Former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden was among six people who died early Saturday morning in a car crash in Houston, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle. He was 33 years old.
Former University of Houston defensive back Zach McMillian was also among those killed in the incident.
Hayden began his college career at Navarro College then transferred to Houston from 2011-’12 before he was drafted in the first round by the Raiders in 2013. In his final collegiate season, Hayden experienced a life-threatening heart issue after colliding with another player during practice.
