The former Lions fullback died tragically in a car accident.
Former Detroit Lions defensive back D.J. Hayden has tragically passed away.
According to multiple reports, Hayden was one of six individuals who were killed in a car accident in Houston.
A former 2013 first-round draft pick, the talented defensive back spent the 2017 season in Motown and also had stints with the Raiders, Jaguars and Commanders.
The crash reportedly occurred in the early morning hours on Saturday.
The 33-year-old overcame a serious medical condition in college and still managed to compete to become the 12th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
“It was a normal day of practice.
We I played as a team with the scout team,” Heyden recalled, via Bleacher Report.
“They threw me the ball.
Security and I crossed paths.
His knee hit my chest.
I fell to the ground.
I felt like there was wind in my sails.
When I breathe, I don’t breathe normally.
” After seeing a doctor, doctors diagnosed Hayden with a tear in the inferior vena cava, which is the largest vein in the body responsible for bringing blood to the lower part of the body.
body.
body, half of the body facing the heart.
At Detroit, Hayden started one game and recorded nine passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and one touchdown in 16 games played.
