Joe Hayes was drafted No. 172 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Central Oklahoma. 12 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #172
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 12
The pick
How Joe Hayes came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
12 regular-season games
- Games played
- 12
- Final season
- 19840 years after the draft
Around pick 172
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Hayes.
Maryland
Temple · 2× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Central Oklahoma in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Central Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Hayes in the 1984 NFL Draft
Joe Hayes is a Running back out of Central Oklahoma selected No. 172 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft. 12 regular-season games Central Oklahoma has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Joe Hayes drafted?
Joe Hayes was selected No. 172 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/joe-hayes.
What college did Joe Hayes play for?
Joe Hayes played college football at Central Oklahoma in the Mid America. See every Central Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-oklahoma-bronchos.
How did Joe Hayes's NFL career turn out?
12 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/joe-hayes.