Former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden tragically died in a car crash in Houston at the age of 33, as reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The Houston Chronicle was the first to report this devastating news.
The fatal crash occurred when a car ran through a red light at Fannin Street and Pierce Street in downtown Houston around 2 a.m. CST, according to the Houston Police Department. Six people were involved in the accident, with four pronounced dead at the scene and two more succumbing to their injuries after being transported to the hospital.
In a heartbreaking statement, the University of Houston revealed that former football players D.J. Hayden, Zachary McMillian, and Ralph Oragwu passed away in the crash, while Jeffrey Lewis was injured. The university extended their deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
Hayden, a Houston native, gained national attention in 2012 after surviving a life-threatening heart injury during practice. Despite this, he went on to be selected as the No. 12 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders organization expressed their sorrow over the loss of Hayden, praising his courage and dedication to the team. Hayden played a total of nine years in the NFL, with stints in Oakland, Detroit, Jacksonville, and Washington, amassing impressive stats throughout his career.
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