Overview
- On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported Hayden will enter the portal, and he has one year of eligibility remaining.
- At Colorado he logged 134 carries for 522 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus 21 catches for 147 yards.
- A former four-star recruit per 247Sports, Hayden began his career at Ohio State and transferred to Boulder in 2024.
- Colorado’s reported transfer departures have reached 19, including defensive lineman Samuel Okunlola, before the window officially opens.
- The Buffaloes’ backfield is thin for 2026, with Micah Welch the lone true tailback projected to return as the portal runs Jan. 2–16.