University of Minnesota Athletics

2023 Football Roster

vs
Rutgers

Sep 27 (Sat)

11:00 AM

Hayes Donielle
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
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.
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