NFL CAREER –The former Vanderbilt standout took over the punting duties in 2024 as an undrafted rookie after winning a training camp battle. In his first season, he punted 75 times for 3,303 yards (44.0 gross), a 40.4 net average and 41-pinned inside-the-20. Hayball's 41 punts pinned inside the 20-yard line not only led the NFL, but also set a new franchise record. He also served as holder for field goals and extra points.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Agreed to terms as an undrafted free agent, 4/29/24.
2024 – Played in all 17 games and punted 75 times for 3,303 yards (44.0 gross), a 40.4 net average, and a franchise-record and NFL-leading 41 punts inside the 20-yard line. Had an 11-yard rush for a first down at Carolina, Nov. 3…Made his NFL debut Week One, punting twice for 73 yards (36.5 gross/net avg.) with one downed inside-the-20 vs Carolina, Sept. 8…Punted four times for 162 yards (40.5 gross avg and 39.0 net) and two downed inside the 20-yard line vs Philadelphia, Sept. 22…Punted four times for 199 yards (49.8 gross avg and 41.8 net) with one pinned inside-the-20 at Kansas City, Oct. 7…Vs. Tampa Bay, Oct. 13, punted six times for 266 yards (44.3 gross and 42.3 net) with three downed inside the 20-yard line… Punted six times for 267 yards (44.5 gross and 39.0 net) with three downed inside the 20-yard line vs. Denver, Oct. 17…Punted nine times for 437 yards (48.6 gross avg and 41.0 net) and a season-high five punts inside the 20-yard line, including a 59-yard punt at L.A. Chargers, Oct. 27…Punted five times for 224 yards (44.8 net avg and 43.2 gross) with four punts pinned inside the 20 vs. Atlanta, Nov. 10…Punted four times for 187 yards (46.8 gross avg and 43.8 net) with two punts inside the 20 vs. Washington, Dec. 15…Punted seven times for 330 yards (47.1 gross avg and 42.6 net) with a season-long 64 yard punt and three pinned inside the 20-yard line vs. Las Vegas, Dec. 29…Punted three times for 131 yards (43.7 gross/net avg.) with two downed inside the 20-yard line at Tampa Bay, 1/5/25.
COLLEGE – Began his college career at Florida Atlantic University, spending three seasons as the teams punter (2019-21) before transferring to Vanderbilt for the 2022 and 2023 campaigns…Vanderbilt all-time leader in gross punting average (46.5)…In 2023, named All-American second-team by Walter Camp, FWAA, AP, The Athletic and Phil Steele, becoming Vanderbilt's first All-American since 2016 and first All-American punter since 1996…Also first-team All-Southeastern Conference in 2023 after averaging 47.6 gross yards per punt, ranked sixth in the country and best in the SEC while ranking seventh in net punting average in the country (43.1)…In 2022, ranked second in the conference and 11th nationally in gross punting average (45.4)…From 2019-21 at FAU, averaged 45.7 yards per punt (gross)…Accepted Shrine Bowl invitation…Earned a bachelor's degree in finance at FAU and a master's degree in leadership and organizational performance at Vanderbilt.
PERSONAL – Attended Sacred Heart College (grades 7-12) in Australia…Participated in the 2025 Saints Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at Chateau Country Club…Born in West Adelaide, Australia on March 12, 1997.
