF’s 2017 coverage defender of the year recipient. Arizona Cardinals' Andre Roberts (12) catches a pass next to Green Bay Packers' Casey Hayward, left, during the first half of NFL football game Sunday, Nov. Draft Year 2012. #WellActually: Chargers' Casey Hayward is NFL's top CB in 2017. In 2020, at the age of 31, he had the worst season of his NFL tenure with a PFF grade in the 50s, more than 10 grading points lower than any of his other. 6 (13th of 122). Speed 4. Casey Ryder Re:Music, Victoria, British Columbia. 9) — Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike) September 21, 2021. 4, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. But 82% of his snaps came in the slot, which means Hayward was more specialist than starter. Draft Year 2020. was graded as the 64th best at his position last year but has raised his game back to the level that saw him named in PFF's All-Decade Team for the 2010s. Career Production: 146 games played, 112 games started | 431 total tackles, 326 solo. AP MVP: Adrian Peterson. Round 1. 3 and 55. [PFF DEN] The defense balled out agains the Jets in Week 3! Justin Simmons led the way with a 91. 153 votes, 48 comments. That difference by itself isn't remarkable, but it gets much worse if you focused only on his games against Kansas City and Denver (leaving Oakland out of it) — he averaged 12. Daily Lines. Terrell has blossomed into an All Pro-caliber player, and while Hayward has declined since his best run of play, he showed last season he can still be a very capable starter. Casey Hayward Jr. was a cap casualty of the Los Angeles Chargers last offseason after earning the lowest grade of his career by a wide margin — 59. All Activity; Home ; AFC West ; Las Vegas Raiders ; The Raider Appreciation Thread 📈Pittsburgh Steelers. Falcons: Game-high PFF Greenline edge of 24. Bryce Callahan DEN 2. Atlanta is set to start A. It was great having as part of the #Falcons family. Salary. 2. Speed —. Subscribe Today, Use DOMINATE for $20 off! Get the best of PFF with PFF+ Sign Up. Hayward is the Crown Jewel of a Ridiculously Talented Secondary The Chargers defense finished last season ranked 12th in overall DVOA and ninth in pass defense DVOA. 3 PFF coverage grade this season after registering an 85. Cleveland Browns. “Casey Hayward Jr. 6 passer rating to throws. Weight 235. Casey Hayward may be best free-agent signing so far. J. Hayward had his best years in the NFL under Bradley and Milus in their time together with the Chargers. PFF brings you data-driven NFL rankings, stats, and player. Casey Hayward saw an injury stop his first Falcons season after six games. Casey Hayward Jr. twitter. -- The Falcons have released Casey Hayward, the organization announced on Friday. San Francisco 49ers. Draft Year 2019. Sports Reference ® Raiders CB Casey Hayward Jr. Draft Team Atlanta Falcons. College Clemson Tigers. AP MVP: Lamar Jackson. 7 PFF grade. Weight 210. was born on September 9, 1989, in Perry, Georgia. Age: 32 (33 during 2022 season) Contract: $4M cap hit in 2022, under contract through 2023. Victoria Daily Times Archives 1885 - 1980. PFF's Mario Pilato provides insight and analysis on every NFL team's injury situation at the midway point of the 2022 season. 8); Johnathan Joseph, Houston Texans (75. He had one of the most impressive. Casey Hayward: PFF gave Hayward an 84. NFL players like Jalen Ramsey, Derwin James, Kevin Byard and Casey Hayward have become owners in the National Cycling League. Casey Hayward was one of the league's elite cornerbacks in the 2016 season, and has started 2017 much the same way. The Atlanta Falcons have released cornerback Casey Hayward. CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 11: Casey Hayward /CB CASEY HAYWARD JR. Edge rushers Dante Fowler and Steven Means signed with the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens, respectively. (29) celebrates after cornerback Brandon. By PFF Editorial Team. Hayward had signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Falcons. