Kelvin Hayden
Kelvin Darnell Hayden, Jr. (born July 28, 1983) is an American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.
Hayden has also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears. He returned a Rex Grossman interception 56 yards for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLI. It was his first career interception.
Early years
Hayden attended Hubbard High School in Chicago, and was a four-year starter in football. As a freshman cornerback, he was a first team All-PowerBar team selection and an All-Area selection after posting ten interceptions. As a sophomore quarterback, he passed for 21 touchdowns and rushed for seven more scores. As a junior tailback, he rushed for 2,135 yards (1,952 m), and was an All-Conference pick and an All-Area selection.
Hayden was a Chicago Bears fan during his youth.
College career
Joliet Junior College
Hayden attended Joliet Junior College for two years, where he finished his career with 115 receptions for 1,839 yards (16.13 yards per rec. avg.) and 17 touchdowns and was a two-time All-Conference and an All-Region pick. After losing his first junior college game, he led Joliet JC to 21 consecutive victories and the 2002 NJCAA National Championship.
