Ohio State Buckeyes#37 · LB Zach Hayes
63 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 226 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- La Grange Park, IL
Zach Hayes is a LB (#37) for Ohio State, from La Grange Park, IL.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 11
Frame 11
Experience 13
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Season stats for Zach Hayes appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowOhio State LB: #37
- ClassJunior
- HometownLa Grange Park, IL
Zach Hayes: Ohio State LB profile and stats
Zach Hayes is a LB (#37) for Ohio State, from La Grange Park, IL. This profile tracks Zach Hayes's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Ohio State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Ohio State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Zach Hayes in the news
All newsPreviewMaryland at Ohio State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Maryland visits Ohio State at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is 4:15 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapOhio State beat Iowa 31-14 (Week 5, 2026)Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Ohio State is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Iowa is 4-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapOhio State beat Illinois 42-19 (Week 4, 2026)Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 at Ohio Stadium. Now Ohio State is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zach Hayes play for?
Zach Hayes plays for Ohio State, wearing #37 at LB.
What position does Zach Hayes play?
Zach Hayes is a LB for Ohio State.
How tall is Zach Hayes?
Zach Hayes is 6-2 and weighs 226 lb.
What year is Zach Hayes in?
Zach Hayes is listed as a junior on the Ohio State roster.
Where is Zach Hayes from?
Zach Hayes is from La Grange Park, IL.