Gerald Hayes was drafted No. 70 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 94 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 94
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2738th at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Gerald Hayes came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 238 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
94 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 94
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2738th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 27100% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald Hayes.
Arizona · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Tennessee · 2× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Nevada
Hawai'i
Pittsburgh in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 6× Pro Bowl
#7
Hugh Green
LB · TB · 1981
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#88
Ricardo McDonald
LB · CIN · 1992
Pittsburgh
#258
Jerry Olsavsky
LB · PIT · 1989
Pittsburgh
#136
Clint Session
LB · IND · 2007
Pittsburgh
#120
Troy Benson
LB · NYJ · 1985
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald Hayes in the 2003 NFL Draft
Gerald Hayes is a Linebacker out of Pittsburgh selected No. 70 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft. 94 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Gerald Hayes drafted?
Gerald Hayes was selected No. 70 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/gerald-hayes.
What college did Gerald Hayes play for?
Gerald Hayes played college football at Pittsburgh in the Big East. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Gerald Hayes's NFL career turn out?
94 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/gerald-hayes.