The Kansas City Chiefs went all-in to solve their problems at the wide receiver position during the offseason, signing free agent Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and selecting Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Behind Brown, Worthy, and second-year wideout Rashee Rice, several players, including rookie Jaaron Hayek, will have a chance to crack Kansas City’s 53-man roster during the regular season.
Though Hayek is a long shot to make the final cut after training camp, the Villanova product has the potential to develop into a solid depth option if he can gain NFL experience early in his career.
Expect Hayek to get plenty of attention during the preseason, and fight for a spot on the Chiefs’ practice squad as a rookie.
Check out everything you need to know about the first-year receiver below:
College Bio
Villanova’s Jaaron Hayek runs under a pass good for a 51-yard touchdown reception as Delaware’s K.T. Seay pursues in the third quarter of the Blue Hens’ 35-7 loss at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
From Villanova’s official website:
“One of the top receivers in the CAA…Great route runner with outstanding hands…Will be one of the team’s top offensive weapons.”
“Named first team All-CAA…Started all eight games he played in and tallied 36 receptions for 810 yards and eight touchdowns…Missed the final three games due to an injury…Registered four 100-yard receiving games…Named CAA Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts at Maine with five catches for 159 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, including an 83-yard touchdown…Posted six receptions for 141 yards and two scores…Recorded four catches for 120 yards at LIU…Made six receptions for 136 yards against Monmouth…Had five catches for 97 yards and a touchdown versus Hampton…Tallied four receptions for 57 yards and a score versus Albany.”
How did the Chiefs acquire Hayek?
Delaware’s Justis Henley (21) and Nijuel Hill put a stop to Villanova receiver Jaaron Hayek but not before he took in a long pass to jumpstart a Wildcats rally with a 64-yard gain in the fourth quarter of the Blue Hens’ 21-13 loss at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.
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From the Chiefs’ official website:
“Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.”
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