Hayes' Cal Career Game Highs
Rushes: 1 (vs. Arizona, 2022)
Rushing Yards: 14 (vs. Arizona, 2022)
Long Rush: 14 (vs. Arizona, 2022)
KIck Returns: 6 (at USC, 2022)
Kick Return Yards: 115 (at USC, 2022)
Long Kick Return: 31 (at USC, 2022)
All-Purpose Yards: 115 (at USC, 2022)
Yards From Scrimmage (Rushing And Receiving): 14 (vs. Arizona, 2022)
Freshman (2022)
– Has played in four games all off the bench and contributed six kick returns for 115 yards and one rush for 14 yards
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Arizona (W, 49-31) – 1 rush, 14 yards ... Cal debut
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at Colorado (L, 13-20, OT) – played but did not record any statistics other than participation
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Oregon (L, 24-42) – played but did not record any statistics other than participation
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at USC (L, 35-41) – 6 kick returns, 115 kick return yards, 31 long ... career-high kick returns and kick return yards ... career-long kick return ... team season-high kick returns and kick return yards
McQueen HS (Class Of 2022)/Damonte Ranch HS (2018-19 Seasons)
– A two-time All-Nevada and Northern Nevada Player of the Year selection at two different high schools, earning the honors at both McQueen as a 2021 senior and Damonte Ranch as a 2019 sophomore with the programs combining for a 37-6 record, three conference titles and one regional crown, in addition to reaching the state finals once and Northern Nevada finals on two occasions
– Registered four-year totals over 43 prep games of 5340 yards rushing and 66 touchdowns on the ground on 657 carries, while adding 36 catches for 421 yards and three scoring grabs, as well as eight kick returns for 346 yards and two touchdowns including a 97-yarder to total 6107 all-purpose yards, while adding a four-yard touchdown pass on his lone passing attempt, 15 tackles and one pass defended
– Also earned Co-Northern Nevada Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-High Dessert League champions as a 2021 senior
at McQueen when he rushed for 1735 yards and 27 touchdowns on 223 carries while adding three receptions for 56 yards, four kick returns for 257 yards and two touchdowns including a 97-yarder, one pass attempt for a four-yard touchdown and one tackle for a team that finished 10-2 overall, reached the Class 5A state finals and won the Northern Nevada crown
– Added Sierra League Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Sierra League selection as a 2019 sophomore at Damonte Ranch when he put up his biggest prep numbers by rushing for 2429 yards (#9 nationally) and 34 touchdowns on 272 carries while adding 28 receptions for 346 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to three kick returns for 63 yards and two tackles for a team that was 11-2 overall, 4A Northern – Sierra winners with a 5-0 mark in conference action and reached the finals of the 4A Northern playoffs
– Added 607 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on 114 carries while picking up two receptions for four yards, one kick return for 26 yards, two tackles and one pass defended as a 2020 junior at McQueen for a squad that was 4-1 overall and High Dessert League champions in a season shortened to five games due to COVID-19
– Had 569 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on 48 carries as well as three receptions for 15 yards, and a career-high 11 tackles as a 2018 freshman at Damonte Ranch HS for a team that finished 12-1 overall, won the 4A Northern – Sierra League title with a 5-0 conference mark and reached the finals of the 4A Northern playoffs
– Also excelled on the track in the spring of 2021 when he was McQueen’s Sprints MVP and first-team Northern Nevada in the 100 and 200 meters with best times of 10.78 and 22.34, as well as the spring of 2019 when he captured the Most Valuable Track Athlete Award and Freshman Runner of the Year at Damonte
– Ran for the seventh-most yards in a game in Nevada history when he rushed for 358 yards and four touchdowns on 35 carries against Bishop Manogue as a 2021 senior
MaxPreps High School Bio And Stats
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Recruiting Notes And Ratings (As Of December 15, 2021)
Stars: 247Sports (3), ESPN (3), 247Sports Composite (3), Rivals (3)
National Overall Player Rankings: 247Sports Composite (593)
National Running Back Rankings: Rivals (30), 247Sports (39), 247Sports Composite (48)
Regional Overall Player Rankings: ESPN (140)
Nevada Overall Player Rankings: 247Sports (8), 247Sports Composite (8), Rivals (8), ESPN (10)
Ratings/Scout Grades: 247Sports (88), 247Sports Composite (0.8734), ESPN (76), Rivals (5.7)
– Has participated in TMP Elite 7x7 and Nike Opening camps
Justin Wilcox On Ashton Hayes
“Ashton is a highly productive running back with speed and a nose for the end zone, making him a valuable addition to our offense. Like many of our players, Ashton showed a passion for football at a young age and is driven to succeed, both on the field and in the classroom. He is a player who will also have a chance to contribute in our special teams return game.”
Other
– June 2, 2003
– Son of Keith and Angel Hayes
– Has worked as an football coach for an under-14 youth football team and a courtesy clerk at Smith’s Grocery Store
Last Updated
November 11, 2022
