Notre Dame’s top defensive end, Jay Hayes, announced on Twitter that he will transfer to UGA. Hayes will be eligible immediately to shore up a defensive line unit that had depth issues this spring.
This is it! In a month I’ll be heading down to Athens to play for the Georgia Bulldogs. Go DAWGS! 🔴⚫️🐶⛓👊🏾
— Jay Hayes (@JayHayesNY) April 25, 2018
This interview was recorded just prior to the 2017 season:
Here are his 2017 stats:
Hayes should bring immediate help to a unit that lost tons of experience to the NFL after the national championship game.