TariqHayer

SS#44RUTG Scarlet Knights
6'0" • 195lbs • So.
Draft Eligibility:2030
Overall Grade '26
75.7
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
112
864th/1661 - Ss
Interceptions '26
0
Not Enough Snaps
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Tariq
Hayer
S
#44
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RUTG Scarlet Knights

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Tariq Hayer is a safety for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights who earned a 75.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 745 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 69.6 ranked 0th among 745 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 84.5 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Hayer broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 95.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 9 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2025 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
75.7
AVG
0th/745 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
69.6
AVG
0th/745 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
60.0
AVG
0th/745 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
84.5
AVG
0th/745 Ss

Highest Graded Games

vs MIUN
73.6
Week 9, 2026
@ ILNW
68.2
Week 8, 2026
vs DCHO
67.7
Week 4, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

vs DCHO
67.7
Week 4, 2026
@ ILNW
68.2
Week 8, 2026
vs MIUN
73.6
Week 9, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
9
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
2
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
9
-
Assists
4
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
1
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
0
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
95.8
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
5.5
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
1
-
Receptions Allowed
2
Rank
864
th
Total Snaps
112
860
th
Run Defense Snaps
52
653
rd
Pass Rush Snaps
1
847
th
Coverage Snaps
59