After selecting South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith in the second round, Texas A&M running back Devon Achane in the third and Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins in the sixth, the Miami Dolphins added another piece to Mike McDaniel’s offense by drafting Michigan offensive tackle Ryan Hayes in the seventh.
Hayes, who was a two-time member of the All-Big Ten second team, was a two-year starter on the left side for the Wolverines. However, with the Dolphins, his only pathway to being a starter is on the right side or with a slide to the interior.
Some have projected a move to guard due to his arm length, which could allow him to compete for an opportunity against Liam Eichenberg and Dan Feeney.
Now that Hayes is set to be a Dolphin in 2023, let’s take a look at some of the best photos from his collegiate career.