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Kyler Murray. Speed —. Rivers averaged 19. Casey Hayward Hayward was one of Pro Football Focus' highest-graded corners last season as he played at a Pro Bowl level for much of the season. Cornerback Casey Hayward enjoyed a strong bounce-back season for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021. With Letroy Guion already re-signed, the writing seems on the wall for Raji. A Subreddit for all talk about the Los Angeles Chargers, part of the NFL in the AFC…Arizona Cardinals. . has shown his talents consistently as a first year Raider. AP MVP: Matt Ryan. Casey Hayward may be the game’s most underrated player, and has been almost from the get-go in his NFL career. Falcons: Game-high PFF Greenline edge of 24. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Justin Herbert. 7 passer rating in coverage. , Los Angeles Chargers. More. 6 percent. 73. 5 at Ravens: Baltimore is 24th in limiting successful run plays; Cleveland is first by a sizable. Selection 16. He recorded 17 total tackles with three passes defensed and an interception. Showing up in one of the biggest regular-season spotlights, Casey Hayward earned the top game grade among all cornerbacks during the Chargers' clash with the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Do…Hayward’s grade of 96. Check out the 2017 NFL All-Pros including AFC and NFC results and standings on Pro-football-reference. Casey Hayward has signed on with the Falcons on a two-year deal according to NFL media’s Ian Rapoport. Casey Hayward is obviously past his prime at this point, but at 34 years old it’s also not like he’s completely washed up either. Casey Hayward finally secured his first interception of the season and finished with the second best. After a rough last season in Green Bay, Casey Hayward rebounded nicely with his new team in 2016, leading the league in interceptions. In addition, he has more than 35 years of experience serving energy. Atlanta will pick up $5MM in cap space by releasing Hayward, who has 11 NFL seasons on his. None of the cornerbacks on the Atlanta roster had a PFF (Pro Football Focus) score higher than 65. Veteran cornerback Casey Hayward signed a two-year contract with the Falcons during the 2022 offseason but played just six games for the club before. Hayward signed a two-year deal with the Falcons last year but a shoulder injury limited him to just six starts. A Subreddit for all talk about the Los Angeles Chargers, part of the NFL in the AFC…116 votes, 17 comments. Hayward was rather. 5. He recorded 17 total tackles with three passes defensed and an interception. Bouye, and Marshon Lattimore, among others. , LAS VEGAS RAIDERS. 3% 4. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2022. The Raiders need to see improvement out of each of Mullen, Abram and Arnette in 2021. owns the best coverage grade of any cornerback,. com. Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward snags a downfield interception undercutting Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's pressured throw. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Dak Prescott. on Pro Football Focus. 6 passer rating to throws. 5 PFF grade in 2020 and then a 76. Round —. Oct 23, 2022. The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year contract last offseason with the hopes that he could hold down one side of the field while reigning All-Pro corner A. He was the Packers' highest-graded cornerback in 2015 in coverage, and 21st-overall in the entire NFL. For only ~$5M/Y he was absolutely worth it. Wanted Weedle until I heard what Weedle wanted. 8% 3. 5 pass TDs vs. 3%. Trevon Diggs DAL 3. He played college football at Vanderbilt. An important wrinkle in the Okudah trade should not go overlooked, with the Falcons requiring the Lions to retain $1. Weight 208. TRE FLOWERS SEA 7. NFL Draft Big Board 2024. This “Signature Stat Spotlight” series will walk readers through the varying advanced stats and metrics we track for every player at every position in. Mar 13 2016 Signed a 3 year $15. 5 million flier with the Raiders and former Chargers. And there's a lot of overlap between the AP voters and the HoF voters. J. His rookie season was one of the most phenomenal performances we have seen from a rookie, and his expanded role with the Chargers has only seen him. — PFF (@PFF) December 7, 2021. Terrell still looks lost this season, with a 67. — PFF (@PFF) May 4, 2021 Hayward has primarily been an outside cornerback during his career and the expectation is that he will start at that same spot in Las Vegas. on Pro Football Focus. 