Karaijus Hayes
Karaijus Hayes is a three-star recruit from Sarasota, FL, out of Booker (No. 1,358 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Florida International's 8 games this season.
Where Hayes comes from
- Sarasota, FL
- Booker
- About 150 miles from Pitbull Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class.
Where Hayes fits
Florida International lists 19 defensive backs this season.
Florida International defensive backs with a game this season
Florida International is 3-5. Next: vs Missouri State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Booker
Also from Sarasota, FL
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Simmons
Pass share
50.7%
272 pass / 265 run
Plays / game
67.1
8 games
Team sack rate
3.4%
296 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Florida International -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Florida International has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Stantley Thomas-Oliver III went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Joined Florida International in 2026
- 2026 Florida International SimmonsYear 1 · Games –
- High school BookerSarasota, FL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class. Signed with Florida International.Also from Booker: Chuck Kennon (Florida State), Tyren Hornes (UCF), Kevontay Hugan (Indiana) and 3 more.
2026
- Signed with Florida InternationalThree-star, out of Booker