Mercury Hayes was drafted No. 136 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #136
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 13
- Career AV
- 1159th at Michigan
The pick
How Mercury Hayes came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1159th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19971 years after the draft
Around pick 136
Who came off the board on either side of Mercury Hayes.
East Carolina
South Carolina
Clemson
Michigan in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Nico Collins
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Braylon Edwards
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Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#4
Desmond Howard
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Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#34
Amani Toomer
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#29
Derrick Alexander
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Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mercury Hayes in the 1996 NFL Draft
Mercury Hayes is a Wide receiver out of Michigan selected No. 136 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Mercury Hayes drafted?
Mercury Hayes was selected No. 136 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/mercury-hayes.
What college did Mercury Hayes play for?
Mercury Hayes played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Mercury Hayes's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/mercury-hayes.