Geno Hayes

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Geno Hayes
Geno Hayes 2009.jpg
Hayes in 2009.
No. 55     Jacksonville Jaguars
Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-08-10) August 10, 1987 (age 25)
Place of birth: Greenville, Florida
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College: Florida State
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 6 / Pick: 175
Debuted in 2008 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012
Tackles 273
Sacks 7.0
Interceptions 4
Forced fumbles 4
Stats at NFL.com

Eugene Antonio "Geno" Hayes (born August 10, 1987) is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

Hayes has also played for the Chicago Bears.

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College career [edit]

Hayes attended Florida State University from 2005 to 2008. In 2007, Hayes was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference pick.[1]

Professional career [edit]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers [edit]

Hayes was drafted in the 6th round 175th overall in 2008. In his rookie year, Hayes appeared in 9 games, mostly on special teams. In 2009 he started at weakside linebacker, replacing Derrick Brooks.

Chicago Bears [edit]

Hayes signed with the Chicago Bears to a one year deal on April 19, 2012.[2]

Jacksonville Jaguars [edit]

Hayes signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on March 13, 2013.[3]

Personal [edit]

Hayes was allegedly stabbed in the back of the head with a pair of scissors by his 19 year old girlfriend on March 9, 2009.[4]

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