3M subscribers in the nfl community. Business, Economics, and Finance. New York Giants QB Daniel Jones leads the way at quarterback, while Play of the Week honors go to Baltimore Ravens rookie Odafe Oweh. More league info. And Allen is a great bet to out-score Williams this week. Draft Year 2022. Not much of a market developed for the 32-year-old, and he eventually signed a one-year, $2. More league info. Bottom-5 Offensive Grades per PFF (min. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports. is a big addition to the Las Vegas Raiders with his experience in the new defensive system. And he only got better as the season progressed. 20K people attended our the inaugural race here in South Beach, Miami. Over a quarter of the passes thrown into Casey Hayward's coverage were either intercepted or broken up in. As PFF said. 4. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. 0 passer rating) and. led by their pass rush of TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith and Casey Hayward. All Activity; Home ; AFC West ; Las Vegas Raiders ; The Raider Appreciation Thread 📈PFF brings you data-driven NFL rankings, stats, and player grades for every team and player in the National Football League. Free Agent profile for CB Casey Hayward Jr. 6 in 2021, but he could just as easily revert back to a sub-60 grade in 2022. 77 votes, 14 comments. 2M subscribers in the nfl community. Despite only playing four games last season,. PFF recently ranked Terrell as the fourth-best defensive player under the age of 25. 34. Terrell and Casey Hayward . 2. • Bet Browns +6. He ranks first in coverage grade and in turn is the highest graded cornerback overall in 2017. It was just three seasons ago that Gilmore was the second-most valuable player at the position, according to PFF WAR. Casey Hayward Jr. J. Hayward, Nate Hobbs and Trayvon Mullen are ranked 2nd, 4th! And 16th in coverage, per PFF. One of the premier slot cornerbacks in the league, Hayward transitioned to starter in 2015 and did not disappoint. 5 5-5 Sun 1:00p 3 Picks CAR. com. Top 101 appearances: 3. According to PFF, last year Beckham led all of 79 receivers in percentage of routes lined up against a top-35-graded cornerback (44%). They didn't and it cost them in 2016. He’s played 92 percent of the defensive snaps for the Raiders this season and has started in every game. PFF’s NFL Team of the Week and player awards from Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season. may not be the same elite player that he was earlier in his career, but there is still a good chance that he is one of the Raiders’ two best options outside. Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers. 0. — Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) April 21, 2023. Raiders CB Casey Hayward Jr is PFF’s highest-rated cornerback since 2016. His traits won’t likely command as much money as Sam Shields, but he should be just below that range. Just 42. Ndamukong Suh, Miami Dolphins (2016 PFF overall grade: 87. may not be the same elite player that he was earlier in his career, but there is still a good chance that he is one of the Raiders’ two best options outside. and 12th in yards per route run (2. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. (92. It's no secret Hayward and Hobbs have been lockdown corners, creating their own no-fly zone. Terrell has taken a step back in coverage this season, sitting at 50. Casey Hayward Jr. 4 in successive seasons since then. 08). Prediction: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – One year, $6. Â Hayward is the Raiders’ top corner…Credit to each of Casey Hayward (PFF’s No. Over that time, he has allowed a passer rating of only 54. In PFF’s predicted landing spots for the top 50 free agents, they felt the Colts’ big signings would be edge rusher, Randy Gregory, and cornerback, Casey Hayward. 