Westinghouse DE Dayon Hayes opens up about his commitment to Pitt @HayesDayon
Written by: Billy Splain on Monday, June 24th, 2019
They’re sayin he put “City Ball” back on the map. “He” is Westinghouse defensive end Dayon Hayes. He sneaked onto the college offers scene way back in November of 2o18 with an offer from Howard University for collecting 26 sacks and 10 forced fumbles during the 2018 season at Westinghouse. What’s even more impressive about Dayon is he has to balance school, football and work. He has a job at Wendys. “That keeps you busy for sure” said the Pitt commit.
Then in January things heated up, schools like Toledo and Ball St. offered, then his fourth offer came from his backyard favorite, Pitt, in early February. That seemed to open the flood gates to all sorts of high profile offers. Syracuse, Ohio St, Penn St, Nebraska and more came calling for the talented Bulldog, but he kept that Pitt offer in his back pocket. Over the weekend, while on an official visit with Pitt, he pulled that offer out of his back pocket and laid it on the table for Coach Narduzzi and staff. The 6-3, 240 pound Hayes committed to Pitt. He made his announcement via twitter:
We had to wait till Dayon got off his shift at Wendy’s, (respect) but we did mange this interview about his decision:
WPA: How long have you played football?
Dayon: I been playing football for 8 for HOMEWOOD Bulldogs
WPA: Why did you choose to commit to the Pitt?
Dayon: It just felt like home an I just knew it was where I wanted too be
WPA: Why commit early?
Dayon: No need too play around my heart told me PITT
WPA: Who was your biggest influence at Pitt, who recruited you?
Dayon: They all was , every one on the team recruiting me that’s why it felt like home and because my bond was good with everyone there
WPA: What are they getting in player like you?
Dayon: They are getting a high energy player who will put the team first
WPA: What was the recruiting process like for you?
Dayon: Great! Never been through something that the whole city want to be a part of, Just was happy my mom and grandma is happy
WPA: What position were you recruited for? DE
WPA: Do you know what you’d like to study?
Dayon: Marketing and business
WPA: What do you think is the most exciting thing about the Pitt program?
Dayon: THEIR FAN BASE
WPA: Tell everyone out there in Panther something they’d never know about you until you told them:
Dayon: I am the funniest person you gone ever meet
WPA: Who is the person who most influenced you in your football career?
Dayon: A.D because he did what I want to do
WPA: What is it you’d like all your high school team mates and fans to know about your decision that you might have a hard time saying in person?
Dayon: FAMILY influences it a lot
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