University of Minnesota Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Hayes, Donielle
vs
Rutgers
Sep 27 (Sat)
11:00 AM

Jersey Number 22
Donielle Hayes
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-0 / 170
- Hometown:
- Pensacola, Fla.
- High School:
- Pine Forest
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 1 / 1
- Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
- 4 years
- Class:
- Freshman
Bio
2025 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Competed against Northwestern State.
2024 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in four games and made two catches for 22 yards • competed against Rhode Island and Nevada • saw action against Maryland • caught two passes for 22 yards against Virginia Tech.
2023: Redshirted • did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Pine Forest High School in Pensacola, Fla., • wore No. 14 for the Eagles • as a senior, caught 43 passes for 743 yards and nine touchdowns • rushed three times for 143 yards and three touchdowns • as a junior, made 30 catches for 722 yards and 10 touchdowns • returned one punt for a touchdown and two kickoffs for touchdowns as he was a Pensacola New Journal All-Area selection as a return specialist • coached by Ronnie Douglas • also ran track • consensus three-star recruit • ESPN ranked him as the No. 83 receiver in the nation and as the No. 110 prospect in Florida.
2024 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in four games and made two catches for 22 yards • competed against Rhode Island and Nevada • saw action against Maryland • caught two passes for 22 yards against Virginia Tech.
2023: Redshirted • did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Pine Forest High School in Pensacola, Fla., • wore No. 14 for the Eagles • as a senior, caught 43 passes for 743 yards and nine touchdowns • rushed three times for 143 yards and three touchdowns • as a junior, made 30 catches for 722 yards and 10 touchdowns • returned one punt for a touchdown and two kickoffs for touchdowns as he was a Pensacola New Journal All-Area selection as a return specialist • coached by Ronnie Douglas • also ran track • consensus three-star recruit • ESPN ranked him as the No. 83 receiver in the nation and as the No. 110 prospect in Florida.
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win 66-0
Monday, September 08
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06