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Josh Hayes is 27 years old, born April 24, 1999. Hayes is 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) and 190 lb (86 kg). Hayes plays cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (as of November 4, 2026). Hayes's 2026 salary is $1,145,000, under a contract through 2026. Hayes was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023, round 6, pick 181, out of Kansas State.
Josh Hayes at a glance
- Age27 born April 24, 1999
- Height6 ft 0 in 183 cm
- Weight190 lb 86 kg
- CollegeKansas State
- 2026 salary$1.1 million contract through 2026
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Contract
Josh Hayes contract
- 2026 salary$1.1 million
- Signed through2026
- WithTampa Bay Buccaneers
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $954,376 |
| 2024 | $915,000 |
| 2025 | $1 million |
| 2026 | $1.1 million |
Career
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Josh Hayes is on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coached by Todd Bowles.
- BornApril 24, 1999, Lakeland, FL, USA
- Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight190 lb (86 kg)
- Draft2023, round 6, pick 181
- Drafted byTampa Bay Buccaneers
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
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