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Casey Hayward | Defensive Back

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (23) / 9/9/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 192
College: Vanderbilt
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The Packers envision second-year CB Casey Hayward being a double-digit interception player.
After a break-out rookie season where he led the team in interceptions and pass breakups, Hayward is being counted on to raise his game to an elite level. Cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. likens Hayward to former Packer Charles Woodson in regard to his instincts and ability to "flash" on the ball. The team wants him to focus on catching the ball instead of just getting deflections. The second-year pro should start in 2013. Jun 1 - 2:49 PM
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Casey Hayward - DB - Packers

The Packers are "intent" on giving 2012 second-round pick Casey Hayward every opportunity to win a starting job.

Restricted free agent Sam Shields is staying away from OTAs, and Tramon Williams is on the spot after back-to-back inconsistent seasons. A revelation as a rookie, Hayward led Green Bay in pass breakups (21) and interceptions (6), operating as the slot corner in nickel packages. He should start this year.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 24 - 10:32 AM
Casey Hayward - DB - Packers

According to Pro Football Focus, quarterbacks have a passing rating of just 23.5 on throws into rookie CB Casey Hayward's coverage.

It's "by far" the best mark of any cornerback in the NFL. Hayward has taken on a lot of the responsibilities of Charles Woodson, including defending the slot. He joins Panthers MLB Luke Kuechly, Seahawks MLB Bobby Wagner, and Bucs WLB Lavonte David as defensive rookie of the year candidates.
Source: Pro Football Focus on Twitter
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 08:33:00 AM
Casey Hayward - DB - Packers

Rookie Casey Hayward will replace Sam Shields (shin) as the Packers' starting right cornerback in Week 7.

Shields was struggling and Hayward has played so well at nickel back that the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggests he could be a long-term fixture at RCB. So there may be no drop-off. Hayward will play right cornerback in the base defense and cover the slot on passing downs. The second-round pick out of Vanderbilt has three interceptions through six games, to go with six pass breakups.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 12:11:00 AM
Casey Hayward - DB - Packers

Packers second-round pick Casey Hayward is currently working as the team's dime back.

Charles Woodson will be the team's primary strong safety on early downs, but moves to slot corner in nickel and dime. The Packers used the dime on just seven percent of their snaps last season, but DC Dom Capers plans increase that percentage in 2012. Hayward is competing with Jarrett Bush, Sam Shields, and Davon House for reps.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 11:14:00 AM
Casey Hayward - DB - Packers

Packers signed No. 62 overall pick CB Casey Hayward to a four-year contract.

Hayward brings a high football IQ, superior ball skills, and a willingness to tackle. His progress this summer will go a long way toward determining whether Charles Woodson will stay at cornerback or move to safety.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Fri, May 11, 2012 10:42:00 AM
Casey Hayward - DB - Packers

Packers CBs coach Joe Whitt indicated that second-round pick Casey Hayward may be ready to play quickly as a rookie.

"He can really smell routes and knows what receivers are trying to do to him," observed Whitt. "Every game I put on, I saw things I liked. He’s constantly making plays. He’s a mature football player at a young age. He has a complete game." Hayward could emerge as the Packers' starting left cornerback in 2012, with Sam Shields as the nickel back and Charles Woodson at safety.
Source: packers.com
Tue, May 1, 2012 11:36:00 AM
Casey Hayward - DB - Packers

Packers traded up with the Patriots to select Vanderbilt CB Casey Hayward with the No. 62 overall pick in the 2012 draft.

The Pack surrendered the No. 90 and No. 163 picks for the right to select a player widely viewed as a third-round prospect. Hayward was ranked 39th overall by NFL Network's Mike Mayock, however, thanks in part to his instinct and superior ball skills. He excels in zone coverage, and should be an immediate contributor for a Packers' pass defense that was historically bad in 2011.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 09:13:00 PM