Hayden is a senior linebacker from Perry-Lecompton. He is a two-time All-State and All-League guard and linebacker. In 2020 he was the SIK Defensive Player of the Year. In 2019 and 2020 he was on The Lawrence Journal World All-Area team. In 2020 he was on The Topeka Capital Journal All-Class top 11, The Wichita Eagle All-Class top 11. He was also selected to the Honor Roll and won the Academic “A Team” Award.