Casey Hayward ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Hayward in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Hayward a career score of 73, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Casey Hayward
Height5'11"
Weight192 lb
BornSep 9, 1989
Age36
College
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career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title context2x
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Season honors and record seasons
A top 10% all-time defensive back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 158 · #585 · High-ValueWorth 158 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 14% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 8 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +19.8 on average.
Career Value · VORP
158 career value over replacement — #585 all-time of 4,666. 15.8/season above a replacement-level CB.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #62 (Rd 2) · GB · 2012 · +26.9 vs expected KV-H
73actual
46.1 expected · Δ+26.9
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