William Hayes was drafted No. 103 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Winston-Salem State. 137 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 4 · #103 overall
William Hayes Winston-Salem State Draft
William Hayes was drafted No. 103 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Winston-Salem State. 137 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #103
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 137
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 323rd at Winston-Salem State
The pick
How William Hayes came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 258 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
137 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 137
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 323rd among Winston-Salem State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 825% of career value
- Final season
- 201810 years after the draft
Around pick 103
Who came off the board on either side of William Hayes.
Penn State
Wake Forest
UNLV
Missouri
Other DE picks from Winston-Salem State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Hayes in the 2008 NFL Draft
William Hayes is a Defensive end out of Winston-Salem State selected No. 103 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft. 137 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Winston-Salem State has produced 11 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 William Hayes drafted?
William Hayes was selected No. 103 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/william-hayes.
What college did William Hayes play for?
William Hayes played college football at Winston-Salem State in the MEAC. See every Winston-Salem State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/winston-salem-state-rams.
How did William Hayes's NFL career turn out?
137 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/william-hayes.