Reggie Hayward

Reginald Joseph Hayward Jr. (born March 14, 1979 in Dolton, Illinois) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa State.

He has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early years
Hayward lettered in track in high school.

College career
Hayward was a three-year starter at Iowa State University, where he was a first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection and the Arthur Floyd Scott Award winner during his senior year.

Denver Broncos
Hayward was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Hayward played four seasons with Denver.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Hayward was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent on March 2, 2005.

In his first year as a Jaguar, Hayward accumulated 33 tackles (27 solo), 8.5 sacks, and six pass deflections in 15 games. He is also credited with two forced fumbles in the 2005 NFL season. Unfortunately, at the start of the 2006 season, Hayward suffered a season-ending injury to his Achilles tendon and was placed on injured reserve.

In 2009, in the first game of the season, Hayward broke his fibula and was out for the rest of the season. Before the injury he had already recorded a sack and two tackles. He was re-signed on April 1, 2010.

Hayward was released by the Jaguars on July 7, 2010.