BREAKING: Former Raiders First-Round Pick Killed It Fatal Crash At Just 33-Years-Old

Terrible news from the NFL world as former Raiders first-round pick D.J. Hayden was among six people killed in a crash in downtown Houston.

According to reports, the crash took place at around 2 am on Fannin Street near the Gulf Freeway, when one vehicle sped through a red light. Hayden was only 33-years-old.

Horrible news: Former NFL cornerback and #Raiders 1st round pick, CB D.J. Hayden killed in collision near downtown Houston, per @Joseph_Duarte

Hayden was among six people killed when a car sped through a red light on Fannin Street near the Gulf Freeway around 2 a.m., according… pic.twitter.com/YakK0GtLBu

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 11, 2023

The then-Oakland Raiders took Hayden with the 12th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played four years with the Raiders, and also spend time with the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars. He last played in the NFL in 2021, as a member of the Washington Football Team’s practice squad.

As of this moment, 3/4 Coogs have been identified in a fatal car accident to a drunk driver. The names are DJ Hayden, Ralph Oragwu, and Zach McMillan. The last has yet to be identified. Be safe in these streets, and Go Coogs. RIP to the four Coogs we lost last night. pic.twitter.com/755sLc7W4z

— #7 Barstool Coogs (@BarstoolCoogs) November 11, 2023

Hayden was said to be with three other former Houston Cougars. A report from Barstool Coogs states that they were hit by a drunk driver. They were all likely in town for Houston’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats tonight.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Hayden and the other victims of this terrible tragedy.