Karaijus Hayes
5′11″ · 185 lb · Sarasota, FL · Booker
On the Florida International roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Sarasota, FL
- Booker
- About 150 miles from Pitbull Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1358 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8644.
Where he fits
Florida International lists 19 defensive backs this season.
Florida International defensive backs with a game this season
Florida International’s week
- RecordFlorida International is 3-4.
- Next gameat Liberty · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Booker
Also from Sarasota, FL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Simmons
Pass share
49.9%
241 pass / 242 run
Plays / game
69.0
7 games
Team sack rate
2.3%
258 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.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
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 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Florida International in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,358 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Florida International in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Florida International3-star out of Booker