Marquis Hayes
American football player

Marquis Hayes Jr. (born February 14, 1999) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft. Hayes has also been a member of the Washington Commanders , Green Bay Packers, and New York Jets.
Early life
Hayes was born on February 14, 1999, in St. Louis, Missouri, later attending Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He did not play on the varsity football team until his junior year. Hayes was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Oklahoma over offers from Miami, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa State, and Minnesota.
College career
Hayes redshirted his true freshman season at Oklahoma. He played in three games as a reserve offensive lineman during his redshirt freshman season.
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