Former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden was amongst six folks killed in Houston early Saturday morning after a automobile sped by way of a pink mild and brought about a collision with one other car. Hayden was 33.
Based on Houston police, Hayden’s former College of Houston teammates Zach McMillian and Ralph Oragwu had been additionally killed within the crash. The motive force who ran the pink mild was additionally pronounced lifeless on the scene, in keeping with the Houston Chronicle.
Police stated 4 folks had been pronounced lifeless on the scene and two extra died after being taken to a neighborhood hospital. A lady was transported to the hospital with “life-threatening accidents,” police advised the Chronicle, whereas one other particular person was alert and speaking with investigators.
A two-time All-Convention USA honoree with Houston, Hayden made nationwide headlines after a collision in observe in 2012 brought about a tear in his coronary heart. He was discharged from the hospital per week later and was chosen by the then-Oakland Raiders with the twelfth general decide of the 2013 NFL draft.
Hayden recorded 328 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 4 interceptions and 4 compelled fumbles in 92 video games (41 begins) with the Raiders (2013-16), Detroit Lions (2017), Jacksonville Jaguars (2018-20) and Washington Commanders (2021).
McMillan was an all-American Athletic Convention second-team choice at cornerback whereas taking part in for the Cougars from 2010 to 2013. Oragwu performed on the offensive line from 2009 to 2013.
Data from Reuters was used on this report.