7, the 12th-highest grade we have ever given a corner over a season, and by far the highest rookie grade. Hayward’s estimated net worth as of 2020 is more than 36. “While it’s not quite that simple, with Hayward playing in Las Vegas in 2021, that’s a good starting point for a defense. College Colorado Buffaloes. According to PFF, Apple was targeted 91 times in 2022 but allowed a 58. However, they turned around and released veteran Casey Hayward Jr. 0) Height 6' 3". Mon, 22 Jan 18 17:20:15 +0000. Speed —. NFL. He was a two-time Pro Bowler, two-time Second team All-Pro and led the league in. Speed —. Subscribe Today, Use DOMINATE for $20 off! NFL News & Analysis. Draft Year 2017. The Chargers are absolutely loaded at corner. • PFF’s 11th best CB overall (76. — PFF (@PFF) November 23, 2021. Senior Analyst Mike Renner breaks down the 2017 season play of Chargers CB Casey Hayward, PFF's top coverage defender of 2017. 152 votes, 43 comments. Hayward started this past season off with a handful of non-descript performances before going on one of the best statistical stretches of play we’ve ever seen. Trumaine Johnson kicked things off by receiving a franchise tag by the Rams. 5 million flier with the Raiders and former Chargers. Terrell. All NFL - current. He excelled mostly in pass defense, earning a coverage grade of 65. Super Bowl Champion: Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DOB 1998-11-19 ( 25. When the Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback Casey Hayward in free agency, the goal was to form one of the best defensive back duos in the league between him and A. Poyer propelled himself into an All-Pro spot with his play over the past two weeks for Buffalo. • PFF’s 11th best CB overall (76. Just a year ago, Hayward wasn't fully healthy and was slapped with the lowest PFF grade of his career. A. Even as he enters his early 30s, Hayward has shown he. 5 in the division. Pro football focus released its PFF All-Pro Team. He will not be the same player in 2022 as when he was an All-Pro in 2016 and 2017, but Hayward still has plenty left in the tank. com Casey Hayward Jr. Terrell, who combined to allow only 588 yards,” writes Renner. Hayward signed a two-year deal with the Falcons last year but a shoulder injury limited him to just six starts. View in Draft Rankings. com44 votes, 33 comments. 9%. See the full list of players by position and conference, as well as the AP1, AP2 and AP3 selections. and Nate Hobbs: First-Team Cornerback and First-Team Flex-D. , per @ JosinaAnderson 91. and A. Draft Team Carolina Panthers. 1 outside receiver in each of the past two weeks, and both Amari Cooper (1-10-0) and Antonio Callaway (2-9-0) were promptly shut down. , Los Angeles Chargers From Day 1 in the NFL, Hayward has been one of the most underrated but consistently excellent players in football. Business, Economics, and Finance. ” Next up is a date with the Packers’ 29th-ranked defense in DVOA against WR1s that has allowed the most DraftKings PPG, highest Plus/Minus, and highest Consistency Rating to opposing. In a recent article by Anthony Treash of Pro Football Focus, he suggested that the Raiders could replace Hayward with Stephon Gilmore in free agency. The work spans from accurately reporting ESG data and progress to designing and implementing sustainable business strategies. He’ll run nearly 80% of his routes against A. Gareon Conley 22. 1 cornerback, who said afterwards that Gordon was his “toughest matchup all year. 2016 NFL All-Pros. Raiders CB Casey Hayward Jr. earning a grade of 90. ”. According to Pro Football Reference,. 3 OFF grade and allowed just a 46. It’s early in the season, but Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward is proving to be the steal of this past NFL free agency period. 1M subscribers in the nfl community. 2). CB Casey Hayward. Wed, May 5, 2021, 10:55 AM. , who spent this past season with the Las Vegas Raiders. They share the same agent — David Mulugheta — who also represents Deshaun Watson. Raiders CB Casey Hayward Jr is PFF’s highest-rated cornerback Podcast Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. DOB 1997-11-09 ( 26. “Seven CBs shadowed at least eight times in the 2018 regular season (PFF): Stephon Gilmore (13) James Bradberry (12) Darius Slay (10) Xavier Rhodes (10) Casey Hayward (9) Jalen Ramsey (9) Marshon Lattimore (8)”Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Standard.