• Professional football cornerback Kelvin Hayden plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.

  According to ESPN, Hayden and the Colts agreed to a five-year contract worth approximately $43 million on February 18, 2009. The deal includes a guaranteed payout of $22 million.

• 1. Full name: Kelvin Darnell Hayden Jr.
  2. Born: July 23, 1983
  3. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
  4. Height: 6'0"
  5. Weight: 195 lbs
  6. High school: Hubbard High School
  7. College: University of Illinois
  8. Major: Speech communication
  9. Played in Super Bowl XLI

• College Football Career

  After high school, Hayden played at Joliet Junior College before joining the Illinois Fighting Illini to play college football in 2003. He played both cornerback and wide receiver with the Illini, starting in 19 games over two seasons and recording three touchdowns and 71 tackles.Official Site of the Indianapolis Colts: Kelvin Hayden

• NFL Career

  Hayden was selected 60th overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He joined the Colts for his NFL debut that same year, playing in all 16 games and totaling 26 tackles. Hayden started his first game in 2006, and recorded 36 tackles during the season. He continued with the Colts as they defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17 to win Super Bowl XLI. In 2007, Hayden saw a break-out year, recording a career-high 83 tackles and one interception.NFL.com: Kelvin Hayden

  In 2008, Hayden was sidelined for six weeks following knee surgery and a hamstring injury. He re-joined the Colts on November 23, 2008, as they defeated the San Diego Chargers 23-20.FOX Sports: Colts' Hayden Expected Back for Chargers Game

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