Jarius Hayes was drafted No. 212 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft out of North Alabama. 20 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #212
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 20
The pick
How Jarius Hayes came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
20 regular-season games
- Games played
- 20
- Final season
- 19982 years after the draft
Around pick 212
Who came off the board on either side of Jarius Hayes.
Washington State
California
Tennessee
Eastern New Mexico
North Alabama in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from North Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jarius Hayes in the 1996 NFL Draft
Jarius Hayes is a Tight end out of North Alabama selected No. 212 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games North Alabama has produced 16 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 Jarius Hayes drafted?
Jarius Hayes was selected No. 212 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jarius-hayes.
What college did Jarius Hayes play for?
Jarius Hayes played college football at North Alabama in the United Athletic Conference. See every North Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-alabama-lions.
How did Jarius Hayes's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jarius-hayes.